Jun 11, 2009 6:52 pm US/Central
85-Year-Old Woman Gets DTV House Call
FRIDLEY, Minn. (WCCO) ―
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On Thursday, in Fridley, Virgil Okeson made a return visit to Anneliese's house. Okeson, a volunteer with Fridley's Chores & More program, was at her home on Wednesday installing a DTV converter box.
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It's only a day away from the end of analog television. Old-fashioned, over the air, TV will end Friday night at midnight.
If you're struggling with the switch to digital television, don't worry. There's help available.
On Thursday, in Fridley, Virgil Okeson made a return visit to Anneliese's house. Okeson, a volunteer with Fridley's Chores & More program, was at her home on Wednesday installing a DTV converter box.
"He put the box in and showed me how to do it, but I didn't get it," said Anneliese, who did not want her last name used.
"What kind of trouble are you having today?" asked Okeson.
"I don't know how to make it on. It don't go on," said the German immigrant.
No fancy repairs were needed, just a reminder to hit the power button on the TV.
"This particular TV will not work with this remote," explained Okeson.
"It's kind of complicated the whole dealy," said Anneliese. "I'm not sure how many people are gonna have problem with that."
People who have cable or satellite don't have to worry about the DTV switch. If you're like Anneliese, you'll need a converter box and antenna.
"The antenna is a pretty integral part of the system," said Okeson.
Airplanes, trees and even the wire inside stucco can affect your DTV reception.
"If you have a signal that, your picture isn't satisfactory, you may have to adjust your antenna system or change your antenna system," Okeson said.
There are a lot more channels available with DTV, but that doesn't matter to Anneliese.
"Now I want Channel 4," she told Okeson, as he handled her remote control.
You don't have to be older to get free help hooking up DTV. A half-dozen groups, including Best Buy, are working with the FCC to offer advice, even house calls. However, you will have to pay for converter boxes and possibly antennas.
Paula Engelking, Producer
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