Full power analog TV broadcasts officially ended on June 12, 2009. ... The transition not only affected analog TVs but VCRs and pre-2009 DVD recorders that had built-in tuners designed to receive programming via an over-the-air antenna. Cable or satellite TV subscribers may, or may not, be affected (more on this below).

Do analog portable TVs still work?

Yes, your analog portable TV can still work if you either get a digital-to-analog converter box or sign up with a subscription service like cable or satellite TV. ... Although you can receive digital broadcasts with an analog TV, thanks to the converter, you may notice that you're not getting full digital quality.

Will analog TV ever come back?

Re: Will analog TV ever come back ? Nope. Dead as a doornail. If anything, areas with marginal coverage will get worse with interference due to packing plans.