| Analog Broadcast Channel |
How broadcast stations are currently transmitting TV Signals |
| ATSC Tuner |
Tuner in a TV that is capable of tuning digital broadcast signals |
| Converter |
Device connected to an analog TV that converts a signal to view on a TV |
| Digital Broadcast Channel |
How broadcast stations are going to transmit TV signals after the digital transition |
| Digital TV |
A TV that is capable of receiving digital broadcast signals |
| Digital Tuner |
Tuner in a TV that is capable of receiving digital broadcast signals |
| Digital Transition Converter |
Device connected to an analog TV that accepts a digital broadcast signal and converts it to analog for viewing on an analog TV |
| Federal Coupon Program |
Government program providing coupons towards the purchase of a digital transition converter |
| HDTV |
TV that is capable of displaying High Definition Video |
| HDTV Broadcast Channel |
Programming provided in hi-quality digital, 16:9 aspect ratio, with digital audio |
| NTSC Tuner |
Tuner that is capable of tuning analog broadcast signals |
| QAM Capable Tuner |
Tuner that is capable of tuning digital signals on many cable systems |
| Diagrams/Images:
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Hookup of a Digital Transition Box
Hookup of a TV Connected to Cable ONE
Format differences (16:9 vs 4:3) |