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May 21 - New Nationwide Shut-off Test Date

(Posted 5/13/2009)  The FCC is currently working to organize a nationwide analog soft shut-off test on May 21. The agency recommends that stations conduct three separate tests, at approximately 7:25 to 7:30 a.m., 12:25 to 12:30 p.m., and 6:25 to 6:30 p.m. local time that day, running for approximately two to five minutes. However, there is an understanding that stations may need some flexibility regarding the time of day and length of the test. The FCC is also using this May 21 test day as a training exercise for its DTV call center, and it has staffed up its facilities accordingly.

NAB fully supports this initiative and encourages stations to participate in a test on that day, if at all technically feasible, to attract attention to the fast-approaching June 12 transition date

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DTV Delay 27 - FCC: New Feb 9th Deadline for Feb 17 Switches

(Posted 2/05/2009)  According to the notice, stations may cease analog service on February 17, so long as they notify the Commission by 11:59 pm ET on Monday, February 9. 

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NET Nebraska - Keeping Everyone Informed

(Posted 10/29/2008) -- Here's an example of keeping your professional colleagues informed
of important DTV transition milestones.  In this case, a commissioner for NET Nebraska advises
her counterparts at the University.

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NET Nebraska - Letter to State Senators

(Posted 10/02/2008)   A one-page letter to state legislators, alerting them to NET's plan to
change to DTV ahead of schedule (October 2008 instead of February 2009) and offering
them information and support for their constituents.

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NET Nebraska - Letter to Librarians

(Posted 10/02/2008)   A letter offering information and support to librarians.

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NET Nebraska Deb Miller Unknown...
PBS DTV Newsletter - June 19, 2008

(Posted 6/19/2008)   From the PBS DTV office.

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10 Digital TV Tips from CET

(Posted April 3, 2008) A handy 2-page summary. 

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PBS DTV Newsletter - April 3, 2008

(Posted April 3, 2008)  From the PBS DTV Office

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DTV Coupon Requests: State by State (March 27, 2008)

(Posted 4/2/2008)  From TEAMSoper

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TEAMSoper Michael Soper +1 (435) 654-5896
DTV Coupon Requests: State by State (March 7, 2008)

(Posted 3/13/2008)  From TEAMSoper

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TEAMSoper Michael B. Soper Unknown...
PBS DTV Consumer Campaign - March 3,2008 update

(Posted 3/7/2008)

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PBS DTV Office Angela Yoo Unknown...
DTV Coupon Requests: State by State (February 29, 2008)

(Posted 3/6/2008)   From TEAMSoper.

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TEAMSoper Michael Soper +1 (435) 654-5896
COUPON CZAR TO EXIT NTIA -!

(Posted 2/29/2008)  According to sources, Meredith Atwell Baker, acting head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and point person on the government's digital-TV-to-analog converter-box-coupon subsidy program, is exiting that post.

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PBS DTV Newsletter - February 28, 2008

(Posted 2/28/2008) - As distributed to stations by PBS.

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PBS Angela Yoo +1 (703) 739-5002
DTV Coupon Requests: State by State (February 2008)

(Posted 2/13/08)  From TeamSoper.

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TEAMSoper Michael B. Soper +1 (435) 654-5896
BestBuy Hosts Feb.7th Kickoff With DTV Leaders
(Posted 2/5/2008) Key digital-TV-transition leaders are gathering at a Washington, D.C., Best Buy store Feb. 7 as part of the kickoff of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's DTV-to-analog converter-box-coupon program.

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DTV Coupon Requests: State by State (Jan 2008)
(Posted 1/30/2008)  From TeamSoper, an index of DTV converter box coupon applications by state population, as of January 25, 2008.

Oregon and Oklahoma lead the way; Hawaii and Wyoming, not so much.

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TEAMSoper Michael B. Soper +1 (435) 654-5896
Converter Box Coupon Requests "Leveling Off"
(Posted January 18, 2008)  Digital-TV-to-analog converter-box coupon requests have leveled off since the first rush at the program's Jan. 1 launch, according to the National Telecommunications & Information Administration, which is overseeing the program

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WKAR Goes Digital 4 Ways (11/04/07)
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WKAR - DTV Press Release (10/23/07)
(VERY informative press release introducing digital multicasting to the market.)

(10/23/2007)  WKAR-TV will expand its digital broadcasting services on Sunday, November 4, when it adds two more stations to its digital tier. The public broadcasting station has offered high definition WKAR-HD and a simulcast of its analog WKAR-23 since January 2004.             The commercial-free station lineup will include: WKAR-HD (23.1), which features widescreen high definition programs scheduled by PBS and provided directly to WKAR for broadcast. WKAR-23 (23.2) is a simulcast of WKAR’s program schedule, combining children’s, public affairs, how-to, performances and more. Whether one watches on analog or digital sets, the same great program schedule is available. WKAR Life (23.3) will feature how-to and lifestyles programs during daytime hours with exclusive offerings and encore broadcasts of WKAR-23 programs during primetime. Included are the popular interview series, Charlie Rose, a 6 p.m. broadcast of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, and the documentary series Expose. WKAR World (23.4) will feature public broadcasting programs that explore all facets of our world, from history and geography to documentary and public affairs. This service is new to PBS this year. Included are programs like WKAR’ Off the Record and others not seen on WKAR, including Asian America, European Journal, Sierra Club Chronicles and a 10 p.m. airing of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.

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