Helping you plan for the switch:-
taken from www.digitalready.gov.au
Contents:-
1. Introduction
2. When is the switchover happening?
3. When is the switchover happening in my area?
4. Is digita TV availalbe in my area?
5. When should I start thinking about converting?
6. What equipment will I need?
Introduction:
Digital television provides vastly improved picture and sound quality, including widescreen pictures and digital audio, including radio broadcasts. Digital television also offers the benefits of more channels and content. For example, the ABC has already introduced ABC2 which is only broadcast in digital. SBS has the SBS World News in digital. The Seven, Nine and Ten networks have introduced High Definition digital channels. Network Ten launched a digital-only sports channel, named One, in March 2009. Gradually, each of the free-to-air television broadcasters will be introducing new digital channels and content.
If you wish to continue to receive free-to-air shows, you will need a TV capable of receiving digital signals.
When is the switchover happening?:
The switchover will begin in 2010 and continue until the end of 2013. It will be rolled-out progressively around the country, region by region.
When is the switchover happening in my area?:
Click on the link below to find out the Digital Switchover Timetable.
Is digital TV available in my area?:
Your local broadcaster can confirm whether a digital TV service has commenced in your area. Contact details for broadcasters can be obtained from Free TV
Additionally you can check the broadcasters’ websites for digital rollout information. The ABC and SBS provide detailed information on established digital services and information on the expected coverage of most of their digital services.
Local digital reception quality can be affected by trees, geography, buildings and other obstructions near your residence.
When should I start thinking about converting?:
You should think about converting now. The sooner you convert the sooner you will be able to enjoy the benefits of digital television. If you have more than one television in your home, you might want to plan to convert each set over a course of time. But once all the TVs, VCRs and DVD recorders in your house on which you want to watch or record digital TV are converted, you don’t need to do anything more, and you probably won’t notice when the switchover occurs in your area.
What equipment will I need?:
You will need either a digital set top box to connect to your existing analog television to receive digital signals, a television with an integrated digital tuner, or a subscription TV service that offers digital free-to-air channels.
Reference:
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. (n.d.a). Benefits of Digital television. Digital Switchover. Retrieved 12 May 2009 from http://www.digitalready.gov.au/why.aspx
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. (n.d.a). FAQs. Digital Switchover. Retrieved 12 May 2009 from http://www.digitalready.gov.au/faqs.aspx
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