Will the Digital Converter Boxes pick up more channels?

Question

Also are they broadcasting these channels right now in digital?

Answer 1

Almost all channels are being currently broadcast in digital, most hdtv televisions sold can pick them up with an antenna, My dishnetwork won't get locals in hdtv so I watch them over the air right now....

You may get extra channels depending on your location for example in Las vegas NBC is on chanel 23

they broadcast HDTV/Digital on 23 as

23.1 (nbc tv)

23.2 (nbc weather)

23.3 (nbc update)

etc...

so yes, you may get more channels than you currently do

prolly nothing too exciting though

Answer 2

It is not technically more channels.  You will get mulicasting on the same channel.  For example, in the twin cities, channel 5 is broken down into 5-1 and 5-2.  5-1 is regular 5.  5-2 is typically a news rebroadcast station.