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 [...]
Archive for DTV Q and A
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 [...]
Looking for a DTV Channel Guide?
// Looking for a list of DTV Channels for your local city or town? Visit www.rabbitears.info and click on the search button. Then enter your zip code. You will receive a channel list specifically customized to your area.
Which is better, a plasma HDTV or a LCD HDTV?
Should I buy a plasma HDTV or a LCD HDTV? There’s a lot of technical information on why a plasma is different from LCD, but frankly, all that technical stuff just gives me a headache, so let’s break it down to what matters. When looking at the screen, what is the viewer going to notice [...]
Can I use rabbit ears with a DTV Converter or an HDTV?
The answer is yes, absolutely. Rabbit ears are a good option for consumers who live less than 20 miles from DTV and HDTV broadcast towers. An important item on a set of rabbit ears (some may not be equipped with) is the VHF loop element. The element is attached to the middle of the antenna [...]
Expired DTV Coupons – What to do?
We receive numerous questions about DTV and HDTV on a daily basis from consumers, and by far the most popular question is Can I renew my expired DTV coupon? The short answer is, no. But there are a couple of options for folks who had their $40 government coupon expire or didn’t request one before [...]
Converter Box Options for consumers without a DTV coupon
Welcome to the official TV Converter Box Purchase Guide. Have you applied for a converter application yet? Have your coupons expired? We recommend using eBay to purchase a converter. We’ve organized converter box auctions from eBay below based on listings that are ending soonest. If an auction has ended, try clicking on the next converter [...]
Digital Transition: What’s it costing you?
The Digital Transition is less than 11 days away, and we want to here from you! The switch to digital television signals will cause old analog TV sets that are unprepared to “go dark”. To prepare, you will need to purchase a converter box (Don’t forget to apply for a coupon), buy a TV with [...]
Is your cable company forcing you to rent or purchase a converter box?
The FCC states the following information for a consumer who is connected to a cable or satellite television service: If you subscribe to cable service, the DTV transition should not affect any TV sets that are connected to your cable services. End of story right? Not quite. Complaints are beginning to surface as cable and [...]
Receiving Digital Television Signals
Consumers are discovering that the transition from analog to digital television may require a new antenna in addition to the new converter boxes. This problem is not totally inclusive to those living in rural areas but those living in dense populated cities, as well. Thanks partially to the Apply, Try and Buy programs these little glitches [...]
