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Use this FCC website to check for the DTV signals that are available at your location. Full Story ››

With less than 30 days left before the nationwide digital television (DTV) transition, the Federal Communications Commission is gearing up its ongoing consumer assistance efforts for a final push to make sure consumers are prepared for the end of analog broadcast service. Full Story ››

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Are you ready for Digital TV? Bob Opsahl takes you through the steps to make sure you don't lose free TV on June 12 when all analog TV transmitters are turned off.

Get all the details on everything you need to do about the transition to Digital Television with WFTV's DTV Transition Guide.

On June 12th WRDQ-TV27 will change frequency. For those with digital TVs using antennas and for those with converter boxes it means you will lose the signal. Here's how to get TV27 back on your TV. Full Story ››
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INFO: More Information On The Digital Transition

The switch to digital TV has stirred up a lot of questions and uncovered unexpected problems. The CSD-DTV Help Center was established with cooperation from the FCC to help the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind community with issues related to the switch and to assist with the increasing problems with captioning people are experiencing. Full Story ››

You'll want to get the best box for your money, and CNET has compared many of the converter boxes available at major retailers. Full Story ››

A shuttle launch in standard definition TV is beautiful. A shuttle launch in high definition television is absolutely stunning. The sky is a richer blue, the smoke seems as though it could fill your living room. The roar of the engines will shake the plates in your cupboards. It is a startling change from what you're used to watching. Not only is an HD picture clearer, it's bigger as well. There's about 30 percent more space on the sides. It looks more like a movie screen than a TV screen. It is an amazing transformation.
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If you're watching eyewitness news on a standard definition television, don't worry... Nothing will change. But if you're watching in high-definition, we'll look a lot better! First off, we've purchased state of the art high-definition studio cameras and built a news set designed specifically to enhance high definition viewing. All our graphics will be created in high definition including all the maps and graphics that are used in Severe Weather Center Nine.
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Early Warning Doppler 9000 coverage was second-to-none. But the crisp, clean images that will be broadcast on the new Early Warning Doppler 9 HD will absolutely blow you away! Experience the future now.
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HDTV vs. Standard TV
Get all your questions about the differences between high-definition TV and standard definition TV by some of Central Florida's most knowledgeable experts. Click the video links below and watch and learn!
Why All The Talk About HDTV?
What Is HDTV And Why Is It Better?
Are There Different Types Of HDTVs?
Do I Automatically Get HDTV?
How Do I Get An HDTV Signal?
Where Do I Find HD Programming?
How Do DVRs Work?
Watch Audiences Compare HD To Standard TV

Today's business environment has never been more competitive. Companies in virtually every industry are working overtime to increase profits and outperform the competition. To aid them in their efforts, they are looking at a variety of ways to enable their employees to increase customer service. Full Story ››

HDTV Programming

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Don't miss your favorite TV shows! Click here to get the latest WFTV, Channel 9 programming schedule. Full Story ››

Make WFTV Your Power-On Channel

Did you ever turn your television off at night and notice the next morning that your set comes on to a different channel? You can set your cable box so that your TV comes on to the station you want. It's easy! Full Story ››
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