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DTV Converters And Reception - Part 2
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Program: The Iowa Journal #205
Broadcast Date: 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 in this three-part video. Questions are 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
You may also check out our step-by-step directions in how to get your home converted to DTV. http://www.iptv.org/iowajournal/story.cfm/419
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DTV Converters And Reception - Part 1 (#205)
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DTV Converters And Reception - Part 2 (#205)
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