Some Broadcasters to End Analog Signal Transmission Early

By Michael Barkoviak - February 6, 2009

Although Congress has ultimately decided to delay the analog to digital transition from this month until June, some broadcasters are going to move forward as planned. Although Congress has officially pushed back the analog to digital television transition from February 17 to June 12, stations still have the ability to make the DTV switch if they choose. Rather than keep it simple with one date for everyone, the FCC opened the opportunity for broadcasters who want to make the transition early, but they most follow a set of guidelines. All broadcasters aiming to switch on February 17 must contact the FCC by Monday and let them know of their intentions. Major broadcast networks, including ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC, will not switch off analog signals until this spring, though local affiliates are free to do as they please. It's likely the major networks will put pressure on their affiliates to also delay the switch until June 12.

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