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• Area Events for June 15
  Here's What's Happening Today in Your Area
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• Waiting for a Converter Box Coupon, or Need a Replacement?
  There’s good news if your name is on the waiting list for a converter box coupon from the Federal Government, or if your coupons expired.
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• Gray Television President Testifies before Congress about the DTV Transition
  Gray Television president Bob Prather appeared before Congress Thursday to discuss the DTV transition. Mr. Prather is testifying on the state of the DTV transition so far and what the company has experienced.
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• The History of NewsChannel 7
  With the switch to digital broadcasting happening Monday night, the analog signal which NewsChannel 7 has output for 55 years will be shut down. And with a chapter of Channel 7 history closing, we take a look back at the history of Wausau's first television station.
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• NEW INFO: WSAW's Switch from Analog to Digital will now take place Monday February 16, 2009 at 11:55 p.m.
  There is now a new date and time when NewsChannel 7 will switch from analog to full digital television. This switch will now take place on Monday February 16, 2009 at 11:55 p.m. WSAW will cease operations of its analog transmission and will continue to broadcast in full digital television.
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• Federal Communications Commission to Hold Imformational Discussion at the Wausau Mall Valentine's Day Weekend
  If you have questions about a specific converter box that you own, you may bring it with you (along with your remote control and manual) to get detailed information on how to connect it to your TV set. The FCC will be at the Wausau Mall Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and February 15.
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• Wausau/Rhinelander CBS, NBC and ABC Network Television Stations Confirm Conversion to Digital on February 17, 2009
  Wausau/Rhinelander CBS, NBC and ABC Network Television Stations confirm conversion to digital tv on February 17, 2009.
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• Local Stations To Convert to All-Digital Broadcasting Feb 17th
  Despite pending legislation that would allow a delay, NewsChannel 7 and 2 other stations in the Wausau/Rhinelander Television Market will convert to all-digital broadcasts on February 17th, 2009.
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• What Would D.T.V. Transition Delay Mean for NewsChannel 7 Viewers?
  The D.T.V. Transition Delay is still in limbo. But if the required switch-over date is delayed, how would that affect you?
• DTV Education session set for Thursday in Minocqua
  The FCC is holding another DTV Education session Thursday January 29, in Minocqua. If you have any questions about the upcoming transition, you are strongly encouraged to attend this free event.
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• NEW INFO: House Defeats Bill to Delay Digital TV Transition
  WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House has defeated a bill to postpone the upcoming transition from analog to digital television broadcasting by four months to June 12.
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• Feds Start Wait List for DTV Converter Box Coupons
  The Commerce Department says there's a waiting list for anyone applying for federal coupons to pay for converter boxes ahead of the transition to digital television broadcasts. Those on the list may not get their voucher in time for next month's switchover.
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• Rib Mountain Tower To See Digital Boost For NewsChannel 7 Viewers
  It's the first thing you'll see to let you know you're getting close to home. But do you know what the tower on Rib Mountain is for?
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• DTV: Clearing Up the Converter Box Coupon Confusion
  When does your Government-issued converter box coupon expire? Where can you find the boxes? Which box should you choose?
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• Hidden Cam Investigation: Are Cable and Satellite Companies Adding to DTV Confusion?
  The switch to all Digital TV is getting closer, but there's still a lot of confusion about what you have to do to get ready. Are TV retailers, cable and satellite companies adding to it, or do they have their facts straight?
  
• Hidden Cam Investigation Shows what Local Retailers are Telling Customers about DTV
  We used a hidden camera to check local electronic and cable companies out. Are they using the DTV switch to sell more products?
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• Preparation Continues for the DTV Switch
  The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is working to make sure you will continue to get a television signal after February 17th of 2009, when analog signals are shut off and broadcasts go digital.
  
• Digital Television: What You Need to Know - Part 3 - The Benefits
  A recap of how you can make sure you're ready for D-TV. Also, what's the difference between Digital TV and HDTV? Plus, how you can make sure you're getting the most out of the digital television experience.
  
• Digital Television: What You Need to Know - Part 2 - Your Options
  February 17th of 2009 - that's the date TV stations will no longer broadcast analog signals, and switch to all-digital. For most of you, the change should be painless. But if you have an older TV, and don't subscribe to cable or satellite service - be warned. The stations you usually pull in with just an antenna will be blacked out.
  
• Digital Television: What You Need to Know - Part 1 - The Basics
  On February 17th, 2009, less than one year from now, all television broadcasts including the one you're watching right now, will be sent exclusively in digital. If you’re like most viewers, you probably have a lot of questions about what it all means and, more importantly, what, if anything, you need to do.
  
• FAQs About DTV
   

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