What is the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Assistance Program?
On February 18, 2009, broadcast television stations will stop analog broadcasting and complete the transition to digital broadcasting. If you don’t subscribe to cable or satellite services, you’ll need either a television set capable of receiving DTV programming, or a digital-to-analog converter box. Digital-to-analog converter boxes will make DTV signals viewable on analog TV sets. These converter boxes will be available in retail stores during the transition. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is developing rules that will allow households to obtain coupons that can be applied toward the purchase of digital-to-analog converter boxes. For more information on the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Assistance program, visit NTIA’s DTV Coupon FAQ.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is offering assistance in the form of $40 coupons for converter box purchases. Plesae know there is a waiting list for these coupons.You can apply here (limit two coupons per household). Digital-to-analog converter boxes (set-top boxes) make DTV signals viewable on analog TV sets. A converter box hooks to your TV much like a VCR. You designate a specific channel on your TV set, and then use the remote control of the converter box to switch between the digital channels. A converter box requires an antenna (as an input source for television signals). Your current TV antenna should work fine for receiving TV signals with a new converter box (test it before you buy a new antenna). Sometimes moving your antenna to another part of the room can improve reception. Converter boxes are available in local retail stores and online. We recommend a model that has “RF pass through” or “Analog pass
On February 18, 2009, full power television stations will stop analog broadcasting and transition to digital broadcasting. Households that do not subscribe to cable or satellite services will need either a television set capable of receiving DTV programming, or a digital-to-analog converter box. Digital-to-analog converter boxes will make DTV signals viewable on analog TV sets. These converter boxes will be available in retail stores during the transition. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is developing rules that will allow households to obtain coupons that can be applied toward the purchase of digital-to-analog converter boxes.
On June 12, 2009, broadcast television stations will stop analog broadcasting and complete the transition to digital broadcasting. If you dont subscribe to cable or satellite services, youll need either a television set capable of receiving DTV programming, or a digital-to-analog converter box. Digital-to-analog converter boxes will make DTV signals viewable on analog TV sets. These converter boxes will be available in retail stores during the transition. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is developing rules that will allow households to obtain coupons that can be applied toward the purchase of digital-to-analog converter boxes. For more information on the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Assistance program, visit NTIA’s DTV Coupon FAQ.
