Kathy recently posted a question: “I heard on tv that we are supposed to buy a digital converter box that has both NTSC and ATSC tuners or it’s a hoax box. When I ask this question at Best Buy and Radio Shack and other places; no one can give me a clear answer as to [...]
Archive for DTV Q and A
What can I do if my coupons expires and I don’t have a place to buy a converter box?
Hector recently posted a question: “I live in Puerto Rico and I already received my coupons. The problem is that the coupons have an expiration date and the stores don’t have the boxes in stock. What can I do if my coupons expires and I don’t have a place to buy it? I think that the [...]
If I have more than one tv, do I have to have a box for every tv or does my cable box take care of all tv’s?
Viginia recently posted a question: “If I have more than one tv, do I have to have a box for every tv or does my cable box take care of all tv’s? None of the other TVs have basic cable.” You will need to purchase a digital converter box for each TV in your house if: None [...]
Can I sign up for the digital converter coupon program for my second home?
Here’s a recently posted a question on our forums: Hello, our family has a second home in Topock AZ. are there different boxes for different areas? If so do I need to sign up for the coupon with my other homes address? also is there a ship to address for the coupon since we are not [...]
Options for Rural DTV Viewers
Farmerswife recently posted a question on our forums: Hi, I am on a farm and have always gotten tv signal from an antenna, great reception. My antenna is just an indoor one, but it works great. I hooked this up and received the message No Signal unable to tune into this channel, ect. Looking in the [...]
If I bought a digital tv would I still need the converter box because we only have local stations?
Paige2905 recently posted a question on our forums: At this time I have an analog tv and bought the converter box, we live in a rural area without cable or satellite, only local programs. If I bought a digital tv would I still need the converter box because we only have local stations? Or can you [...]
Is it possible to use the digital converter, vcr, and tv so I can record one show and watch another or will I need two converter boxes?
deh7510 recently posted a question on our forums: Is it possible to use the converter, vcr and tv so I can record one show and watch another? would I need two boxes? I know you need two signals this and PIP. Thank You. You will need two converter boxes, one to view the channel you want to [...]
Will dtv make more stations available to me vs my old broadcast reception?
Battlecat recently posted a question on our forums: Will dtv make more stations available to me vs my old broadcast reception? Hey Battlecat, Yes, more programming will be available with Digital Television. It depends on your area/state that you live in with DTV programming and channels available….but….here in Phoenix (Metro Area), Arizona, we get approximately 20 [...]
I hooked up to the digital converter box but it could not find a signal hence no picture
J. recently posted a question: I presently use rabbit ears for an antenna which works fine. I hooked up to the digital converter box but it could not find a signal hence no picture. It displayed the message weak signal. What options do I have? I would recommend buying an indoor powered antenna first from [...]
I have a DVR Cable Box from Insight, do I have to buy a converter box?
Tim recently posted a question: I HAVE A DVR CABLEBOX FROM INSIGHT DO HAVE TO BUY CONVERTER BOX Hello Tim, Good news, you are already receiving Digital Television. With a DVR box from Insight, you’re receiving a digital signal capable of DTV and HDTV (Depending on the TV you’re using). Source: Insights Digital Cable Page Let [...]
