COLUMBUS, Ohio -- If you know someone confused about the digital television conversion coming Friday, June 12, the “Ohio Get Converted” project was designed to help.
NBC 4 will stop simulcasting regular programming on its analog channel at 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 10.
“Ohio Get Converted,” a free program to help targeted Ohio citizens learn how to install digital TV conversion boxes and to facilitate online ordering of $40-off discount coupons, is holding mobile clinics in senior buildings and other community sites to assist anyone who needs it.
The program is targeted to reach seniors, low-income families, people with limited English and people with disabilities.
It is a part of the $90 million in funding provided by The American Recovery Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Bill) to provide outreach, technical assistance and education for vulnerable populations.
At the mobile clinics, program staff provides hands-on demonstrations of:
- How to install the digital-convertor boxes
- Connecting antennas
- Answers questions on how to install the convertor boxes to TVs with DVD players and VCRs
- How to order the FCC-funded $40-off coupons to buy the convertor boxes. Some sites will have Internet access to allow clinic attendees to order the coupons on the spot.
Come out to three local clinics:
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 8, at Whetstone Recreation Center, 3923 High St., Columbus.
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Fieldstone Court Homes, 2850 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus.
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Fieldstone Court Homes, 2850 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus.
Call 614-360-1878 or visit http://www.ohiogetconverted.com for more information.
Visit http://www.nbc4i.com/cmh/online/dtv/ for more information on the digital switch.
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