If you still need some help preparing for the June 12th digital TV (DTV) transition, when all analog over-the-air broadcasts will stop in the U.S., the Federal Communications Commission has updated its DTV website. There's also a new DTV guide, produced by Consumers Union (parent company and publisher of Consumer Reports) with assistance from the FCC.
The 15-page booklet, DTV Made Easy, is an informative guide that provides five simple steps to upgrading to digital TV, helping those who continue to use analog TVs with over-the-air antennas select the right converter box, connect it to an antenna and TV, scan for digital channels, and fine-tune it for the best possible reception. Included in the guide are detailed color diagrams for connecting a standard converter, as well as models with analog pass-though and VCR control.
The improved, easier-to-use FCC web site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the transition, including information about applying for a convert box coupon, choosing and installing a converter box and tips for getting the best reception. You'll also find a search tool that can help you find a local retailer stocking converter boxes.
There are several ways to get a copy of the DTV Made Easy guide. The FCC will be distributing it at walk-in centers and through its in-home assistance program. They will also be offering it to local broadcasters for distribution. In addition, Consumer Reports has teamed up with Barnes & Noble to make the guide available at more than 700 Barnes & Noble superstores starting the first week of May. The guide will be displayed along with the June issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
You can also get the DTV guide as a pdf download from the FCC's DTV website, or by calling the FCC at 1-888-Call-FCC (1-888-225-5322) to have one mailed.
For more information about the DTV transition, visit our online Guide to the DTV transition, where you'll find buying advice, recommended models and free DTV converter box Ratings.
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