by KYW's Mike Dunn
The nationwide switch to all-digital television in 2009 prompted a briefing for perplexed members of Philadelphia City Council.
"When the television doesn't work, they're going to call us."
City Councilwoman Marion Tasco knows phones at city council offices will light up when TV goes all digital in February of 09:
"We need to explain to them what's going on."
So Council members were briefed by the Mayor's Commission on Technology, which is promoting converters for old analog TVs, and promoting federal coupons so low income residents can buy the converters. Executive Director Carole Smith says more meetings are planned:
"To show individuals where they can take their coupons to get them redeemed for the converter box, as well as how to install the converter box."
The converters will cost $60, discounted to $20 with the coupon.
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