What is a Digital Converter Box?
A Digital Converter Box allows you to keep your existing analog television once the DTV (Digital Television) Transition occurs on 2/17/2009. Starting on this date, broadcasters will switch from analog to an all digital signal. If you have an old analog television, you will need a digital converter box so your analog television can continue to receive free, over-the-air digital broadcasts. In summary, a Digital Converter Box receives digital broadcast signals, converts them to analog, and allows them to be viewed on an analog television.
For specific models see the article Which Digital Converter Box Should I Buy?
Digital/Analog Video Demo
Digital vs. Analog Demostration
A demonstration video of digital vs. analog television reception.
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Digital Converter Boxes
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Who needs a Digital Converter Box?
Not everyone needs a Digital Converter Box. . .
If you have a television that is not connected using cable, satellite, or another paid television service, it needs to have a Digital Converter Box! In other words, if you watch free, over-the-air broadcasts now with only an antenna and a television, that means you will need a digital converter box. In addition, you will also need a digital converter box in case you ever decide to cancel your current paid cable or satellite service, to receive free, over-the-air digital television.
For specific models see the article Which Digital Converter Box Should I Buy?
Digital Converter Boxes on Amazon
Digital Converter Boxes
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What Digital Converter Boxes are available?
There are a lot of Digital Converter Boxes available for purchase now. . .
As of October 2008, there are literally several hundred digital converter boxes either approved and available for purchase, or approved and almost in production! All CECB's (that is, coupon eligible converter boxes) can convert digital signals to analog signals, so many choices can be overwhelming. The good news? All the digital converter boxes will convert a digital signal to an analog one, putting new life into your existing analog television.
For specific models see the article Which Digital Converter Box Should I Buy?
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Which of the Digital Converter Boxes is the best?
With so many Digital Converter Boxes available, a few rise to the top!
You can spend many, many hours researching each and every individual digital converter box on the market, or you can take advantage of the compiled hours of research many others have already completed. In fact, there are three digital converter boxes that give you the best bang for your buck, and they available right now for purchase.
For specific models see the article Which Digital Converter Box Should I Buy?
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William Bryson (not THE well known author) is a guy that loves technology, toys, and television. He writes a lot about the Digital Television Transition,... more »
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