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So it sounds like the old analog TV transmissions are going to get extended past February 17:
Echoing concerns from consumer groups, Mr. Podesta said that the Obama transition staff has found major difficulties in the transition, which was authorized by Congress in 2005. On Feb. 17, stations are scheduled to cease their analog transmissions and broadcast only in digital form, requiring consumers without a digital-ready TV who rely on over-the-air signals to install converter boxes.
How many people actually rely on over the air analog transmissions these days? The high end estimate puts it at 6-7 million households. That's about as close to universal penetration as you're going to see short of some kind of coercion. The old analog cell system was turned off with minimal problems recently; they should just let this go.
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