Transition to Digital Television Is America Ready?.

Transition to Digital Television Is America Ready?.

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Corporate author / creator:Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Imprint:[S.l] : [s.n.], 2008.
Description:24 p. : digital, PDF file.
Language:English
Subject:
Artificial satellites in telecommunication.
Cable television.
Television.
Format: E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10704432
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Other uniform titles:ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection.
Notes:Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.
CRS Report.
Summary:Reviews issues relating to P.L. 109-171, the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, which includes a provision directing that over-the-air television broadcasts be provided in digital only format beginning on Feb. 18, 2009. Discusses background on digital television (DTV), reasons for transition to DTV, who is likely to be most affected, impact of transition on cable and satellite households, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration digital-to-analog converter box program, issues surrounding the conversion to digital broadcasting by low-power television stations, and the status of DTV public education. Addresses other key issues and legislative activity.
Other form:Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Transition to Digital Television

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