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Iowa DTV Answers

Duration: 28:22 (Full Program)
Program: Iowa DTV Answers
Broadcast Date: Jun. 26, 2008

Viewers across Iowa -- and across the country -- have been inundated with messages about digital television in the past several months. But many Iowans are still left with basic questions -- what is DTV? Why is the transition happening? What are these converter boxes? Do I need a new TV?

To answer these questions, the Iowa Broadcasters Association presents this 30-minute program informing Iowa viewers about the digital television transition. Produced by Iowa Public Television, the program features real Iowans from across the state dealing with real situations and solutions regarding the DTV conversion. Some of the topics covered on Iowa DTV Answers include:

* Digital television definition
* DTV transition explanation
* DTV converter boxes
* Defining HD & SD
* Advice on buying a new digital TV
* Information for cable and satellite subscribers

For more information about the digital television transition in Iowa, visit http://www.iptv.org/digital

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Post Date: June 24, 2008