Free dtv converter?

Question

i dont have cable tv, and i was wondering come feb. will i need 2 get the converter box and i heard that you can maybe get it for free? if not where and how do i get it

Answer 1

They're not exactly free, but you can get two $40 off coupons from the US government.  You can apply for a couple at http://www.dtv2009.gov.

The converter boxes retail for about $50 to $70.  You will also need a good TV antenna.  If you already have one, it may be all you need.  http://www.antennaweb.org is a good resource for choosing and installing antennas.

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

get you coupons from the ntia after you get your discount coupons got to cheapdigital converters and get your DTVPAL free

Features:

Digital to Analog Converter with built-in Digital Tuner

Analog pass-through of NTSC analog signals to the TV

Allows Analog TVs to receive digital over-the-air broadcasts

Provides dramatically better picture and sound quality than analog over-the-air

Digital tuner enables reception of several channels of programming simultaneously, "multicasting" from participating stations, including news, weather, traffic and even digital music

Digital tuner delivers interactive capability and data services such as enhanced closed captioning.

On-screen Setup Wizard for easy customer installation

Electronic Program Guide (EPG) with instant access to up to seven days of program listings and information

Program search

Parental Controls

Closed caption support

(VCR) Event Timer: See below for details

Remote control with built-in aspect ratio and channel guide access.

MSRP $39.99 - FREE with $40 NTIA Coupon

Setup Wizard :

Scans OTA channels

Uses the customer’s zip code to confirm the time zone

Front Panel Feature :

Green power LED

Rear Panel Connections :

1 VHF/UHF antenna input for over-the-air analog and digital broadcasts

Detachable 5V power supply

A/V Connections :

1 set of female RCA connectors for stereo left and right audio and composite video

1 F-type connector with user-selectable Channel 3 or 4 NTSC RF output

Specifications :

ATSC Tuner Range :

Channels 2-6 VHF Low: 54MHz to 88MHz

Channels 7-13 VHF High: 174 MHz to 216MHz

Channels 14-69 UHF: 470MHz to 806MHz

RF Input :

75 ohm for VHF and UHF Antenna

RF Output :

NTSC, 75ohm Channel 3 or 4

Composite Video Output :

RCA Connection

Audio Outputs :

RCA Stereo Left/Right

Dimensions (approx.) :

H: 1.3” x W: 5.9” x D: 4.2”

Weight (approx.): 1.0 lbs.

Color: black

Accessories :

Infrared remote control with batteries

Owner’s Manual

RF Cable included

Event Timer:



The DISH Network DTVPal is the only CECB that we know of that will have this feature.

The DTVPal is expected to be capable of allowing the user to set event timers. This feature is useful when used with a VCR or a DVD recorder for recording programs in the future. An event timer will change the channel on the converter box at a predetermined time.

Events can be created in different ways such as choosing a program from the program guide, browsing the channel banner, using an event search, or by time, date and channel.

Events can be created, edited, or deleted by selecting them from a list of timers. Timers can be scheduled to occur daily, weekly or Mon-Fri and they can be set to repeat.

Answer 3

not free, there r 40$ off coupons though