Digital TV transition becoming more common Apr 17, 2009
69 percent of homes in the Tampa-Sarasota market are completely unready for the digital switchover, according to new figures from , ranking it 45th out of 56 markets being tracked in the changeover. Tampa-Sarasota has the best overall readiness for the digital switch than every other market in Florida with the exception of Fort Myers-Naples, which has just 1 ... 26 percent of households being unready for the digital switch in February to 1. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Digital-Unready Households Down Slightly Apr 17, 2009
is now completely ready for the digital switch and fewer than 1% of households in Hartford and New Haven, Conn. are unprepared. (TVweek.com)
It would be nice if QAM tuners could be used Apr 11, 2009
Due to the way Cox is implementing the digital switch in Sierra Vista, you will need a box on every TV, even those with QAM tuners. This applies only in Sierra Vista. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Barbaric seal hunt Mar 29, 2009
The Times needs to get the facts straight about the digital TV transition ("Remote control: Congress delays TV digital switch," Feb. 15). The story, which ironically notes that the public is confused, contains two errors that will further confuse the public. (NJ.com -- Times)
DTV Unready Homes Down to 3.4% Mar 21, 2009
An additional 158 stations will make the digital switch before the revised DTV deadline of June 12, joining 637 stations that have already switched. The rest of the nations stations, 56% of stations and mainly located in major markets, will make the switch on the official deadline of June 12. (TVweek.com)
Gennum to acquire Tundra Semi for $86 million Mar 20, 2009
Gennum said the acquisition adds new digital switch and bridge products and functionality to and builds on the company's growth strategy. Gennum expects the deal to augment its global sales and channel network and enable the company to leverage Tundra's customer relationships in regions such as Asia and China. (EETimes)
Gennum Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Tundra Semiconductor Mar 20, 2009
The transaction, which is valued at approximately Cdn$86 million, adds new digital switch and bridge products and functionality to Gennum and builds on Gennum's growth strategy of extending its high-speed signal integrity expertise and solutions to a broader set of markets. The transaction is expected to result in a number of benefits for the combined business, including the following: - Added scale and increased market presence in an expanded, US$1. (PR Newswire)
Denver stations set digital date Mar 18, 2009
Mark Cornetta, KUSA-KTVD president and general manager, said in a statement Tuesday morning that the station decided to make the digital switchover early after determining through research that Denver viewers are informed about the switch, are prepared for it "and they re eager to get it done." ... The nation's broadcasters originally were supposed to have made the digital switch by Feb. 17, but President Barack Obama and Congress delayed the change because of indications that millions of... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
PATRICIA GUY: If they tell you it's easy, it's not Mar 14, 2009
In all of the articles, news items and informational broadcasts concerning the digital switch, why hasn't anyone mentioned this. Once more, I call up my friend Google, this time on antennas. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Local Voices: Q&A with film projectionist Oscar Langford Mar 12, 2009
Some theaters are making the digital switch but most still have the old 35-mm film as they ve had for years. The movies still come in 20-minute reels, five to seven of them depending on the movie. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Sioux City schools cancel today's activities (3972) Mar 11, 2009
To Matt wrote on Mar 10, 2009 6:22 PM:" I find it hilarious that you are nagging at a person who doesn't want government to shove the digital switch down our throats..NiceHowever, I suppose if it was a change to end global warming, you would be against that. What gives? ". Matt wrote on Mar 10, 2009 4:06 PM:" And the winner for the Brain Fart of the Day Award goes to......MAC for not thinking of just calling his place of employment!!! Wow what a great brain fart that was indeed. Since MAC... (Sioux City Journal)
Checking progress of digital transition Feb 24, 2009
When the FCC made the channel assignments, they gave us the opportunity to go back to the original channel assignment after the digital switch. We looked at our signal propagation on paper and after some tests, we decided we d stay with our old channel 23 instead of going with channel 36. (Missoulian, MT)
Man Shoots Television Feb 21, 2009
IGN: Man Shoots TV Over Digital Switch ... Man Shoots TV Over Digital Switch. (IGN Gear)
Digital switch goes smoothly for local stations Feb 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009. (02-18) 18:13 PST -- Local broadcasters who made the switch to digital television at midnight Tuesday reported fewer than expected complaint calls Wednesday, easing fears that the early transition from analog signals would cause widespread disruptions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Digital switch gets cold reception from some viewers in rural areas Feb 20, 2009
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Three stations to make digital switch April 2 Feb 20, 2009
The Information you need. Thursday, February 19, 2009. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
No comments posted. Feb 20, 2009
Three stations to make digital switch April 2. Advertisement. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
DTV Switch: WRSP Hitches 'Minimal' Feb 19, 2009
Currently, WRSPs analog signal is running at low power, and broadcasting a nine-minute National Association of Broadcasters-provided video in English and Spanish about how to make the digital switch. He said the analog signal will run the video for the next 10 days. (TVweek.com)
Editor's Mailbag (Feb. 18) (19) Feb 19, 2009
Viewers who have already prepared for the digital switch by installing a small, inexpensive digital converter box for their conventional analog TVs, or viewers who have new digital TVs, can start watching OPB s three free channels today. OPB is here to help all viewers prepare now for the switch. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Older TV sets may not get WGTV after Tuesday Feb 18, 2009
Updated: 9:24 a.m. February 17, 2009. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Unplugged? Last-Minute Tips for DTV Switch Feb 18, 2009
How To Make the Digital Switch. 1) Before you panic and head out to your local electronics store, make sure your TV's not already digital-ready. (ABC News)
DTV Help Line Feb 17, 2009
If viewers wake up Wednesday to discover the digital switch has made their TV go black-- there's a telephone help line to call. The television stations in this area are teaming up to staff a DTV call center Wednesday through Friday. (WCAX.com, VT)
Editor's Mailbag (Feb. 15) (16) Feb 17, 2009
Digital switch on cable. According to several conversations with customer service at Comcast and a service rep who came to our house, your information in the article Feb. 11 ( Comcast switches some to digital ) is slightly incorrect. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Digital switch affects Kittitas Valley viewers Feb 17, 2009
Daily Record - Local news serving Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Thorp, Kittitas, Vantage, South Cle Elum, Easton, Snoqualmie and Suncadia. Daily Record: Seriously Local Since 1909. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Digital switch ready? Feb 17, 2009
Digital switch ready. Even with digital switch date moved to June, some stations go dark Tuesday ... WAKA CBS 8 in Montgomery was one station allowed to make the digital switch early, according to station vice-president and general manager Jim Caruthers. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
More news reports... Feb 16, 2009
Analog to digital switch changes from Feb. 17 to June 12. Exercise, balanced diet are ways to work off holiday boxes of chocolates. (The Battalion, TX)
Do you think that local television stations should go ahead with the digital switch as planned this week? Feb 16, 2009
Sioux City Journal : Do you think that local television stations should go ahead with the digital switch as planned this week ... Do you think that local television stations should go ahead with the digital switch as planned this week ... Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2009 Do you think that local television stations should go ahead with the digital switch as planned this week. (Sioux City Journal)
FCC rules alter local TV digital switch plans Feb 15, 2009
Updated Feb 14, 2009 - 06:06:20 CST. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Local networks: No hitch with digital switch (42) Feb 15, 2009
Sioux City Journal : Local networks: No hitch with digital switch ... Local networks: No hitch with digital switch. (Sioux City Journal)
Digital TV switch delayed until June Feb 11, 2009
For more information on the digital switch and coupons, visit. Copyright. (Sealy News, TX)
Hundreds of TV stations plan Feb. 17 digital switch; see list Feb 11, 2009
Markets losing most or all of their major analog network broadcasts include Oklahoma City; Tulsa; Charleston and Greenville, S.C.; Dayton, Ohio; Springfield, Ill. Binghamton, N.Y.; Casper, Wyo. (USA Today)
Hundreds of TV Stations to Proceed With Digital TV Switch Feb 11, 2009
500 TV Stations Still Plan to Make Digital Switch Next Week - washingtonpost ... 500 TV Stations Still Plan to Make Digital Switch Next Week. (Washington Post)
Nearly 500 Stations Want To Make Feb. 17 Digital Switch Feb 11, 2009
FCC Will Make Transition Determinations; 191 Stations Have Already Changed Over. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 2/10/2009 3:39:20 PM MT. (Multichannel News)
(More)Verizon completes $3 million upgrade Feb 10, 2009
The digital switch is basically a large-scale computer which supplies dial tone and routs customer calls and data transmissions across telecommunication networks. Verizon crews have worked on the upgrade project for the past several months. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Making the digital switch Feb 8, 2009
Created:Friday, February 6, 2009 7:57 p.m.CSTFONT SIZE. You officially have some extra time to prepare for the nation;s switch to a digital television signal. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
FRIDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Local stations going ahead with digital switch this month-- Oregon Tech men top No. 14 Warner Pacific, 72-56-- Manas air base in Kyrgyzstan to close Feb 8, 2009
FRIDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Local stations going ahead with digital switch this month. -- Oregon Tech men top No. 14 Warner Pacific, 72-56-- Manas air base in Kyrgyzstan to close. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Congress postpones digital TV transition to June Feb 8, 2009
The digital switch affects only some people who receive over-the-air TV signals ... Without them, analog TVs will go dark once the digital switch happens. (USA Today -- Tech)
For some, TV's digital switch means more options Feb 7, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Digital delay a relief to TV networks Feb 7, 2009
Many who are making the digital switch are doing it by ordering cable and satellite giving them many more networks to watch as an alternative to ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. The change is expected to be particularly hard on Spanish-language networks, since a larger percentage of their audience gets over-the-air broadcast signals. (MSNBC -- Television)
Ready for the digital age Feb 7, 2009
About 5 million households were unprepared for the digital switch in December, or 6. 8% of the total, according to The Nielsen Co. In Charlotte, 4. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
