
If the radio/television combination unit relies on a separate antenna for AM/FM radio that is not connected
to a digital-to-analog converter box, it should be able to receive AM/FM radio broadcasts whether the unit
is connected to a digital-to-analog converter box or not. Back to index
My radio currently receives the audio portion of TV channels. Will it work after February 17,
2009?
Radios that are designed to tune the audio portion of analog TV broadcasts will not be capable of
receiving the audio portion of digital TV broadcasts. Back to index
My local AM/FM radio station re-broadcasts a TV channel’s audio. Will the radio station continue
this service after February 17, 2009?
The audio and video in a digital television broadcast signal is combined in a manner that may require an
AM/FM re-broadcaster of TV station audio to install additional equipment to continue such a service.
Please check with your local radio AM/FM broadcaster to see if they will maintain TV channel audio re-
broadcasting. Back to index
My local television station re-broadcasts AM/FM radio stations on a television channel. Will I still
be able to listen to these radio station re-broadcasts on my television after February 17, 2009?
If your local television station re-broadcasts radio stations on a full-power television station channel, you
will need a digital-to-analog converter box to watch that television channel and hear any associated audio
on an analog TV. Back to index
Will digital television stations continue to provide emergency alerts?
Yes. Digital television stations are required to continue operating the Emergency Alert System (EAS).
For more information about EAS, please visit Back to index
What are low-power (LPTV), Class A, and TV translator stations and how does the DTV transition
affect them?
You may have noticed that Congress mandated that “full-power” TV stations will not be able to broadcast
in analog after February 17, 2009. While the majority of the viewed TV broadcast stations are full-power
stations, three other categories of TV stations exist – “low-power” stations, “Class A” stations, and “TV
translator” stations. There is currently no deadline for these stations to convert to digital broadcasting.
The FCC created low-power television (LPTV) service in 1982 to provide opportunities for locally-
oriented television service in small communities. These communities may be in rural areas or may be
individual communities within larger urban areas. LPTV stations are operated by diverse groups and
organizations including high schools and colleges, churches and religious groups, local governments, large
and small businesses and individual citizens. More than 2,100 licensed LPTV stations are in operation.
LPTV programming can include satellite-delivered programming services, syndicated programs, movies,
and a wide range of locally-produced programs.
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