Centris, the research firm, says that 9.2 million U.S. households could experience Digital TV outages next year when the nation switches to digital signals. The transition is expected to mostly impact viewers who get their signals over-the-air via antennas because cable and satellite providers will provide set-top solutions. But in a new report released today, Centris says that of the 17 million households that receive over-the-air signals, 54 percent are located "in challenging reception areas." The research firm says "challenging reception" means that a viewer would receive only four or fewer broadcast TV stations if they used a small or medium omidirectional rooftop antenna or an indoor antenna. Centris says many homes will have to upgrade their antennas if they expect to watch TV when the transition occurs. http://www.tvpredictions.com/centris041008.htm
* Centris: 9M Households Could Have DTV-Reception Issues http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6549926.html?rssid=193
