Current list of approved DTV converters
on December 31, 2008
DISH released the DTVPal Plus, a new digital-to-analog converter for the DTV transition happening in February. The DTVPal Plus has apparently improved upon the DTVPal by adding a better tuner to maximize coverage of weak channel signals. However, the “Plus” also means extra dollars. Full Story
DISH Network announced yesterday it is the first in the television service industry to offer all MPEG-4 based video encoding. In the eastern half of the U.S., in 21 markets, DISH customers with the MPEG-4 HD or HD DVR receivers will be the first to receive the advanced encoding service. At the same time, the satellite television provider is promoting its all high-definition package TurboHD. Full Story
Here is an updated list of currently available DTV converters that are eligible for the government issue $40 coupon. The DTV converter will allow your non-digital TV sets to display digital broadcast signals. If you are still using rabbit ears on your old set, read on for more information. Full Story
If you haven’t got your Government approved DTV converter box yet, here is a current list of the eligible boxes. Major national retailers that are selling the boxes include Best Buy, Circuit City, RadioShack and Wal-Mart. You can find local retailers, online and telephone retailers on the government DTV2009 website. Full Story
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