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TV antenna stories: 3 news summaries

TV Stations Complete Shift to Digital

Millions of American viewers could lose signal today

Jun 12, 09 11:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - As the US completes the shift to digital TV today, viewers in more than 2 million households will see nothing but static, according to Nielsen and broadcasters’ estimates. Those without signals are likely to be from poorer, rural, and older demographics, the Wall Street Journal reports—though Nielsen research finds... More »

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television • Comcast • cable TV • digital television • cable industry • TV antenna • digital converter box

 Digital Switch Hits Glitches 

Ahead of transition, viewers struggle to receive digital signals

Jan 21, 09 5:26 AM CST
(Newser) - The big switch to digital TV may be less than a month away but many viewers are finding the transition anything but smooth, the Washington Post reports. Consumers are discovering that getting a converter box for older analog sets or buying a new digital TV doesn't always guarantee good reception.... More »

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television • digital television • TV antenna • transmission • analog • digital converter box • digital transition

Feds Ease TV Switch With Coupons

Money will help those who still use antennas upgrade to digital before '09

Jan 2, 08 3:13 PM CST
(Newser) - For the estimated 14.3 million households still getting their TV via antenna, there’s hope: The federal government yesterday began handing out $40 coupons to help buy converters ahead of the 2009 digital cutoff, the AP reports. The problem, Congress says, is that few know about the $1.5... More »

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FCC • Government Accountability Office • digital television • digital broadcasting • TV antenna

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