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Effective Immediately Very Important Beginning Feb. 18, 2009, television stations will stop broadcasting analog signals. An older, nondigital television without cable or satellite service will need a special converter box to receive a picture. The boxes are expected to cost between $50 and $70. Each household can request two $40 coupons at no charge to help pay for the boxes. There are four ways to request a coupon: - Apply online at www.dtv2009.gov.
- Call the coupon program's 24-hour hotline at 1-888-DTV-2009 or TTY 1-877-530-2634.
- Mail a coupon application to P.O. Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000.
- Fax a coupon application to 1-877-DTV-4ME2.
The program is being administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, located on the web at www.ntia.doc.gov.
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The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters is one of the nation's leading state broadcast associations. With 100% of Mississippi TV stations, and 85% of Mississippi radio stations as members, the MAB represents the Mississippi broadcast industry in Washington and at the state and local levels. The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters has been representing and serving Mississippi radio and television since 1941.
The MAB provides the latest news and information affecting the broadcast industry through online and print newsletters, meeting notes, legal industry memos, an e-mail action list and educational events during the year. If you're already a MAB member, come in to our members-only area. If you aren't an MAB member, you can find out about joining by contacting the MAB office. |
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The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB) is a nonprofit trade association for radio and television stations in Mississippi. Its purpose is to assist members with broadcast industry and general business related challenges. MAB members are offered educational seminars, legal hotlines, lobbying representation, updates on industry trends, and opportunities to network with other broadcasters. |
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