Digital Transition - Table of Contents

Learn the Basics: 'The Plan', overview, definitions, why DTV? The basics of the Digital Transition and what it means to you. These issues are addressed:

• What Is The Transition Plan? Why now? What is the significance of June 12th, 2009?

• Digital Television Overview: What are the three major formats? What is 8VSB, QAM?

• Why Digital Television? Why are we doing this?

• Analog vs. Standard Definition vs. High Definition

• DTV and Analog TV - What will work? What viewers need to be ready.

• Why Multicom? A leading resource for products, services, and information for 25 years!

Digital TV Glossary of Terms: A discussion of common terms used in the transition and industry

Digital Transition - Consumer Basics FAQ: It is the  consumer who will be directly affected by the digital transition. Here we provide simple answers to the most common questions from the consumer side. Do your end-users have questions? Send them here.

Important Information for Cable Operators: New FCC requirements that mandate cable operators to educate consumers about the transition. Read more about it here.

The big question that remains is:
How does your system fit into this transition?

Below is a table with 10 scenarios. Reading across, pick the scenario that best fits your situation and click the scenario number.

You will be taken to a page with a more detailed explanation as well a block diagram with with the specific equipment needed to implement your unique requirements.

For a further detailed explanation and comparison of each scenario, click here

Unsure? Click here to see each scenario broken down with a detailed explanation, as well as the specific equipment needed to implement your transitional requirements. We have also included a brief application summary to assist you in distinguishing your unique situation. Need our Digital Transition Guide on a CD? Request it!

Transition Tip: Don't be confused! It is important to understand that the change from analog to digital transmission is not a change from analog to high definition. The change is to digital broadcasting which also includes high definition. Digital broadcasting allows for high definition, but you don't have to have a high definition TV to watch digital television. Digital broadcasting includes standard definition, enhanced definition and high definition formats.

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