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Digital Television (DTV)
URL: http://www.dtv.gov

Description:
Learn about DTV, HDTV (high definition television, one type of DTV), the estimated timeline for phase-out of analog television, converter boxes for older analog television sets, and more. Includes information to help consumers distinguish among the most common varieties of DTV. Also find a FAQ, a glossary, and a five-minute video interview with FCC Chairman Michael Powell, who discusses the recent evolution in TV technology. From the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Publisher:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Extra Keywords
TiVo EDTV SDTV

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Digital television
High definition television
Television broadcasting

LII Database Information:
Record 5578 created by Karen Schneider on 12/07/2004
Last modification on 12/08/2004
Published: 12/07/2004  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/5578