House votes to delay DTV

The House voted to delay the digital TV transition to June 12 today, following the Senate, which passed a similar bill last week. This is the second round of legislation on this matter to go through Congress, the first round passed in the Senate, but failed in the House to move the switch from Feb. 17. Now, all that's left is for President Obama to approve it, as he likely will because of his prior support to delay the switch.

Yay! This means I can watch LOST on my analog TV through the season!

DTV Delay Take II

The House is likely to vote within the next week on a bill to delay the digital TV transition. The House defeated a bill last week, which the Senate had approved unanimously. The Senate again voted unanimously on a revised bill Thursday to delay the transition until June 12.

According to the Nielson Co., millions of Americans may lose the ability to watch TV completely if the switch remains on Feb. 17.

No DTV delay

There will be no delay in making TV broadcasts digital as the House voted against the bill Wednesday.

The Senate voted unanimously Monday to push the switch from February to June.

Any American with an analog TV must prepare for digital, otherwise they will have a television blackout come late February.

DTV delay?

Looks like the switch from analog television broadcasts to digital will get a four-month delay—from Feb. 17 to June 12, according to the Associated Press. 

Following the Senate's unanimous approval of the extension Monday, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on it either Tuesday or Wednesday. 

The bill is supported by the Obama administration and Democratic lawmakers, who have said many Americans would not be ready in time for a February switch, as reported by the AP:

"The Nielsen Co. estimates that more than 6.5 million U.S. households that rely on analog sets to pick up over-the-air broadcast signals could see their TVs go dark next month if the shutdown is not postponed. People who subscribe to cable or satellite TV, or have a newer TV with a digital tuner, are not affected."

Are you ready for the switch?