>>>Thanks. I knew it was coming, but couldn't remember the year.
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>>>>2009 is the yr all tv is required to go digital. I just saw an article last week that the govt approved a subsidy of around $50 to help poor people replace their tvs or get the necessary adapaters to still be able to use analog sets.
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>>Just to alleviate my ignorance as I do not watch much TV. Why is the govt pushing for digital? I have analog (cable) and I'm fine with it. Is it somewhate related to bandwith crowding maybe? I don't think it has to do with image quality, as why would the govt care?
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>Hmmm... I would guess the reasons are more related to money than technical issues...

Hi Martin,

I just skimmed the article when someone posted the link, but from what I remember reading, it had to do with the crowding. Switching to digital will free up some of the crowding and give the military more channels if I remember correctly.