DTV webcast on TheBostonChannel.com -- Friday, May 16 at 12:30 p.m.

DTV road show at Museum Of Science -- Saturday, May 17

DTV special on Cityline -- Sunday, May 18 at noon

WCVB-TV/DT Channel 5 will host a series of events on-air, on-line and in the community next weekend, May 16-18, in an on-going effort to offer viewers a comprehensive guide to understanding the transition to digital television in February 2009. The switch to digital television in February 2009 is said to be the biggest change in television viewing since color.

“Digital Truth” Web cast -- Friday, May 16 Susan Wornick will host a live, half-hour web cast Friday, May 16 on TheBostonChannel.com. She will be joined by WCVB Engineer Rick Zach. They will answer viewer questions through email and phone about the transition.

Community Event – Museum of Science -- Saturday, May 17 On Saturday, May 17 from 1-5PM the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will bring their Digital Road Show to the plaza immediately in front of the Museum of Science. Visitors will be able to learn more about digital television and view the differences between digital and analog transmission. This interactive exhibit is designed for all ages.

CityLine -- Sunday, May 18 Karen Holmes Ward, Host and Executive Producer of CityLine, will anchor a 30-minute special about DTV and how it impacts WCVB viewers, especially those in rural and urban communities.

Continuing Initiatives

News Coverage The NewsCenter 5 team examines the issue from every angle throughout the year. Led by consumer reporter Susan Wornick, viewers will get a complete overview on DTV, information on converter boxes, how and where to get them and background on buying a new, digital television.

Public Service Announcements WCVB is broadcasting a series of ‘Digital Truth’ psa’s explaining the transition and how it will impact local viewers featuring Ed Harding.

TheBostonChannel.com The web site has a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to everything DTV. Detailed information on the transition to DTV can be found here

What is Digital Television (DTV) DTV is defined as the transmission of television signals in digital instead of analog. The switch to digital television in February 2009 is said to be the biggest change in television since color. DTV transforms the television viewing experience by providing dramatically clearer pictures and better sound quality. DTV also provides for the possibility of multiple channels, improved program guides and interactive capabilities.