How To Switch

  • Switching to digital is easy – GPB and many of your local stations are already broadcasting in digital. On June 12, 2009 all television will be broadcast digitally, and you’ll like what you see and hear. Going digital means better pictures, clearer sound quality and more channels.

  • To find out what you need to do, check the chart below to see how you are presently receiving TV, then follow the GPB Digital guide for next steps:

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If you have this: Then this is your next step:


Antennae Reception
Digital Converter Box


Cable Box
Your Cable Company Will Inform


Satellite Dish
Your Satellite Company Will Inform


Digital TV
You Should be Good to Go!



Not sure if your TV is digital or not?

Your TV should be digital if it says any of the following on the label:

  • "Integrated Digital Tuner"
  • "Digital Tuner Built-In"
  • "Digital Receiver"
  • "Digital Tuner"
  • "DTV"
  • "ATSC"
  • "HDTV"