Note - This is just for USA readers. Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:33 am Post subject: Digital Converter Boxes needed by Feb 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi All, As many of you already may know, in Feb. 2009 ALL TV stations will broadcast ONLY in Digital which will make any rabbit ears antenna TVs useless UNLESS you purchase a Converter Box from a local retailer, like WalMart and other Mega stores. They are planned to cost in the $40-$70 range. You can get up to two $40 "gift cards' from the US Government to help offset this cost. They are good for 90 days. https://www.dtv2009.gov/ If you get all your TV from a satellite or cable service, you do not need to do anything. You are already getting a digital signal. The converter box is only needed for analog (antenna reception) TVs. The other option of course is to junk the old tube TVs and purchase a flat screen digital with a digital tuner in place, but that WILL be more than $40-$70 buckeroos. lol hope this helps somebody. (Message edited by chicagorandy on March 30, 2008) |