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.], 2009.
Description:	32 p. : digital, PDF file.
Language:	English
Subject:	Artificial satellites in telecommunication. Telecommunication -- Law and legislation. Cable television.
Format:	E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10708512

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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. 17, 2009. Discusses background on digital television (DTV); P.L. 111-4, the DTV Delay Act, to postpone digital transition; 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; reception of digital signals; status of DTV public education; and other key issues and legislative activity.
Other form:	Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Transition to Digital Television

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