Dawn of digital-only TV arrives; analog just a static memory

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At a minute past midnight, broadcasters shut down their outdated analog transmitters, leaving static to watch for those who weren’t ready.

American TV viewers were given four extra months to get ready for the switch, when Congress voted early this year to delay the digital TV transition.

At that time, an estimated 6.5 million homes — including many elderly, poor and disabled Americans — weren’t prepared for a February 17 switch to digital, supporters argued.

“In any change this big, there are going to be disruptions,” said Michael Copps, the Federal Communications Commission acting chairman. “We are trying our best to provide people, especially those who are most at-risk, with the help they need to make the switch as smoothly as possible. And we’re going to keep offering it after June 12, so people should call us at 1-888-CALL-FCC.”