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MISCELLANEOUS
Portable, battery-operated analog TVs with an available RF or Line input jack
can be connected to a DTV converter box to continue receiving television signals
after the transition. There is at least one battery-powered converter box
available and some manufacturers offer battery packs to use their converter
boxes.
Converter boxes will allow viewers to watch HDTV programs, but not with HDTV
quality. Analog TVs cannot display high definition resolution, but the picture
will generally improve with a converter box. If you want to view true high
definition TV, then you will need a newer TV set rated for high definition
resolution.
All new television sets will be able to receive and decode all formats of
digital television but you do need an “HD” set to watch HD broadcasts in full
high definition quality. A standard definition digital TV – with an internal
digital tuner, or a digital-to-analog converter box connected to an analog TV
set, is all you need to continue watching over-the-air broadcast television
programming.
If your cable or satellite goes out in an emergency
situation, but you still have power for your television, it is important to note
that you will not be able to receive any television broadcasts. In that case,
you may want to consider purchasing a DTV converter box (and a suitable antenna,
if you don't already have one), so you can receive free over-the-air television
programming until your pay TV service is restored. Another advantage to using a
converter box is that you may be able to receive some over-the-air local digital
channels not carried on cable or satellite.
RECYCLING
Consumers do not have to discard their analog TV after the transition. The
digital-to-analog converter box will allow you to continue using your existing
analog TV set to watch over-the-air digital programming. Analog sets should also
continue working with gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players and similar products
that you use now.
The Environmental Protection Agency has compiled a comprehensive list of
programs for donating or recycling analog TVs at http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/ecycling/donate.htm. Another
great resource is www.mygreenelectronics.org, where you can type , where you can type
in your zip code and find nearby recycling stations.
PHONE NUMBERS
1.888.388.2009 - Hotline providing information on and accepting
applications for coupons to offset the cost of TV converter boxes in English and
Spanish.
1.888.CALL.FCC - Hotline providing information on the DTV transition.
WEBSITES
www.dtv2009.gov - Site accepts coupon applications and contains transition
information in Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Russian and Chinese.
www.dtv.gov - Site with DTV information, answers t - Site
with DTV information, answers to frequently asked questions and a DTV Shopper’s
Guide with some resources in Spanish.
www.dtvtransition.org - DTV site with a helpful quiz to help you learn if
the transition to DTV will affect you in English and Spanish.
Deaf or hearing-impaired callers may dial 1-877-530-2634 (English/TTY) or
1-866-495-1161 (Spanish/TTY). TTY Service is available from 9 AM - 9 PM Eastern
Time Monday through Friday. s your support and is here to help you during this transition. Please
feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about DTV. WEDU’s DTV
Hotline is 813-254-9338 ext. 3301
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