The Digital Cutoff date here in the US is only 11 days away. According to the last numbers I heard (EngadgetHD Podcast, about 2 weeks ago) there are still 3% of Americans who aren’t prepared. This was sort of confirmed when the FCC did a test awhile back and received 55,000 calls from people wondering why their TV wasn’t working.
With over six months of constant commercials everywhere, including cable and satellite companies trying to convince people that they need to upgrade when they don’t, there really isn’t any excuse to not have a converter box installed for OTA transmissions if you need one.
If you need help getting ready, Pete Stagman, Media Center MVP and administrator of The New England Digital Media Users Group, has published an article filling you in on what you need to know.
Head over to NEDMUG and make sure you’re ready. It’s easier to get a converter box now than it will be to call the FCC on June 12th.
