DTV Transition Survival Guide - On June 12, 2009 all full power analog television transmissions ended at 11:59 PM for each time zone in the U.S. Were you prepared? For some important tips to get through the transition now that it is in effect, check out the following reference articles and DTV converter box reviews.
The DTV Transition - Digital Television Secondary Channels - About.com TV/Video
The DTV Transition not only brings the benefits of HDTV, but offers both the broadcaster and viewers an added benefit - Secondary Channels. To find out more about this aspect of the DTV Transition and what it means for the average television viewer, check out an article from Matt Torres, About.com Guide for TV/VideoWhy DTV Converter Boxes Don't Pick Up Some Stations - About.com TV/Video
When you purchase a DTV converter for an analog television and setup everything up, you may find that you receive less stations than you are used. For the reasons why, and you can improve your reception, check out the informative article from Matt Torres, About.com Guide for TV/Video.Digital TV Converter Box Reviews
If you are looking for a comprehensive look at your DTV Converter Box options, check out the listings on the Digital TV Converter Box Reviews website. You can also purchase your DTV Converter Box online at this site.Consumer Reports Rates DTV Converter Boxes - From TV Predictions
TV Predictions.com provides an overview of Consumer Reports' ratings of DTV converter boxes available to consumers.Zenith DTT901 DTV Converter Box With Analog Pass-Through
The DTT901 has very easy-to-use onscreen setup menus and also offers decent digital-to-analog conversion image quality. A practical feature of this converter box is that is also offers analog pass-through. If you purchase and install it, you will still have access to TV stations that may not yet be broadcasting a digital signal. In addition, if there are any low-power television stations, or if you live in a rural area and rely on a "translator" station, that are still allowed to broadcast in analog after the June 12, 2009 final cut-off date, you will still be able receive those signals with the DTT901 converter box. The Zenith DTT901 is one of the better DTV converter boxes currently available, and definitely deserves your consideration.Insignia NS-DXA1-APT DTV Converter Box
The Insignia NS-DXA1-APT Digital Converter Box receives and converts DTV/HDTV signals so they can be viewed on an analog TV.One practical feature is analog pass-through. What this means, is that you will still have access to any TV stations that may not be broadcasting a digital signal. In addition, if there are any low-power television stations, or if you live in a rural area and rely on a "translator" station, that are still allowed to broadcast in analog after the June 2009 cut-off date, you will still be able receive those signals with the converter box.
The remote control, physical design, the menu system, and operation of the Insignia NS-DXA1-APT is very similar, if not identical, to the Zenith DTT901 DTV Converter Box.
GE Smart Digital Converter Box - Product Profile
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With the end of analog broadcast television having taken effect on June 12, 2009, those consumers that still own analog television and receive their programming over-the-air, via an antenna, need a converter box to continue to view their favorite television shows. For a look at one of these converters, check out my product profile of the GE Smart Digital Converter Box, which will be available beginning sometime in March 2008.
GE 22730 Digital Converter Box - Product Review
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With the end of analog broadcast television having taken effect on June 12, 2009, those consumers that still own analog television and receive their programming over-the-air, via an antenna, need a converter box to continue to view their favorite television shows. For a look at one of these converters, check out my review of the GE 22730 Digital Converter Box for analog televisions.
