Back in 2009, the government required that all local TV stations converted to a digital signal. People that had an analog antennae, TV, etc had to purchase a new digital antennae to receive these channels. Once the process was complete, many didn’t realize how great a digital picture looked and how many perks it had.

Listed below are a few of the perks that you can receive with digital TV:

Better picture and sound quality: Not only does the picture look ten times better in digital, the sound will sound crisp due to the 5.1 surround effects. Local channels such as CBS, Fox and ABC are able to broadcast in high definition (HD) as long as the user has a HD capable TV.

More channels: If the viewer has no cable TV, the digital transition enabled local TV channels to broadcast more than one channel per affiliate, giving the viewer even more options for free. For example, if your local ABC affiliate only had channel 7, they may now carry channels such as 7.1, 7.2, etc. These additional channels can carry the weather or themed programming such as old TV shows from the 1970s and 1980s giving a lot more options.

Overall, a digital television will greatly increase your television experience. Not only will you get more in terms of local programming, the picture quality and sound, it will make you want to forget analog forever!