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DTV Switch Set for Today in Wilmington
All systems are go for the nation’s first push into digital TV broadcasting.
On Sunday, the Federal Communications Commission confirmed that plans are moving ahead for an all-digital television transition for the Wilmington, N.C., market. The switch, which has been set up to gauge viewer and broadcaster readiness for the larger Feb. 17, 2009, transition, is set for 12 noon in the coastal market.
There was some talk the transition would be delayed due to the situation created by Tropical Storm Hanna, which impacted the Carolinas and much of the Eastern United States Friday and Saturday. FCC officials said they held a conference call with Wilmington broadcasters about the Monday switch, and both sides confirmed that they would move ahead with the digital TV plans.
The transition should be festive, with city and county officials, FCC staff and broadcasters marking the occasion with events that start in Wilmington at 10:30 a.m. Eastern.
All systems are go for the nation’s first push into digital TV broadcasting.
On Sunday, the Federal Communications Commission confirmed that plans are moving ahead for an all-digital television transition for the Wilmington, N.C., market. The switch, which has been set up to gauge viewer and broadcaster readiness for the larger Feb. 17, 2009, transition, is set for 12 noon in the coastal market.
There was some talk the transition would be delayed due to the situation created by Tropical Storm Hanna, which impacted the Carolinas and much of the Eastern United States Friday and Saturday. FCC officials said they held a conference call with Wilmington broadcasters about the Monday switch, and both sides confirmed that they would move ahead with the digital TV plans.
The transition should be festive, with city and county officials, FCC staff and broadcasters marking the occasion with events that start in Wilmington at 10:30 a.m. Eastern.
