Dtv Broadcast Stations Top 1,100

[Gregg Lengling]

-- Forty New Local Stations Sign on with Digital --

WASHINGTON, DC - The National Association of Broadcasters announced today that 40 local broadcast stations have joined the list of television stations broadcasting in digital, bringing the total number of DTV stations on air to 1,101 in 202 markets that serve 99.35% of U.S. TV Households.

Below is the list of new DTV stations. In addition, 81.41% of the more than 106 million U.S. TV households are in markets with five or more broadcasters airing DTV and 55.83% are in markets with eight or more broadcasters sending digital signals.

The National Association of Broadcasters is a full-service trade association that promotes and protects free, over-the-air local radio and television stations' interests in Washington and around the world. NAB is the broadcaster's voice before Congress, federal agencies and the courts. NAB also serves a growing number of associate and international broadcaster members. Information about NAB can be found at //www.nab.org.