Tivax STB-T8 Converter Box Details: Analog pass through for easier connection to tv antennas Supports both 4×3 and 16×9 tv aspect ratios Dolby Digital Review: The Tivax STB-T8 replaced the former STB-T9 and is considered by many (including Consumer Reports, and members of avsforum.com) to be the best converter box on the market. Why?
Archive for January, 2010
RCA DTA800b1
RCA DTA800b1 Conerter Box Details: 1 x RF input ( F connector ) – Rear , 1 x RF output ( F connector ) – Rear , 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear Review: A suitable converter box in terms of picture quality, the RCA DTA 800b1 is [...]
Antennas Direct PF7 Picture Frame Antenna
Details: •Range: Up to 15 Miles •Gain of approximately 6.5 dB •Ideal for UHF channels 14-69 •Cherry wood frame with glass photo cover •Landscape orientation with wall hanger or table mount •Includes 75 ohm RG6 coaxial cable fitted with F-Type connector •Dimensions: 9″ high x 11″ wide x 1″ deep to hold an 8″ x [...]
Antennas Direct DB2 Antenna
Details: •Range: 1-30 Miles •Multi-directional (pulls in signals from many directions) •Achieves a high gain of up to 11.4 dBi •Ideal for UHF channels 14-69 •Great for indoor, outdoor, and attic use •Dimensions 12″ H x 19″ W x 4″ Deep •Weight: 2.8 pounds Review: The Antennas Direct DB2 is designed to receive UHF band [...]
DTVPal DVR
Dish Network DTVPal DVR Details: Watch one HD channel while you record another; it will record two different HD or SD shows while you watch a third, previously-recorded show. You can also use pause, instant replay, and rewind on live programming. Recording capacity is 30 HD hours and 150 SD hours with the internal 250GB [...]
Zenith DTT901 – DTV Converter Box
Zenith DTT901 Digital TV Tuner Coverter Box Details: Analog Pass-Through for Low-Power TV Stations broadcasts On-Screen Program Information with Remote Control Simple Connection to TV with supplied RF Cable Parental Control to Manage TV Programs and advanced Closed Captioning How much should you pay: The Zenith DTT901 digital-to-analog has been selling for between $15-$35 on [...]
How to buy a converter box at eBay
With the government converter box coupon program now over, consumers may be happy to learn that the auction website, eBay, offers many new and used converter boxes for between $10-$25. The rules on eBay have tightened greatly over the years and there are a number of procedures in place to help protect the buyer and [...]
Handheld/Mobile DTVs Compared
We compare and review the latest handheld / mobile TVs with built-in digital tuners. The TVs in this comparison range from entry level to fully loaded but never break the bank. When consumers transitioned to digital only signals back in 2009, it rendered millions of battery operated TVs useless. Most handhelds were used during storms [...]
Best Rated DTV / HDTV Antennas for less than $50
If you’re looking for the best rated indoor antenna for under $50, then look no further than this 2010 comparison. Below, we’ve picked 4 indoor antennas optimized to receive both DTV and HDTV signals on your converter box or HDTV. One thing TV viewers should note, is that indoor antenna performance can vary greatly depending [...]
Are you ready for DTV?
Welcome to TVConversionhelp.com On June 12, 2009, all over-the-air TV stations have been mandated by the Government to broadcast digital only signals. Digital signals provide an improved viewing experience and will help free up space on the broadcast spectrum. U.S. households may be eligible to request up to two converter coupons worth $40 each, which [...]
