DTV Boxes - What are they?

What exactly is a dtv converter box (also known as digital-to-analog converter box)?

If you watch TV over-the-air, using an antenna or “rabbit ears,” you will need to either convert your old analog television by connecting a converter box to it or purchase a new television with a digital tuner by February 17, 2009.

A digital television converter box is used to convert an analog television to accept digital television broadcast signals. The device itself (like the one pictured to the left), looks similar to a set top cable box, but it’s important to note that over-the-air dtv converter boxes cannot be used in conjunction with basic cable service.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is issuing each household up to two $40 coupons to help consumers with purchasing converter boxes.


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    • October 1, 2008 | Filed Under TVConversionhelp Exclusive 

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    3 Responses to “DTV Boxes - What are they?”

    1. Consumers React To Forced Digital TV Conversion | TVConversionhelp.com on October 7th, 2008 2:46 pm

      [...] the government has been so very kind in offering the nation a $40 coupon for these boxes. However, these coupons are only good for 90 days from when they are mailed out to you. As many of [...]

    2. Dominic on October 17th, 2008 4:31 pm

      I DO NEED TWO $40.00 COUPONS FOR THE DTV BOXES

      I THANK YOU, AND HAVE A NICE DAY.

    3. CEA And Whiskey Falls Team up for a YouTube DTV Contest | TVConversionhelp.com on October 23rd, 2008 7:25 am

      [...] watching older televisions with just rabbit ears or an outside antenna, you will have to have a converter box in order to continue watching your [...]

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