The switch to digital transmission is supposed to take place Feb. 17, but it may be pushed back to June 12.
President Obama wants to give people more time to prepare for the switch from analog.
"We have no idea when we will experience the digital transition," said city spokesman Bob Woods.
Viewers have three ways to prepare for the switch. They can purchase a newer TV with a built-in digital tuner, purchase a converter or become a Cox Communications customer.
But students living in dorms will not be affected by the switch to digital transmission because UF housing is a Cox Communications customer, said Sharon Blansett, assistant director of housing for marketing, public relations and research.
Because digital signals take up less space, the transition will provide better quality, reliability and additional channels, said Bradley Spatz, Cox Communications vice president of engineering.
For more information about the digital transition, visit http://www.dtv.org.
