Questions About DTV & HDTV

TV20 Detroit Analog Shuoff Ended on February 17th

WMYD-TV20 Analog Shutoff ended analog broadcasting last night at 11:59p.m. Those of you who rely on over-the-air service... Read more »

What is the digital TV (DTV) transition?
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The switch from analog to digital broadcast television is referred to as the digital TV (DTV) transition. In 1996, the U.S.... Read more »

Why are we switching to DTV?
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An important benefit of the switch from analog to all-digital broadcasting is that it will free up parts of the valuable... Read more »

What do I need to do to be ready for the end of analog TV broadcasting?
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Congress mandated that full-power television stations will no longer broadcast in analog -- over-the-air television broadcasts... Read more »

If I have an older analog TV, will I have to throw it away after the Transition?
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No, you won’t. A digital-to-analog converter box will allow you to continue using your existing analog TV to watch over-the-air... Read more »

How do I know if I already have a digital TV (DTV)?
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Many DTVs & digital television equipment will have labels or markings on them, or statements in the informational materials that came with them, to indicate that they contain digital tuners. Read more »

Will I need a special antenna to receive DTV over-the-air?
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In general, dependable reception of over-the-air digital TV programming will require the same type of signal reception equipment... Read more »

Will I Have to Buy a High Definition TV [HDTV] to Watch Digital Broadcast Television After the Transition?
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No, you won’t. It’s important to understand that the DTV transition is a transition from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting. Read more »

Do I have to wait until after the transition to watch DTV?
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No you don’t because digital television is available right now! If you watch over-the-air television today, you should be... Read more »

HDTV FAQ
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WMYD's transmitter is located on Eight Mile Road in Oak Park, Michigan. Its studios and offices are located on Franklin Road in Southfield, Michigan. WMYD transmits its analog and digital signals from the same 1073-foot tower as WWJ-TV and WTVS' digital signal. Read more »

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