Frequently Asked Questions
How many people in your community are not ready for DTV?
Nielsen estimates that as of May 24, 3.67% of households in Memphis were not ready for the DTV transition.
How many local households rely on over-the-air TV signals? In Memphis, Nielsen estimates that about 86,850 households (or 12.9% of that media market) rely entirely on over-the-air broadcasts.
Is it too late for consumers to get coupons for the converter boxes? Consumers must apply by June 1 if they want to receive their coupons by June 12. Coupons will be available until July 31 through http://www.dtv2009.gov or by calling 1-888-CALL-FCC.
What events are happening in the community to help people get ready for DTV?

Saturday, June 6
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sears – Hickory Ridge Mall (electronics section)
6210 Hickory Ridge Mall
Memphis, TN 38115

Tuesday, June 9
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wesley Senior Ministries’ Graceland Gardens
1430 Graceland Pines
Memphis, TN 38116

Tuesday, June 9
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Memphis Area Transit Authority
North End Terminal
444 N. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103
 

Wednesday, June 10
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
J.K. Lewis Senior Center
118 North Parkway
Memphis, TN 38105

 Wednesday, June 10
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Memphis Area Transit Authority
North End Terminal
444 N. Main St.
Memphis, TN 38103 

 Thursday, June 11
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Poplar-White Station Branch Library
5094 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38117
Call LINC at (901) 415-2700 for more information.

Thursday, June 11
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Whitehaven Branch Library
4120 Millbranch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
Call LINC at (901) 415-2700 for more information.

Is it possible to get free local in-home installation for the converter box?

The following are providing in-home installation in the Memphis region:

R & D Training & Technical & Service, Inc.
Contact: 866-202-4596

Hernandez ConsultingLLC
Contact: 800-310-8515

Installs Inc., LLC
Contact: 800-582-4250

The following are providing in-home installation in Tennessee:

Green Planet Construction
Contact: 888-508-1115

IAFC
Contact: 888-225-5322

Where can consumers call for help with the DTV transition? (888) CALL-FCC
Digital Television Transition


The Digital Transition
The what and why of the DTV transition
What you will need for the DTV conversion
Preparing for the end of analog broadcast
Technical Information
Formats and Bandwidth
Advantages and Disadvantages to Conversion
There are both benefits and drawbacks to the DTV switch. Find out more about both sides of the equation.


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