For those suffering through poor cable and satellite broadcasts, the impending switch to mandated digital broadcasts over the airwaves has resulted HD being available in many areas throughout South Florida.

Find out which stations broadcast digital signals at antennaweb.org. Select "Choose an antenna" and enter your address for the best results. The site will tell you what stations are available and the type of antenna you need to receive them. You can also view a map that shows you where to point your antenna for the best reception.

Apply for a coupon for digital-to-analog converter box: The government is issuing $40 coupons toward specific converter boxes for older, analog television sets at www.dtv2009.gov.

The News Illustrated page: To see if you need a converter box or to learn the differences between analog and digital signals, download a pdf.