Analog and Antenna

If you receive free, over-the-air broadcasting on analog sets then you will have three options for continuing your television service:

• Purchase a DTV converter box that will convert the digital signal into analog for an existing television set;
• Purchase a new television set with a built-in digital tuner; or
• Subscribe to cable, satellite or a telephone company television service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.

How do I know if my TV is analog?
To check whether your TV set can receive over-the-air digital broadcast signals, take a look at your owner's manual or look on the set for an indication that it has a built-in Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) tuner. You can also go to the manufacturer's Web site and check the capabilities of the set by manufacturer model number.

What if I have an antenna?
If you currently use an indoor or rooftop antenna to receive over-the-air analog broadcast television signals and you have good or excellent reception quality, the same antenna should be able to provide you with reception of digital television broadcast signals with the use of a digital converter box. For more information about using an antenna to receive local television broadcast channels, visit www.antennaweb.org.

For questions about digital television and the analog shut off please check our Frequently Asked Questions or call us at 407-273-2300 ext. 175.