DTV Converter Box Coupon Program Begins January 1
Thu, December 20, 2007
Between Jan. 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009, all US households are eligible to request up to two free coupons from the U.S. Department of Commerce, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. While the coupons aren’t expected to be issued until program-eligible boxes are available in local markets, consumers can sign up beginning January 1, 2008 by calling 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) or visiting at www.dtv.gov.
KAKM Broadcasts New Public Service Channel
Thu, October 18, 2007
In partnership with Juneau public television station KTOO, KAKM Channel 7 is broadcasting Gavel to Gavel Alaska coverage of the special session of the Alaska Legislature beginning today (Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007).
The broadcast is part of KAKM’s digital multi-cast service, so viewers will need a digital television with tuner to receive the signal over-the-air on KAKM DT 7.3.
The coverage also is available to cable viewers from KTOO on 37 cable systems statewide, including all of the GCI Cable systems, as well as on satellite TV’s Dish Network and online at www.ktoo.org/gavel.
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