Can you explain the television switch (and exactly what you need to do) that happens February 2009?

Question

Someone said that if you have a TV that just uses its own anntena (no cable) you have to get the special box AND rabbit ears.

Answer 1

Yes if you use the rabbit ears or a roof antenna to receive the TV signal  than you need the digital converter box.

People hooked up to cable and satelite dishes do not.

Answer 2

If you have a non-digital television and you currently receive your television signal

through an antenna, you will not be able to view that signal after February 17, 2009.

Your television will still be able to play videos from your DVD player or VCR, and

You can still play video games on your television.

You can purchase a converter box to be able to convert digital signals to show up

on your analog television. Starting in early 2008, coupons will be available worth

$40 each, two per household, toward the purchase of a converter.

(www.dtv2009.gov)

If you are connected to cable or satellite for your television signal, you should contact

your provider but you will likely still get television signals without interruption.