A Letter from Your Congressman
Dear Friends,
As you many know, this January the United States began
the transition from analog to exclusively digital broadcasting
of free public television channels. At midnight on February
17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United
States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100%
digital broadcasting. The transition from analog to digital
television represents the most significant advancement of
television technology since color TV was introduced. Digital
broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture, more
programming options, and will free up airwaves for use by
emergency responders. Analog TVs receive UHF or VHF signals,
commonly through an antenna or "bunny ears." If
you own a television with a digital tuner or subscribe to
a cable, satellite or other pay TV service, you will likely
not be effected by the transition to digital broadcasting.
To ease this transition Congress created the TV Converter
Box Coupon Program for households wishing to keep using
their analog TV sets after February 17, 2009. The program
allows U.S. households to obtain up to two coupons, each
worth $40, that can be applied toward the cost of converter
boxes. There is a limited supply of these coupons, so act
soon if you need one. To learn more about the transtion
and get converter box coupons please visit one of our offices:
Merced, CA
2222 M Street Suite 305
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: 209-383-4455
Toll Free: 800-356-6424
Fax: 209-726-1065
Modesto, CA
1010 10th Street, Suite 5800
Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: 209-527-1914
Toll Free: 800-356-6424
Fax: 209-527-5748
Stockton, CA
137 East Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95202
Phone: 209-946-0361
Toll Free: 800-356-6424
Fax: 209-946-0347
Sincerely,
Dennis Cardoza
Member of Congress
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