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The DTV conversion has begun. And so have the questions, about where to get converter boxes, how to hook up the system to include recording devices, and why we're all doing this conversion in the first place.
Iowans' questions are answered in this live hour-long program. Questions will be answered by Bill Hayes, Iowa Public Television’s Director of Engineering, and Gary Sgrignoli, a partner in the engineering consulting firm of Meintel, Sgrignoli, & Wallace, and a special consultant for the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers.
IPTV also offers a special web page with frequently asked questions and detailed information to help you make the transition:
http://www.iptv.org/digital
And, there's now a step-by-step list of how to get your home converted to DTV:
http://www.iptv.org/iowajournal/story.cfm/419 (30:00)
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Stories From This Episode
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How is digital TV different from analog?
(Nov 4, 2008) This is a summary of how the digital signal and the analog signals are different in the broadcast spectrum.
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Why do you need an antenna for DTV even if you didn't need one for analog?
(Jan 9, 2009) Why do you need an antenna for DTV even if you didn't need one for analog?
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DTV Converter Boxes and Antennas - Iowa DTV Answers
(Nov 6, 2008) The DTV conversion has begun. And so have the questions, about where to get converter boxes, how to hook up the system to include recording devices, and why we're all doing this conversion in the first place. Iowans' questions are answered here.
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Why are stations changing their channel numbers?
(Jan 9, 2009) Why are stations changing their call numbers?
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Des Moines and Ames Television Station Channel Numbers
(Jan 7, 2009) This is a list of the television channels of Iowa - before, during, and after the digital transition. Please remember that your digital tuner may be able to scan a channel number in the 'higher numbers' but will show it at the 'lower...
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Cedar Rapids - Waterloo Television Station Channel Numbers
(Jan 7, 2009) This is a list of the television channels of Iowa - before, during, and after the digital transition. Please remember that your digital tuner may be able to scan a channel number in the 'higher numbers' but will show it at the 'lower...
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Davenport - Rock Island - Moline Television Station Channel Numbers
(Jan 7, 2009) This is a list of the television channels of Iowa - before, during, and after the digital transition. Please remember that your digital tuner may be able to scan a channel number in the 'higher numbers' but will show it at the 'lower...
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Rochester MN – Mason City – Austin MN - Television Station Channel Numbers
(Jan 7, 2009) This is a list of the television channels of Iowa - before, during, and after the digital transition. Please remember that your digital tuner may be able to scan a channel number in the 'higher numbers' but will show it at the 'lower...
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Sioux City Television Station Channel Numbers
(Jan 7, 2009) This is a list of the television channels of Iowa - before, during, and after the digital transition. Please remember that your digital tuner may be able to scan a channel number in the 'higher numbers' but will show it at the 'lower...
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Omaha - Council Bluffs - Television Station Channel Numbers
(Jan 7, 2009) This is a list of the television channels of Iowa - before, during, and after the digital transition. Please remember that your digital tuner may be able to scan a channel number in the 'higher numbers' but will show it at the 'lower...
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Ottumwa – Kirksville, MO - Television Station Channel Numbers
(Jan 7, 2009) This is a list of the television channels of Iowa - before, during, and after the digital transition. Please remember that your digital tuner may be able to scan a channel number in the 'higher numbers' but will show it at the 'lower...
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Quincy IL – Hannibal MO – Keokuk - Television Station Channel Numbers
(Jan 7, 2009) This is a list of the television channels of Iowa - before, during, and after the digital transition. Please remember that your digital tuner may be able to scan a channel number in the 'higher numbers' but will show it at the 'lower...
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DTV Converter Boxes - How to choose and set up a DTV converter
(Nov 10, 2008) Once you have your coupon, how do you select a converter box, and how do you get it to work - and keep working? There are many answers, and Gary Sgrignoli, a professional consulting engineer, gives some satifyingly specific answers.
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DTV Basics
(Nov 10, 2008) Answers to the basic questions about what the DTV conversion is. List prepared by Gary Sgrignoli, a professional consulting engineer.
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Ellsworth Iowa's DTV Effort
(Nov 4, 2008) Ellsworth, Iowa is a town where it's easy to get digital television - everyone in town is helping!
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DTV - Indoor antenna demonstration
(Nov 4, 2008) Bill Hayes takes us to his house to show how much better his attic antenna does than rabbit ears, and why.
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Iowa Digital Television Station Channel Numbers
(Jan 7, 2009) This is a list of the television channels of Iowa - before, during, and after the digital transition. Please remember that your digital tuner may be able to scan a channel number in the 'higher numbers' but will show it at the 'lower...
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DTV - Outdoor antenna choices
(Nov 4, 2008) What do you need to know about TV antennas for DTV? An expert talks about the options and costs.
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DTV - Will I get better reception after Feb. 2009? - Are stations on low power?
(Nov 10, 2008) Some insights into the questions about reception - are some stations at low power now? Will transmission get better?
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Step-by-Step DTV Conversion - How to Set Up Your DTV System
(Jan 9, 2009) You've seen the countdown clocks; now find out what you need to do to be ready for digital television on 'day one.'
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Smart Antennas
(Jan 21, 2009) Description of a "Smart Antenna."
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Analog and Digital Spectrum Differences
(Nov 4, 2008) Digital signals are different from analog in several specific ways.
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Why do you need to know if your local channel is UHF or VHF?
(Jan 9, 2009) Why do you need to know if your local channel is UHF or VHF?
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DTV - Will my old analog VHS recorder still work?
(Nov 10, 2008) So, you have your DTV converter on, and the antenna set up - now, will your old VHS equipment still work to record TV shows for later viewing?
