DTV Transition Causes Problems; Valley Prepared
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Updated: 3:13 PM Jun 15, 2009
DTV Transition Causes Problems; Valley Prepared
Harrisonburg, Va.
The switch from analog to digital broadcasting has not been an easy one.
Posted: 5:47 PM Jun 13, 2009
Reporter: Ed Drantch
Email Address: edrantch@whsv.com
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The switch from analog to digital broadcasting has not been an easy one. More than a million viewers were unprepared, and some stations were kicked off the air completely.

The Federal Communications Commission is working to make sure all problems are solved, and a representative was in the Valley to offer help Saturday.

A day after the long-awaited switch to digital, Priya Shrinivasan from the FCC is still answering questions, helping viewers outside the Radio Shack in the Valley Mall.

"I haven't you know had any questions about getting a box. Most people seem to have the box, it's just a matter of now what do I do," says Shrinivasan.

Suggesting re-scans and adjusting the antenna to the few who came out Saturday, Shrinivasan says she wasn't expecting a huge turn out, as many took the steps to prepare for the switch.

Inside Radio Shack, Manager David Shifflett helps customers with snowy TVs. He says business has picked up a bit.

When asked how many people he's seen since the switch, Shifflett replies, "It's dropped off a little, but it's picked up a lot recently. People realized they needed to the boxes to see the station."

"I was hoping that everybody got the word and everybody was prepared so the transition would go smoothly," says Shrinivasan.

Saturday was the last day reps from the FCC would be out answering questions. However, there are still resources available for help.

If you're still having trouble with installation, you can call 866-474-7286 until the end of July for free expert installation help.


Latest Comments

Posted by: Gabrielle Location: Briery Branch on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:41 AM

We have no signal at our house. I have turned my antenna every direction and scanned at every position on the turn. Still no signal for us. So we are totally without TV. Hopefully no warnings come across that we don't hear about some other way!
Posted by: Linda Location: Luray on Jun 15, 2009 at 09:09 AM

WE bought the box back in February and when Channel 3 switched to digital we lost it. It says the signal is too weak. We are very unhappy.
Posted by: Ruth Location: Page County on Jun 15, 2009 at 08:22 AM

Before Friday channel 3 was really clear but since Friday nothing for my parents. The box was hooked up in January and we could get another channel on it. It says no signal. With my large antenna and box I still can't get channel 3.So much for the local news.
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