1. DTV coupon program coming to an end

    The deadline to get a coupon for a digital converter box is fast approaching.

    1. Jul. 29, 2009
  2. Digital switch is latest technical advance for WRAL-TV

    Capitol Broadcasting President and CEO Jim Goodmon brought 53 years of analog television from Ch. 5 to an end with the tap of two buttons. The transition to digital is the just latest advance in television technology under Goodmon’s watch.

    1. Jun. 12, 2009
  3. Stations begin transition to digital

    After years of planning, television broadcasts in analog format will cease Friday and be replaced by a digital signal. You can get information by calling the FCC's hotline at 1-888-Call FCC (1-888-225-5322).

    1. Jun. 12, 2009
  4. Scan your TV after DTV conversion

    After television stations switch over to digital signals Friday, TV watchers might have to scan for channels on their digital converter box.

    1. Jun. 9, 2009
  5. Wake County offers DTV assistance

    On Thursday, June 11, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Wake residents can stop by any one of the following locations to apply for this federally-subsidized coupon that can be put toward the purchase of a DTV converter box.

    1. Jun. 11, 2009
  6. N.C. lawmaker wants DTV transition delayed

    U.S. Congressman G. K. Butterfield, D-N.C. is urging the Federal Communications Commission to delay next month's digital TV conversion, saying too many people could be without a television signal.

    1. Mar. 9, 2009
  7. FCC chairman wants DTV transition to proceed as planned

    A delay, Kevin Martin said Wednesday in Raleigh, would only increase confusion for viewers who are ready for the Feb. 17 move.

    1. Mar. 9, 2009
  8. Stations statewide hold DTV 'soft test' for viewers

    Television viewers were able to tell Thursday evening if their systems are ready for the switch to digital TV. Stations broadcast a test.

    1. Jan 16, 2009
  9. Cash for digital TV converter-box coupons runs out

    On Sunday, the program received requests for the last of the 51.5 million coupons for which Congress had alloted $1.34 billion. On Monday, it started a waiting list.

    1. Mar. 9, 2009
  10. Try out converter box, antenna early for DTV transition

    In two months television stations will switch off analog transmitters and broadcast only in digital.

    1. Dec 18, 2008
  11. Poll: 6 percent not ready for DTV switch

    Broadcasters have been working to get the word out about the switch to digital television, which begins Feb. 17. A new Elon University poll shows that not everyone has got the message, however.

    1. Nov 13, 2008
  12. Consumer Reports tests DTV converter boxes

    Consumer Reports found that all converter boxes tested produced picture quality ranging from acceptable to outstanding.

    1. Sep 30, 2008
  13. Some viewers may have trouble seeing WRAL-TV signal

    To get ready for the transition to digital TV that happens in February 2009, WRAL has to change out equipment at the top of our 2000-foot tower. We'll have to broadcast from an auxiliary antenna.

    1. Sep 26, 2008
  14. Digital TV coupons expiring too fast for some viewers

    To help defray the cost of digital converter boxes, every household can get up to two $40 coupons from the federal government, but there is a catch.

    1. Sep 24, 2008
  15. Satellite service causes complaints in digital TV test

    Many of our viewers are apparently not yet ready for the digital-TV transition. Wednesday night, WRAL-TV took part in a statewide "soft test" designed to help people determine their readiness.

    1. Sep 18, 2008
  16. Are you ready for DTV?

    WRAL-TV took part in a statewide test Wednesday night designed to help viewers figure out if they are ready for the digital TV transition.

    1. Sep 17, 2008
  17. Wilmington debuts DTV transition

    The digital TV era has officially begun in the U.S. At noon Monday, Wilmington became the first place in the nation to switch completely to digital broadcast signals.

    1. Oct 17, 2008
  18. Converter a Simple Way to Transition to Digital TV

    Digital converter boxes take digital TV signals and convert them so analog televisions can recognize it and work. But will you need one for your TV?

    1. Feb 20, 2008
  19. Group: Some Retailers Mislead Customers About DTV

    A national consumer group says people should beware of what store clerks tell them about the upcoming digital television transition.

    1. Feb 20, 2008
  20. Switch to All Digital TV Only A Year Away

    5 on Your Side provides answers on how you can make the switch from analog to digital television.

    1. Jan 10, 2008
  21. Coupons to Help Ease Digital TV Transition

    Next year, television will experience the biggest change since color replaced black and white, and consumers might have to make some changes to continue watching.

    1. Jan 1, 2008
  22. DTV Web Site Helping Folks With the Digital Switch

    The way you watch TV could change in the near future as broadcast stations go digital. The move may leave some unprepared viewers in the dark.

    1. Oct 16, 2007
  23. The Clock Is Counting Down to a Digital TV World

    Two years from now, the TV you watch may not be able to receive anything because a major change mandated by federal law will eliminate all but digital television.

    1. Oct 2, 2008
  24. History of WRAL Digital

    1. Nov 22, 2006