WHO NEEDS A TV CONVERSION BOX?

On February 18 2009, conventional Analog TV reception over an antenna comes to an end - and the Digital transmission era will begin. On that date, Over-The-Air broadcasts will be in a crystal clear high-def HD digital format. If you're receiving your TV stations via rabbit ears or a roof-top antenna, you'll need a converter box to prepare your older television for the impending digital revolution.

*If you’re a cable or satellite subscriber you're NOT affected: The FCC requires your provider send an analog signal until/beyond 2012.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

#1. You won't be cut off from the world news & weather on Feb 18th!
#2. Your old TV will deliver clear sharp picture quality like you never experienced! You're gonna LOVE digital reception.
#3. You'll likey receive many more stations than ever before!
#4. You'll save the environment & money protecting your original TV investment and extend its useful life at a low-cost.

HELPING YOU DECIDE WHICH CONVERTER TO BUY

The FCC wisely mandated a core set of basic functions ALL TV converters need to have. But there are very REAL differences that make some 'Just OK' and others a Much Smarter Buy: More and Better implemented features, Stronger reception and picture quality, & Easier to navigate logical menus. Ultimately the right TV converter you choose depends on your budget, needs and time-frame.

Visit the "DEVICES" page to explore & buy popular choices like these:

     


LEARN THE BASICS - FAST!

Converter boxes have TV & A/V cable inputs and outputs, and contain both a digital ATSC tuner and an analog NTSC tuner. They receive digital signals and convert them to analog. The converter box sits between your antenna and any analog tuner-enabled device, such as your TV or VCR. Converters provide EXTRA FEATURES your old TV may not have: Onscreen Menus, their own remote control, a built-in on-screen Electronic (think 'TV Guide') Program Guide of your local station schedule, V-Chip Parental Controls, and the ability to display both standard 4:3 and wide-screen 16:9 content in a single, Energy-Star compliant box.

Explore the FAQ page for Easy-To-Understand technical info.

Learn & Understand How To:

  • Protect your current investment in analog equipment
  • Find answers to all those analog vs digital questions
  • End the confusion about what SD, HD, DTV, & HDTV acronyms mean
  • Prepare for the transition to digital television
  • Smart shop for products that extend the life of your current tv set indefinitely
  • Understand differences between UHF & VHF channels & antennas and identifying which your local stations will use.
  • Identify manufacturers like LG, RCA, & AccessHD
  • Easily install your new converter box and experience crisp, clear Digital TV signals for the first time.
  • Discover how you might offset some the cost with government rebate coupons

At the dawn of the Television era, congress wisely mandated public access to availability over the airwaves - and decades later this program is part of making sure all citizens can afford and continue to receive free TV programming. The NTIA is administering a eligible converter box coupon subsidy program you may choose to participate in.

Approved Converter Device List From Major Manufacturers:
AMTC AT-2016 Access HD DTA 1020D AccessHD DTA1010D Access HD DTA1020U AccessHD DTA 1010U Apex DT1001 Apex DT1002 Artec T3A Coby DTV CASTi CAX-01 COSHIP N9900T DigitalSTREAM D2A1D10 Digital STREAM DTX9900 DigitalStream D2A1D20 ECHOSTAR TR-40* GE 22730 DTA GE 22729 Goodmind DTA1000 Insignia NS-DXA1 Lasonic LTR-260 Lasonic LTA-260 Magnovox DTA Magnavox TB100MW9 MaxMedia MMDTVB03 MicroGEM MG2000 Mustek MAT-K50 Philco TB150HH9* Philco TB100HH9 * RCA DTA800 RCA DTA800u* Sansonic FT300A Sansonic FT300RT Tivax STB-T9 DTA VENTURER STB7766G ZINWELL ZAT-856 Zenith DTT900
See the "COUPON" page for info.


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_Matt