February 17, 2009 is the [current] drop-dead date for Analog TV broadcasts in the US. DTVConverter.info provides all the essential info a consumer needs to know about this transition and how to be prepared. Taking the topic a step further, CNET has a good article discussing converter boxes, among other technologies, that consumers choosing to stick with their standard 4:3 TVs will need to keep watching.

As always, you can view the official HDTV Countdown clock.

Seeing as this is the start of this blog, it seems appropriate to introduce some topics and link to some references. Wikipedia has a great page for HD Radio as well as HDTV. The US Government has an offical site for digital television featuring a countdown to the conversion, among other things.

These are a few links to get us started. Please post any resources that you feel provide learning around digital transmission.

CNET recently posted a review of in-car HD Radio Receivers. One of the biggest issues with migrating to HD in your car is the mess it can create when replacing your stock stereo. This CNET article takes the hassle into account and offers some advice on which model might work best for you.

This site is built to discuss what’s new in the Hi-Def industry. Discussion is not limited to just equipment. This blog will open topics related to broadcasting, consumer adoption, government regulations, etc.

The site is just getting started. I hope you will check back often for updates!