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421
stations complete DTV transition; viewers respond
A total of 421 full-power TV stations shutdown their analog
transmitters Feb. 17, joining the 220 that already have done so, to
enter the new era of digital television broadcasting.
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Stations
cite different reasons for staying on in analog
While the reasons why 43 stations withdrew requests to transition
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FCC-mandated eleventh hour requirements.
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FCC Actions
FCC
scrambles to implement DTV delay, protect viewers
In the days leading up to Feb. 17, the commission took several
steps to ensure unprepared over-the-air TV viewers still had access to
an analog signal while grappling with the question of how to handle
stations wishing to transition to DTV service as originally planned.
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Dates
and events you need to know
The FCC has responded to enactment of a law delaying the DTV with
extended construction permit, licensing and transition deadlines.
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