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Office of Cable Communications
Digital Television
Welcome to the Seattle Cable Office web page about the federal digital television transition program.
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Still need digital converter coupons? Don't know what to do? Please join us at any one of three community events where you can learn about the digital transition, how to install your converter box, and sign up for your free coupons. For additional information, please call 206-386-1989 or see the Digital Town Hall info on King 5 web site.
- October 23, 3:00-4:30
Seattle Downtown library auditorium
1000 Fourth Avenue
Flyer with more info
- October 23, 6:00-7:30
Asian Counseling and Referral Service
3639 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way S
Flyer with more info
- November 6, 10:00-2:00
Garfield Community Center
2323 E. Cherry St.
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Scam alert: Miracle ClearView is marketing a "free" digital converter box. The main problem is that it costs significantly more than one you can buy in any retail store, and you don't get to use the coupon from the federal government. If you have any questions about ads you see for "free" digital converter boxes, please do not hesitate to call Seattle's Office of Cable Communications at 206-386-1989.
Consumer Alert!
Some retailers are selling the old, analog TV's without required notice that the TV's will be obsolete after 2/17/09. If you are buying a new TV, please make sure that it says "digital," has an input connection labeled "digital input" or has the letters ATSC.
Where you can buy a digital converter box.
Digital converter boxes are now available at Best Buy and Radio Shack throughout Seattle. We have also heard that a box retailing for $39.95 will be available in June, but we do not yet have retail locations. Please return to this site for updated information.
Certified converter boxes are available from both national and local retailers. Call ahead to confirm availability of coupon-eligible converter boxes on the day you plan to shop.
Local Retailer: Precision Audio & Video
6215 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
522-7607
Fred Meyer
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