Switch To Digital Broadcast TV In Maine...What's The Time Table For Change?

In 2009, if you have an old analog television, off air broadcasting is going to change. Are you ready For Febuary 17th deadline? 

In Aroostook County Maine, Channel 8 in Presque Isle serves this part of "Vacationland". For details on the history of why the need for change and other FAQ, visit the WAGM TV 8 site. The FCC has a rebate for $40 for boxes to convert your old black and white into state of the art receiver so you don't miss a beat on off air broadcasts.  If you are on cable or a dish, you are not going to have to worry.  But in rural areas where you want to see local broadcasts, and use an rabbit ears or other method to pick up the signal, this change affects you!