So it’s the end of television as we know it on Feb. 17, 2009. Television stations in the United States will quit broadcasting analog signals.

If you currently use “rabbit ears” or use another type of attached antenna to receive your television signals, you will lose your signal. (If you have digital television or your stations are supplied by your cable company, then you should be okay.)

In order to watch your analog (non-digital) television without a box supplied by your cable company, you will need to purchase a converter box. Digital broadcasting should provide a clearer picture and more programming options for you. If you act now, the U.S. Federal Government will give you two $40 coupons for converter boxes through the TV Converter Box Coupon Program created by Congress.

This might be a good thing to mention to older family members. And if you have relatives without internet access, you can give away your coupon to help.

Read the details at http://www.dtv2009.gov/. You’ll discover why you need the converter box and where you can buy one in your area or online.