You might let your friend know that federal law mandates that all analog broadcasting cease as of February 17, 2009 [1].
Isn't that only analog over-the-air broadcasting? ;) Notice how all the commercials about it very specifically mention air signals, and how the change won't effect satellite and cable systems. The whole change is only to free up the big ol' chunk of radio spectrum currently being eaten up by a few TV staitons in a given market, so the govt can auction it off and reap in more money for license fees.
Jon.