| Digital Television Test Schuduled Before June 12, 2009 conversion |
| Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:36:22 AM - Middletown Ohio |
Press Release
Columbus, Ohio – Governor Ted Strickland and Director of Commerce Kimberly Zurz are encouraging Ohioans to check their television sets Thursday, May 21 for a digital television test. Stations that are still broadcasting their analog signals will be conducting the test to inform viewers if their TV's are not prepared for the digital television conversion on June 12.
Stations in six media markets will be conducting the test at times in the morning, midday and evening. The test will not impact programming on the stations' digital signals. The participating stations are:
* Cincinnati – WCPO, WKRC, WLWT, WXIX
* Cleveland-Akron – WBNX, WEWS, WJW, WKYC, WQHS, WVIZ, WUAB, WOIO
* Columbus – WBNS, WCMH, WSYX
* Dayton – WDTN, WHIO, WKEF, WRGT, WBDT
* Toledo – WLMB, WNWO, WTOL, WTVG, WUPW
* Youngstown – WFMJ, WKBN, WYTV
Viewers whose televisions are not digital ready will see a graphic informing them that their television stations may not be ready for the DTV transition. These viewers will receive direction on how to take action to prepare for the digital conversion so that they will have uninterrupted viewing. Earlier tests occurred on December 17, 2008 and January 15, 2009.
"I encourage everyone to talk to their neighbors, family and friends in need of assistance to ensure that they will have access to television service, which is a vital source of local information, weather updates, and emergency bulletins," Governor Strickland said.
To continue receiving television programming after the transition, viewers who receive analog broadcasts have three options: buy a converter box that plugs into their analog TV; buy a TV with a digital tuner; or connect their analog TV to cable, satellite or another subscription service. The federal government is offering two $40 coupons to every American household to cover most of the cost of purchasing a converter box. Additional information is available at www.dtv.gov and 888-CALL-FCC.
The converter box is available at most retail stores that sell consumer electronics. If a consumer decides not to wait to receive a coupon, one is not required to purchase a converter box.
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