HDTV Tuners

Consumer Reports DTV converter box buying guide

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Consumer Reports as published a six page online buying guide to assist consumers when purchasing a DTV converter box for the coming DTV transition on February 17, 2009. Their buying guide includes ratings of 14 models of set top digital converter boxes for receiving over-the-air (OTA) free television programming. The converters have been evaluated for … Read more

Store Locator

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Enter your zip code to find Coupon Eligible Converter Box coupon program participating retailers near you. These retailers accept DTV converter coupons and sell HDTV tuners and over-the-air DTV converter boxes. Learn more about the DTV converter coupon program. Approved Coupon Eligible Converter Box models. Our store locator is temporarily off-line. Please go to the … Read more

Fans of Canadian TV will need analog pass-through converters

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Just when you thought the digital television — or DTV — conversion should be getting simpler — it’s not. And that’s especially true for Western New Yorkers, who have gotten used to decades of Canadian TV over their antennas, in addition to the homegrown broadcasts. Those viewers will need to get a particular kind of … Read more

Making digital TV converters work when power is cut off

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Like so many other South Florida residents, Sherry Garrett worries about getting the most up-to-date and accurate information during hurricane season. That’s why Sherry relies on her battery-operated TV set to stay tuned to CBS4 News during weather emergencies that often disrupt South Florida’s power grid. It’s an all-too-common problem. As a bad storm approaches, … Read more