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Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC)
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) was formed to establish voluntary technical standards for advanced television systems. At this site, explore the ATSC Digital Television Standards that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted for the nation's next generation of broadcast television.
America's Association of Public Television Stations (APTS)
Learn about public broadcasting's transition strategy to convert to digital television by the Federal Communications Commissions mandated deadline of 2009. This site also includes a digital dictionary for "non-techies."
AntennaWeb
How to buy the right antenna and point it in the right direction!
CableLabs
Founded in 1988 by members of the cable television industry, Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs®) is a nonprofit research and development consortium that is dedicated to pursuing new cable telecommunications technologies and to helping its cable operator members integrate those technical advancements into their business objectives.
Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition (CERC)
A handy 4-page Q&A about the transition – What You Need to Know about the February 17, 2009 “DTV Transition” -- and a consumer’s guide to the DTV transition.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is a private, nonprofit corporation that promotes non-commercial public telecommunications services (television, radio, online and digital) for the American people. Visitors to this site will find a wealth of articles and features about the digital transition. In addition, filmmakers can visit the Producer's Co-op and find out about CPB's Program Funding Initiative.
Digital Television.com
DTV industry news, opinion and Digital TV magazine.
Digital Television Transition and Public Safety
Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program
Digital TV: A Cringely Crash Course
A user-friendly overview of digital television.
DTV Transition Coalition
This is a one-stop clearinghouse of consumer information and tools to manage the digital transition.
DTV Deputy
Take the quiz on DTV.gov, get a passing grade and earn a certificate.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
From medical telemetry device interference to broadcast spectrum allotment, the Federal Communications Commission Web site contains in-depth information regarding the federal government's efforts to implement digital TV.
DTV Shopper’s Guide in Adobe format (En Espanol)
“How Digital TV Works”
From the HowStuffWorks Web site, includes video explanations, and articles that cover digital compression, shopping for an HDTV, home theater information and more.
ITV Standards Organization
Provides an overview of existing interactive television standards initiatives. The iTV Production Standards committee supports existing standards efforts and will actively work with standards bodies to facilitate a common way of producing interactive programming.
MyCE Knowhow
This site from the Consumer Electronics Retailers Coalition, presents various equipment options and an Interactive Buying Guide.
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) represents the radio and television industries before Congress, the FCC, federal agencies, the courts, and internationally. At the NAB site, learn about numerous issues facing the broadcast industry — including the implementation of digital TV.
National Datacast, Inc. (NDI)
NDI, a for-profit subsidiary of PBS, provides nationwide, wireless data broadcasting services using PBS stations' television signals. A pioneer in the data broadcasting industry, NDI has more than 15 years of experience and is recognized as an industry leader in the operation and management of wireless data broadcasting networks and services. NDI's website provides a first step for companies – content providers, application developers, equipment manufacturers, etc. – and government agencies interested in distributing electronic information and multimedia regionally or nationwide through NDI and its PBS station partners.
PBS Digital Television
As one of the first television services to broadcast programs digitally, PBS stands at the forefront of this technological revolution. Explore this site to learn more about digital television, and PBS’s plans for this landmark technology.
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
SMPTE was founded in 1916 to advance theory and development in the motion imaging field. Today, SMPTE publishes ANSI-approved Standards, Recommended Practices, and Engineering Guidelines, along with the highly regarded SMPTE Journal and its peer-reviewed technical papers. SMPTE holds conferences and local Section meetings to bring people and ideas together, allowing for useful interaction and information exchange.
www.DTV.gov
The FCC launched a consumer education and outreach campaign – "DTV-Get It" – to inform the public about the DTV transition and the availability of high definition and other digital content. www.dtv.gov is a new web portal that serves as a one-stop source of information about digital television.
Publications
DTV: What Every Consumer Should Know [pdf file]
DTV: Tip Sheet "Buying a Digital Television" [pdf file]
En Espanol
DTV Shoppers Guide [pdf file]
En Espanol
DTV Fact Sheet
PDF version
Compatibility of Cable TV and Digital TV Receivers - "Plug-and-Play"
PDF version
