Confused about digital conversion? Here’s an easy overview:

• On February 18, 2009 your television might not work. If your TV has "rabbit ears", or an antennae, you will have 3 options in order to continue watching television:
– Buy a digital converter box
– Buy a digital TV
– Subscribe to cable, satellite or other pay TV service


• How do you know if your TV is digital or not? Check the labels on your TV – if they contain the words "Integrated Digital Tuner", "Digital Tuner Built-In", "Digital Receiver", or "Digital Tuner", "DTV", "ATSC", or "HDTV" you should be able to view digital over-the-air programming.


• If you do not have cable, satellite or a digital television, then you need to get a digital converter box. The boxes are available at your local electronics store. They sell for about $40-$80 dollars



• Good news! You can receive up to TWO coupons per household worth $40 dollars each to offset the cost of your digital converter box. The coupons are free and available to anyone. Just go online to www.DTV2009.GOV or call (1-888-388-2009) to apply (there are dozens of language options available!)



• Installing the converter box is easy. Follow the directions on the box and if you’re still having trouble, you may need additional antennae. For information about antennae in your area: www.antennaweb.org



• If you decide that you DO want to purchase a new television to receive digital programming, you can recycle your old television by going to www.mygreenelectronics.org



• Need more answers? Go to www.dtv.gov