On June 12, 2009 the US FCC officially switched over-the-air television signals from analog to digital. When this change took effect, older TVs that received signals through antennas needed to be connected either to a cable TV service or to a special converter box. Television manufacturers are now required to build digital tuners into the TV set. There are multiple ways to determine if your TV is digital ready before spending money on a converter box or cable service. Tips Writer Bio
