DTV Deadline Just Days Away

MyFoxNY.com - The clock is ticking down on the last week before television transitions to a digital format.

The FCC offered some free clinics to help New Yorkers get through it, without losing their signal.

Watch Brett Larson's report to the left.

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The switch only applies to free over-the-air programming. 

If you only receive over-the-air programming, you will need a TV set with a built-in digital tuner or a digital-ready monitor with a separate digital tuner set-top box.

The only additional equipment required to view over-the-air digital programming with a DTV-equipped set is a regular rooftop or set-top antenna.

Until July 31, 2009, all U.S. households will be able to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of eligible digital-to-analog converter boxes.

Coupon-eligible converter boxes are expected to cost between $50-$70 and will be available at electronics stores and online retailers.

Coupons will be available on a first come, first served basis.

This will include retail information indicating where converter boxes are available for purchase within a five-mile radius of recipients' homes.

Click HERE for information on hooking up a converter box.