The purpose to switch to digital are for positive reasons. For one, frequencies were getting rather crowded as internet, TV, and those who communicated by radio all viewed for some space. With the digital transition, some frequencies will be freed up and these frequencies will be freely accessed by various departments.
In addition, some of these frequencies will be made available to companies who want to offer broadband service to consumers. This transition will also mean better picture quality and better sound.
Viewers look at TV by one of three ways: Through an antenna, by cable service, or by satellite service. If you are currently using an antenna to watch TV, then you need to see whether if your TV will be able to handle the digital transition.
If your TV was purchased before March 1, 2007, then you will probably need to get a digital converter box that will hook up to both your TV and the antenna. Some keywords to look for on your TV are "HDTV", "built-in receiver", "built-in tuner", etc. If your TV was purchased after March 1, 2007, then your TV will automatically be able to receive digital transmission via your current antenna.
In addition, some of these frequencies will be made available to companies who want to offer broadband service to consumers. This transition will also mean better picture quality and better sound.
Viewers look at TV by one of three ways: Through an antenna, by cable service, or by satellite service. If you are currently using an antenna to watch TV, then you need to see whether if your TV will be able to handle the digital transition.
If your TV was purchased before March 1, 2007, then you will probably need to get a digital converter box that will hook up to both your TV and the antenna. Some keywords to look for on your TV are "HDTV", "built-in receiver", "built-in tuner", etc. If your TV was purchased after March 1, 2007, then your TV will automatically be able to receive digital transmission via your current antenna.
