Is your TV ready for digital? FCC offers help

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SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
 Friday, June 12: 12 noon – 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
 Saturday, June 13: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
 Gateway Mall
 3000 Gateway Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Digital television (DTV) is an advanced broadcasting technology that improves picture and sound quality, and provides more channels and program choices.  The switch from analog to digital was authorized by the U.S. Congress, with June 12, 2009 as the final date when full- power television stations must cease broadcasting analog signals.  In addition to its other benefits, the switch to digital broadcasts will free up valuable spectrum for public safety communications (such as police, fire departments and rescue squads) and advanced mobile wireless services (such as wireless broadband).

For the latest and most up-to-date information, please visit www.dtv.gov, or contact the DTV hotline, an extension of the FCC Consumer Center’s existing toll free number, at 1-888-CALLFCC (1-888-225-5322).

News about the Federal Communications Commission can also be found on the Commission’s website www.fcc.gov.

In preparation for the nationwide switch from analog to digital television, the FCC has scheduled public awareness and informational events throughout the Eugene, Ore., television market from June 10-14.  These events will provide members of the public the opportunity to ask questions, pick up materials, and find out about available transition resources – including in-home installation help.  These events are designed to supplement the ongoing awareness and outreach efforts of the Eugene-area broadcasters.

SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
 Friday, June 12: 12 noon – 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
 Saturday, June 13: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
 Gateway Mall
 3000 Gateway Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Read KVAL TV's plan for the digital conversion

VIDEO: How to hook up a converter box
 

Digital TV Survival Guide

Additional information is available on these websites:

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