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	Posted: January 30, 2009 The Digital TV Conversion Forum Introduction On Feb. 17, the nation's television broadcast system is scheduled to go all-digital, offering more enhanced images and doing away with older analog signals. Why are we converting to a system that has a weaker transmission signal? How is digital supposed to benefit us? This is especially for hurricane prone areas, how can we receive digital signals when there is no power? Will there be a mandate for stronger signals from broadcasters? Will I get better reception with a new TV set with the built in digital connection? How do I get the digital converter box or the coupons for one? How can I continue to use my VCR after the big switch? Why can't these coupons be reissued? Are there places designated for "used" converter boxes that are no longer needed? Do you think the effort to make the public aware of the switch has been effective? Will this impact how PBS produces any of its programming? Who should I contact first if I have questions about the quality of the new digital transmission of my PBS channel? I may lose my TV signal. Maybe you could stream content over the Internet? Patricia W. of Alliance, Ohio, asks: I was unable to redeem the $40 coupons before they expired. Then I discovered they can not be reissued, nor can I reapply for replacements. Why can't these coupons be reissued? Jonathan Collegio of the National Association of Broadcasters responds: Please visit the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for more information.	December 14, 2008 NewsHour High-Definition Broadcast FAQ December 14, 2008 The NewsHour Switches to High-Definition Broadcasting Format PBS: Get Ready for Digital TV Federal Communications Commission Dec. 9, 2009 Obama Offers Job Plan, But Deficit Pressures Rise Dec. 9, 2009 Profiles: How Might Health Care Reform Affect You? Dec. 9, 2009 Coakley, Brown to Face Off for Mass. Senate Seat

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