Questions About DTV & HDTV
What is the digital TV (DTV) transition?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?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?Congress mandated that the last day for full-power television stations to broadcast in analog will be February 17, 2009 --... Read more »
What’s the difference between:“Integrated” DTV’s and DTV ,or HDTV “Monitors”?An Integrated DTV set is a television with a built-in digital tuner (also referred to as “a DTV”). A digital tuner... Read more »
Do I have to wait until after February 17, 2009 to watch DTV?No you don’t because digital television is available now. If you watch over-the-air television today, you should be able... Read more »
How do I get DTV or HDTV programming?In order for you to receive over-the-air digital programming - vs. digital programming provided by a paid provider such as... Read more »
How do I know if I already have digital programming through my cable or satellite TV service?You may receive digital programming if the package that you ordered is a digital or HD package from your cable or satellite provider andyou’re viewing the digital programming on a digital set. Read more »
How do I know if I already have a digital TV (DTV)?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 »
If I have an older analog television, will I have to throw it away after February 17, 2009?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 »
Will I need a special antenna to receive DTV over-the-air?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?No, you won’t. It’s important to understand that the DTV transition is a transition from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting. Read more »
Can I hook up more than one TV and video recorder to a single digital-to-analog converter box?You’ll need one digital-to-analog converter box for each TV set or other device (such as a VCR) that only has... Read more »
HDTV FAQWMYD'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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