Businesses Thrive off DTV Transition
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Updated: 1:46 PM Feb 17, 2009
Businesses Thrive off DTV Transition
Harrisonburg, Va.
Electronic stores across the Valley were extra busy Monday, helping those in need of a last-minute digital upgrade.
Posted: 9:50 PM Feb 16, 2009
Reporter: Philip Townsend
Email Address: ptownsend@whsv.com
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The phone has been ringing off the hook for workers at Mike's Electronics in Harrisonburg. It's coming down to the wire for the DTV transition, and owner Mike Trimner says they're doing all they can to help the Valley make a smooth switch.

Trimner says, "Most common thing I get is that the picture is fuzzy and how to improve it. 'I got the digital box but it's not working properly.'"

While it's been a little confusing for some residents, Trimner says the DTV transition will pay off in the future.

He adds, "I know the economy is in rough shape, but it's something that is going to mean a difference of value overtime being able to transmit a much farther distance with digital instead of the old analog system."

Trimner says the hype surrounding the switch has provided a boost for his store.

He says, "It's been a steady means of business there. As always with any switch in electronics, there is always a need for knowledge on it to be able to function on that."

The timing couldn't have been better, as Trimner says he's still working on his own transition. Mike's Electronics is just getting back on its feet after a devastating fire only a year ago.

In the midst of his renovation, Trimner is still taking calls to make sure no one is left in the dark for the big switch.

Trimner says, "It's really not that difficult unless you want to make it difficult."

Trimner also says there are still people that aren't completely aware of the switch, and he wants to remind viewers that if you're still using an analog signal, you're going to be left without television until you make the transition.

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