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Is the US Ready For the Switch To DTV?

Posted by Soulskill on from the if-so,-can-the-commercials-stop? dept.

tonsofpcs writes "On Monday, September 8, Wilmington, NC will be the first television market (#135) to make the switch to DTV by shutting off their analog transmitters. This forum will be posting updates throughout the coming months to keep everyone updated on how the transition works so that we are all prepared come February 17, 2009. So far, it seems Wilmington will still be going ahead as planned, despite Tropical Storm Hanna's proximity."

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  1. Re:I've had cable for almost 30 years by Chuck+Chunder · · Score: 5, Funny

    I've had cable for almost 30 years. They could shut off all broadcast TV as far as I care

    Phew, on behalf of all Slashdot readers who were fraught with worry over how this would effect you, thanks for letting us know we can sleep easy.

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