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How To Switch

Switching to digital is easy – GPB and many of your local stations are already broadcasting in digital. On February 17, 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:

  • 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"
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