The FCC has adopted the "Analog Nightlight" Program, Which Would Provide Emergency and Digital Transition Information Following the DTV Transition.

The Analog Nightlight encourages and permits continued analog TV service for 30 days after the February 17,2009 DTV transition date to provide public safety information and DTV transition information for any viewers who do not have the necessary equipment to receive digital broadcasts by the transition deadline.

See the attached PDFs for more information…

Attachments:

News Release [138 KB PDF]
Report & Order [202 KB PDF]
Appendix A [122 KB PDF]
Chairman Martin Statement [72 KB PDF]
Commissioner Copps Statement [81 KB PDF]
Commissioner Adelstein Statement [63 KB PDF]
Commissioner McDowell Statement [63 KB PDF]