Getting DTV…Easy as 1-2-3

Step 1: How do you receive your TV signal now?

If you receive your local broadcasters programming through cable or satellite, you might already have the .2Network programming. Check your local listings or call your local broadcaster to see if they carry the .2Network along with their other channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, etc) on their digital channel. All local broadcasters have the ability now with digital television to transmit more than one television program at a time. It can be HDTV or standard (SD) television programming or a combination thereof. If you do not have cable or satellite, or if you are interested in connecting other televisions in your home to receive free over the air digital programming read on.

Step 2: Check your TV

To receive digital television over the air you will require either a DTV-ready television or a box that is connected between your antenna and your current television. Go to http://www.dtvanswers.com for more information about how to identify whether your current TV will work as well as information on how to obtain a digital television converter box.

You will also need to connect an antenna to receive digital television. Depending on how close you live to the local broadcasters tower will determine the style of antenna. To learn whether or not your current off-air antenna will work, you can go to http://www.dtvanswers.com to learn more information.

Step 3: Auto Program and you are set!

Digital Televisions are easy to program once you are connected to an antenna. Consult your manual to learn how to “auto program” your set to tune in all the off-air digital programming channels. You will most likely be very surprised by how many channels are being broadcast in your area.