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December 3, 2008 Katie Yocum (202) 418-2300
COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN TO VISIT HAWAII FOR DTV OUTREACH
Visit is Part of Nationwide Tour Focusing on Markets with High Levels of Over-the-Air 
Television Viewers
Washington, DC – From December 9th through 11th, FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein will 
visit the Aloha State of Hawaii, specifically Honolulu, Maui and Hilo to hold six (6) public town 
hall meetings on Hawaii’s early the digital television (DTV) transition.  
WHO: FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein
WHAT: Public Town Halls on the DTV Transition
WHEN: December 9, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WHERE: Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Hawaii Rooms 1 and 2
777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI
 
 WHEN: December 9, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: State Capitol Building (Press Conference with Lt. Governor Aiona)
415 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI
WHEN: December 10, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WHERE: Kaunoa Senior Center
401 Alakapa Place, Spreckelsville, HI
WHEN: December 10, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Location TBD
Maui, HI
WHEN: December 11, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
WHERE: Aunty Sally’s Luau House
799 Piiilani Street, Hilo, HI
WHEN: December 11, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
WHERE: Location TBD
Hilo, HI
For environmental concerns, Hawaii will be the first State to undergo the DTV transition, 
scheduled for noon, January 15, 2009 – nearly a month ahead of the mainland.  Because 
Hawaii’s early transition date will require quick action and may conflict with general DTV
consumer education and outreach efforts, the FCC is providing an enhanced level of support to 
consumers there.  
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a 
description of the accommodation you will need with as much detail as possible. Also include a 
way we can contact you if we need more information. Please provide as much advance notice as 
possible; last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to 
fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 
202-418-0432 (TTY).
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News about Commissioner Adelstein’s efforts in ensuring a smooth DTV transition can be found on the 
Commissioner’s website. 
http://www.fcc.gov/commissioners/adelstein/dtv-outreach.html