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By Early 2009, All TV Stations Will Switch Over to a Digital Signal

Millions of Americans could flick on their televisions in February to find their regularly scheduled programs replaced by static "snow." On Feb. 17, all high-power TV stations will switch modes and begin broadcasting with an all-digital signal. While these new over-the-air signals are an improvement in many ways, antennas on older TVs cannot read them. Most people, whether they know it or not, are already prepared for the coming TV conversion. And even if you're not, getting equipped only... Full Story
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