By law, full power television stations must switch from analog to digital broadcasting on or before February 17, 2009.
If you are one of millions of consumers who receive free TV through rooftop antennas or rabbit ears, you will need to upgrade your TV set to continue receiving free reception.
Any television sets that do not have a built-in digital tuner, or are not connected to cable, satellite or other pay television serice provider, will need a digital converter box to continue receiving free broadcast television after the transition occurs.
The government is issuing households up to two $40 coupons (90 day expiration period) for converter boxes. To apply for coupons, call 1(888)DTV-2009 or complete an application available at Montgomery City/County Public Libraries and submit by fax or mail.
The coupon applications are currently available at the Morgan Library and will be available at all City/County library locations beginning Friday, November 21, 2008.
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