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Broadcast TV Going Digital

Use this FCC website to check for the DTV signals that are available at your location. Full Story ››

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Are you ready for Digital TV? Bob Opsahl takes you through the steps to make sure you don't lose free TV on June 12 when all analog TV transmitters are turned off.

With less than 30 days left before the nationwide digital television (DTV) transition, the Federal Communications Commission is gearing up its ongoing consumer assistance efforts for a final push to make sure consumers are prepared for the end of analog broadcast service. Full Story ››

Get all the details on everything you need to do about the transition to Digital Television with WFTV's DTV Transition Guide.

The switch to digital TV has stirred up a lot of questions and uncovered unexpected problems. The CSD-DTV Help Center was established with cooperation from the FCC to help the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind community with issues related to the switch and to assist with the increasing problems with captioning people are experiencing. Full Story ››

On June 12th WRDQ-TV27 will change frequency. For those with digital TVs using antennas and for those with converter boxes it means you will lose the signal. Here's how to get TV27 back on your TV. Full Story ››
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INFO: More Information On The Digital Transition

You'll want to get the best box for your money, and CNET has compared many of the converter boxes available at major retailers. Full Story ››

The DTV transition is the switchover from the traditional analog method of transmitting television signals to exclusively digital broadcasting of free television programming. If you are a Central Florida cable or satellite TV subscriber, your service will likely continue uninterrupted. Full Story ››

High-Definition TV Information

If you are a Bright House customer in the Orlando area, and no longer receive WFTV on your digital TV, here's how to get us back. Full Story ››

WFTV Channel 9 and WRDQ Central Florida's TV 27 are on the cutting edge of high quality television with the first local newscasts in Florida presented in true high-definition. Click the link below to see the difference between high-def and regular-def, and see why the way you watch local news and weather will never be the same! Learn the basics and find answers to your questions about HDTV.
All About High-Definition TV

HDTV vs. Standard TV
Get all your questions about the differences between high-definition TV and standard definition TV by some of Central Florida's most knowledgeable experts. Click the video links below and watch and learn!
Why All The Talk About HDTV?
What Is HDTV And Why Is It Better?
Are There Different Types Of HDTVs?
Do I Automatically Get HDTV?
How Do I Get An HDTV Signal?
Where Do I Find HD Programming?
How Do DVRs Work?
Watch Audiences Compare HD To Standard TV

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Don't miss your favorite TV shows! Click here to get the latest WFTV, Channel 9 programming schedule. Full Story ››

Tech Tips

Today's business environment has never been more competitive. Companies in virtually every industry are working overtime to increase profits and outperform the competition. To aid them in their efforts, they are looking at a variety of ways to enable their employees to increase customer service. Full Story ››




2010 Consumer Electronics Show

Lady Gaga joined Dr. Dre at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to launch a new line of headphones with proceeds helping to fight AIDS in Africa. She also announced a new partnership with Polaroid to bring back the instant camera. (Jan. 7) Watch Video ››


Make WFTV Your Power-On Channel

Did you ever turn your television off at night and notice the next morning that your set comes on to a different channel? You can set your cable box so that your TV comes on to the station you want. It's easy! Full Story ››
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Job Searching Tips

During the typical job interview, you'll be asked a lot of questions. But do you really understand what the interviewer needs to know? Full Story ››