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Zoran Corporation has announced that its SupraHD 741 processor powers RCA’s DTA 800A ATSC converter box, certified by the U.S. Government’s National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Administration for use … Read full story
According to their press release, EchoStar plans new HD digital TV converter boxes that would sell for $39.99. Using the free $40 off coupons offered through the TV Converter Box Coupon Program, these set-top-box tuners would be free (except any sale tax). This should help the poor and the elderly with The Big Switch. <begin … Read more
As acting assistant secretary for communications and information, it’s her responsibility to administer the distribution of millions of $40 coupons the government will issue to consumers to be used toward the … Read full story
We’ve received many queries to GYA in recent months about this issue. The end of the year seemed like a good time to tee up and drive this question. No. You don’t need to buy a new TV by February 2009. This question is in reference to what the government is calling the digital TV … Read more
DTV. Three letters that are changing everything about television as we’ve known it since Channel 8 first signed on back in 1949. DTV stands for “digital television,” something that one or more TV sets in your household are likely not. I found a 13-inch set in our newsroom which is being retired because it is … Read more