Richard G. Lugar, United States Senator for Indiana

U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar’s offices now have television converter box coupon applications available.

Starting February 17, 2009, television stations will be required to broadcast in digital according to the Digital Television (DTV) Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005. The aim of the switch is to free up analog airwaves for public safety communications, including police, rescue squads and fire departments.

Individuals relying on an antenna for television service will need to purchase a converter box. Each household is eligible for two $40 coupons to offset the purchase of converter boxes. Individuals can apply for a coupon online (https://www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx) or visit one of Lugar's offices for a coupon application.

Televisions connected to cable or satellite will not be affected by the switch

Lugar’s offices are located at:

101 NW Martin Luther King Blvd Room 122 Evansville, Indiana 47708 (812) 465-6313	Covington Plaza 6384 A West Jefferson Blvd Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 (260) 422-1505		1180 Market Tower 10 West Market Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 (317) 226-5555
175 West Lincolnway Suite G-1 Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 (219) 548-8035		Washington, D.C. 306 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-1401 (202) 224-4814

The purchase of a new television is not necessary when using the converter box. Older (analog) televisions will continue to work with the new digital service when hooked up through the converter box.

For more information about the DTV transition, visit http://lugar.senate.gov/dtv.cfm.

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