If December 31, 2006 rolls around and you still don't own a digital TV, don't worry, you won't be forced to stare at a dark screen. Virtually all current HDTV tuners are capable of converting digital broadcasts to a 480i signal that will look great on any analog TV, and manufacturers predict that simple converter boxes will be available for under $100. Also, keep in mind that the proposed December 2006 date for the end of the transition from analog to digital television is a target date that may be extended until most homes (85%) in an area are able to watch DTV programming. At that point, broadcasting on the analog channels will end and that spectrum will be put to other uses.
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