Congress passed a law setting a final deadline for the DTV transition of June 12, 2009. While some television stations completed the transition prior to this date, all remaining full-powered analog stations completed the transition to digital broadcasting on June 12, 2009. Analog TVs receiving over-the-air programming still work , but owners of these TVs will need to buy converter boxes to change digital broadcasts into analog format. Converter boxes are available from consumer electronic products retailers. Cable and satellite subscribers with analog TVs should contact their service providers about obtaining converter boxes for the DTV transition.

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In May 2007, CEA mailed a packet of information regarding the digital television (DTV) transition to all members of Congress. Electronic versions of these documents are available below:

DTV Letter to Congress - May 8, 2007
Sample Letter to Constituents
Key Points on the DTV Transition
CEA HDTV Education Efforts
CEA DTV Issue Brief - 2009
Key Resources - Contact Sheet
myGreenElectronics Fact Sheet

FAQ on the DTV Transition
NTIA - Preparing For The DTV Transition
NTIA Consumer Fact Sheet
FCC DTV Fact Sheet
FCC Consumer Advisory: The DTV Transition and LPTV/Class A/Translator Stations

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