New York TV stations plan 2 minute shut-off for DTV

On Tuesday (10/28/08), New York broadcasters will hold a blackout (soft shutoff) of their analog signals to help inform consumers about the transition to digital television, as reported by broadcastingcable.com and station group ION Media Networks.  The test will occur at 5:59 pm and last until 6:01 pm on October 28th, 2008.

The following channels will have agreed to participate in the shutoff (Click on the station to visit their webpage):

 
WABC – TV (ABC, channel 7)

WCBS – TV (CBS, channel 2)

WFUT – TV (Univision, channel 68)

WLIW – TV (PBS, channel 21)

WNBC – TV (NBC, channel 4)

WNET – TV (PBS, channel 13)

WNJU – TV (Telemundo, channel 47)

WNYE – TV (NYC Media, channel 25)

WNYW – TV (Fox, channel 5)

WPIX – TV (TheCW, channel 11)

WPXN – TV (ION Television, channel 31)

WWOR – TV (MyNetworkTV, channel 9)

WXTV – TV (Univision, channel 41)


More Information about the New York Broadcaster’s DTV “Blackout”

The test will start with three beeps followed by a message which will appear on television screens informing the viewer that their television is not ready for the digital transition on February 17th, 2009. Consumers who want would like to learn more about how to convert their televisions for DTV can visit the following resources below…

Government’s DTV Webpage

DTV USA Forum (Ask questions and get answers about the transition to digital television)

Information about $40 DTV Coupons

 


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    • October 21, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized 

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