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Converter Box Information

On Tuesday, January 1st, 2008, millions of $40 coupons were made available to purchase a special converter box to allow older analog TV's to receive digital television signals. Two $40 coupons are available per household through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. To find out more about how to apply for these coupons, visit www.dtv2009.gov or call 1-888-DTV-2009.

Are you ready for the upcoming Digital Conversion?

On February 17, 2009, the next generation of Television will begin. Congress passed a law on February 1, 2006, setting a final deadline for the DTV transition of February 17, 2009. Most television stations, including KBYU-TV will continue broadcasting both analog and digital programming until February 17, 2009, when all analog broadcasting will stop. Analog TVs receiving over-the-air programming will still work after that date, but owners of these TVs will need to buy converter boxes to change digital broadcasts into analog format. Converter boxes will be available from consumer electronic products retailers at that time. Cable and satellite subscribers with analog TVs should contact their service providers about obtaining converter boxes for the DTV transition.

For the latest information and updates with regards to the upcoming Digital Conversion, visit DTVAnswers.com.

KBYU Digital Lineup

• 11-1 KBYU-TV (Standard Definition)
• 11-2 BYU Television
• 11-3 BYU Television International
• 11-4 Create/HD