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The Tampa Tribune

Published: January 4, 2009

On Feb. 17, broadcast television stations will send only digital TV signals. To prepare, WFLA, News Channel 8, and some other local stations will conduct tests. If you see a notice on your screen during the upcoming three- to five-minute tests, you need a converter box.

Most boxes cost $40 to $80 each at retailers. To apply for a $40 coupon for a box, go to www.dtv2009

.gov. The home page urges applications by Dec. 31, but the deadline is March 31. All households are eligible to request up to two coupons.

WFLA test times are:

•Tuesday - 7 a.m.

•Jan. 12 - 9 a.m.

•Jan. 17 - 7 p.m.

•Jan. 21 - 1 p.m.

•Feb. 13 - 2 p.m.

•Feb. 15 - 8 p.m.

The News Channel 8 phone bank will accept calls during the tests. Call 1-800- 528-0808. You can also e-mail your questions to dtvanswers@wfla.com.

Keyword: DTV, for information about the conversion.

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