DTV requirements?

Question

I am finally "updating" my home TV system to a Digital model.

I am able to buy a DTV converter that I am to route to my analog TV.

Do the Digital TV's receive Digital signal, so I will not need this DTV converter - or will I need this converter box with a new Digital TV set?

I use a simple "Rabbit ear" 300 Ohm antenna at home.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Any hd tv will work with over air transmissions without the need for a converter box.

Before buying a converter box for your older tv, get the FCC coupon at:

https://www.dtv2009.gov/

Also, I'd wait because the prices are sure to come down ($52 at Walmart now) by the end of the year or begining of next.

Answer 2

You will need the convertor box for your old analog TV.

You would not need the convertor  box with the new digital TV if is has a digital tuner in it. You have to be careful though , if is says  "digital ready" or some other phrase it won't have a digital tuner therefore you would  either have to but an additional digital tuner or use the convertor  box.