Digital television set top box (STB) which will be distributed to poor households (RTM).(Illustration).ANTARA/Akhmad Nazaruddin Lathif.TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The time for the transition from television broadcasting to digital TV is getting closer.The Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) stated that the transition from television broadcasting to digital TV was carried out in three stages.The first phase is enforced until April 30, 2022, during which analog TV broadcasts in 166 regencies/cities (56 broadcast service areas) will be turned off.The second phase of cessation of analog TV broadcasts will be carried out on August 25, 2022, and the third phase will be terminated no later than November 2, 2022.If you are in the area where the first stage of analog TV is turned off, make sure the television in your home is ready to receive digital broadcasts.Here's how.First, to be able to watch digital television broadcasts, first you need to make sure that in your area there are already digital television broadcasts.Download digital TV signal on Google Play Store and App Store.With this application, you can check the digital TV signal in your area.Tempo tried several locations.In Central Jakarta the signal looks strong.It is marked with a dark red color and it is also written, “BSTV Gajah Mada Plaza, DKI Jakarta area.Strong signal."When trying to see the state of the signal in Jayapura, Papua, it says “Signal is weak.”It also said the transmitter came from TVRI Polemak, the Papua-1 service area.Then when trying to see the state of the signal in Banda Aceh, the words "Signal is weak."It also said the transmitter came from Trans_7 Banda Aceh, the Aceh-1 service area.Second, you need a regular home antenna, which is a UHF antenna either in the form of an outdoor antenna or an indoor antenna which is also commonly used to catch analog television broadcasts.Third, make sure that the television in your home is equipped with a DVBT2 digital television broadcast receiver.Kominfo has already provided a reference for the brand and series of set top boxes.If the television in your home can only receive analog television broadcasts, then you need to install a set top box set-top box.The set top box will help the digital television signal captured by the antenna to be displayed even though the television in your home is a television for analog broadcasting.After your television set is connected, select the Settings/Settings option and then select auto scan to scan digital television broadcast programs around you.Marketing Communication Evercoss, Aldiano Sikumbang, said that to watch digital television broadcasts, device adjustments were needed.If the TV set at home already has a DVB T2 standard tuner, viewers just need to re-scan.However, if the television set is still analog and the user does not plan to replace the television set, it can add a certified Set Top Box (STB), then pair it with the television."Every certified STB can certainly capture digital TV broadcasts that can be enjoyed with clearer and high-resolution images," said Aldiano in his explanation quoted on Saturday, March 12, 2022. "The difference is in the image quality offered and some additional features for convenience. operation."He then gave the example of the Evercoss STB which carries advanced features.This device can record TV broadcasts that are currently broadcast with an external device (flash disk).In addition, said Aldiano, this tool can also be connected using USB, HDMI, WIFI which is operated via a remote control so as to produce shows in Full HD 1080p format.The device can also be connected to all types of TVs, both Smart TV types and regular LED TVs."Even this device can also be connected to tube TV. Simply by connecting a converter kit from HDMI to VGA, people can already enjoy digital TV broadcasts on old TV sets," said Aldiano.Read: Choose a Set Top Box to Switch to Digital TV BroadcastAlways update the latest information.Watch breaking news and selected news from Tempo.co on the Telegram channel "Tempo.co Update".Click https://t.me/tempodotcoupdate to join.You need to install the Telegram application first.Get exclusive and in-depth news summaries according to your chosen topic by reading Tempo's selected newsletterRecently, the government has allowed Eid homecoming.However, the government has set a number of conditions to control the Covid-19 outbreak.