Drew Clark writes: "The nation's transition to digital television broadcasts would end by Feb. 17, 2009, under a pending compromise between House and Senate negotiators on the issue. The nation's broadcasters would have to return analog spectrum to the government by that date. ΒΆ Negotiators on the plan, which is part of a broader budget package, agreed to spend $1.5 billion to subsidize the set-top boxes that some consumers will need to receive television signals after the analog cutoff. The negotiators also agreed to spend another $1 billion on grants for communications systems used by public-safety officials. ..." Link: National Journal. Temporary link.
See also Transition to Digital Gets Closer (link: New York Times) and House sets digital TV transition date for Feb. 2009 (link: CNET News.com).
But wait; it still might not be settled. Here's an update. --Dennis
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