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Reference
Antenna Web
www.antennaweb.orgMaximize your antenna reception
The AntennaWeb.org mapping program, provided by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), locates the proper outdoor* antenna to receive your local television broadcast channels. Based on geographical maps and signal strengths, AntennaWeb locates the best antenna for you-whether the antenna is for use with a home satellite system, high-definition television (HDTV) or a traditional analog set.
Ntia
www.ntia.doc.govNational Telecommunications and Information Administration
The line offices of the NTIA deal with many telecommunications and information issues. Here is a brief list of the current issues:
Ceaconnectionsguide
www.ceaconnectionsguide.comCEA Connections Guide
Welcome to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Connections Guide. The purpose of this program is to help you decide how to connect the various audio-visual components you¡¯re about to purchase, or how to incorporate them into your existing home theater or stereo component system.
DTV2009
www.dtv2009.govWhat is the digital television transition?
At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will free up airwaves for use by emergency responders.
Dtv Answers
www.dtvanswers.comTelevision as we know it is about to change.
While the benefits of DTV are remarkable, millions of households risk losing television reception unless they take the easy steps to receive a digital signal. We're here to assist you throughout the entire transition process.
Low-Power TV Station
www.ntia.doc.gov/dtvcoupon/LPTVmap.htmlLow-Power TV Station
If you receive television with an antenna and upgrade to digital with a converter box and if some of your stations are among these "low power" broadcasters - some additional attention will be necessary.
RadioShack
www.radioshack.comWhere can I purchase a DTV converter box?
DTV converter boxes that make digital broadcast signals viewable on analog television sets are now available for purchase at electronics retailers across the country. Households can apply for up to two $40 coupons from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that can be used toward the purchase of converter boxes.