signals to digital format from the analog system of the past. From February 17 2009,
broadcast networks will no longer be airing analogue TV signals.
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Satellite TV and digital cable TV subscribers will not be affected by the policy as they already receive digital broadcasts from their respective providers. Those who are currently receiving broadcast signals with the help of an off-air antenna or analog cable provider will definitely be affected by the transition.
In order to receive digital channels, a non-subscriber of Satellite TV and digital cable TV broadcasts may do any of the following:
* Replace an analog TV with one that has a digital tuner or one that can receive digital signals. There’s no need to rush out and buy an expensive HDTV in panic just yet. You current TV may have come equipped with a digital tuner.
* Obtain digital channels from a Satellite TV provider or from a digital cable provider. Current subscribers to satellite TV already have receivers which will change digital signals to a format recognized by analog TV sets.
*Obtain and install a digital converter box. One may still use an analog TV set by purchasing a digital converter box. The digital converter set-top box w