Local residents who have an older TV set somewhere in their house that is connected to an antenna will be forced to make some changes soon.

In February 2009, broadcasters are going digital and older sets connected to antennas won’t work. Those plan to purchase a digital converter box to keep your old TV functioning need to do it now.

If you wait until the last minute, stores that stock these converters may be out of them. A coupon is available from the government that will cover most of the cost of a converter box. But remember, they expire 90 days after you get one, so...