Will Your TV work after February 2009
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Analog to Digital TV
You should have heard by now that all TV stations are required to go digital by February 17, 2009. Will your TV go dark? If you're using an antenna (analog) then the answer is yes, but don't worry. Analog users can purchase a digital converter or subscribe to a local cable or satellite company.
If you've purchased a new TV (March 07 or later) chances are the digital converter was built-in. The built-in feature are commonly labeled as SDTV (standard-definition), EDTV (enchanced-definition), or HDTV (High-definition). Some DVD players also function as a digital converter.
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Zinwell ZAT-970A Digital to Analog TV Converter Box
Price: $49.99
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Tivax STB-T8 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box
Price: $49.99
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Digital Stream DSP7700P Digital TV Converter Box (Black)
Price: $41.99
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NEW AccessHD 1020A-D Digital to Analog TV Converter with Remote
Price: $49.99
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How to Purchase a Converter with a Government Voucher
If you need to purchase an external digital converter ($50-$70 each) you may be able to receive two vouchers from the government's - National Telecommunications and Information Adminstratio, U.S. Department of Commerce (NTIA) in the amount of $40 each. The voucher can only be used on approved converters. To apply for your voucher click here APPLY NOW
Coupon Eligible Converter Boxes (CECB)
- AMTC AT-2016
- AccessHD DTA1020D
- AccessHD DTA1010D
- AccessHD DTA1020U
- AccessHD DTA1010U
- Apex DT1001
- Apex DT1002
- Artec T3A
- CASTi CAX-01
- COSHIP N9900T
- DigitalSTREAM D2A1D10
- DigitalSTREAM DTX9900
- DigitalSTREAM D2A1D20
- ECHOSTAR TR-40*
- GE 22729
- GE 22730
- Goodmind DTA1000
- Insignia NS-DXA1
- Lasonic LTR-260
- Lasonic LTA-260
- Magnavox TB100MW9
- MaxMedia MMDTVB03
- MicroGEM MG2000
- Mustek MAT-K50
- Philco TB150HH9*
- Philco TB100HH9*
- RCA DTA 800A
- RCA DTA 800B
- Sansonic FT300A
- Sansonic FT300RT
- Tivax STB-T9
- VENTURER STB7766G
- ZINWELL ZAT-856
- Zenith DTT900
To check for an updated list go to NTIA website.
Other Resources
- Digital Stream D2a1d10 and Digital Stream D2a1d20 for TV converter
Starting February 17 2009 all Television broadcasting will be in Digital Stream. A legislation has been passed requiring that all Analog TV broadcasting will stop on this date.
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Even though you may purchase a DTV Converter box does not mean that you will receive any channels. You will need a good antenna and to be in a location with good reception. I purchased the Access 1080 converter box in January. It picked up about 8 channels with bad reception. Then after 2 weeks, it went blank. Tried several different antennas and none of them worked. This is going to be a big mess.
DTV Converter Box Comparisons says:
17 months ago
If you readers are interested I started a webpage to provide consumers with reviews of different converter boxes from brand such as Tivax, Lasonic, Sansonic, Microgem, Philco, Apex, Magnavox, Artec, Insignia, Zenith, RCA, Digital Stream, Coship, Zinwell zat, and GE.