Getting You Ready For The DTV Switch

Dtv Dtv Switch Click here to see a list of dates/times we'll run tests to help you see if you're TV is ready for the DTV switch on February 17.

by WKRG Staff

Published: Thu, January 08, 2009 - 7:07 pm CST

Starting February 17, every TV station across the country will switch from an analog signal to a digital signal as mandated by Congress. This means you'll need a digital converter box to watch TV if you don't have an HD-ready TV or if you're not a cable or satellite subscriber.

To help you make sure you're ready, WKRG News 5 is running a series of tests between now and the deadline.

Watch during one of the following dates and times. You'll see a message on your screen telling you if you're TV is not ready.

January 12 - 8:30 a.m.
January 15 or 17 - 7:30 p.m.
January 16 - 10:00 a.m.
January 19 - 2:30 p.m.
January 20 - 5:25 p.m.
January 21 - 7:00 p.m.
January 23 - 8:00 a.m.
January 27 - 11:00 a.m., 5:25 p.m.
January 30 - 2:00 p.m.
February 2 - 7:00 p.m.
February 3 - 8:30 a.m., 5:25 p.m.
February 4 10:00 a.m.
February 5 12:30 p.m.
February 9 - 5:25 p.m., 6:25 p.m., 10:05 p.m.
February 10 - 5:25 p.m., 6:25 p.m., 10:05 p.m
February 11 - 5:25 p.m., 6:25 p.m., 10:05 p.m
February 12 - 5:25 p.m., 6:25 p.m., 10:05 p.m
February 13 - 5:25 p.m., 6:25 p.m., 10:05 p.m

Phone Panel
As we get closer to the big switch, WKRG will have a phone panel available to answer your questions.

February 9-13
- 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

February 16-20
- 7:00 am. to 11:00 p.m.

February 21-22
12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m.
12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m.

You can also get more information by calling 1.888.DTV.2009 or by logging onto dtvanswers.com

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