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TV's only need a converter box if they previously are using antennas to get channels. Otherwise, TV's won't need one at all. Remember: if you are using antennas, be sure to get a converter box before June of 2009. (That is when all TV's will be going digital.)
Tv's that do not have a ATSC Digital Tuner will need a converter box to watch over the air Broadcast Television. And the TRUTH is that some translator stations and low power stations will not change until later. FULL POWER Stations will go to digital on 06-12-2009.
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Do you need a converter box with a digital TV?
No. You only need a converter box for analog TV and only if you receive your TV "over the air" with an antenna. If you have cable or satellite TV, you don't need a converter.
Do you need a digital converter box to use a DVD player?
No, you do not need a digital converter box to use a DVD Player, all you need is a TV.
Do you need a converter box for your SD Digital TV?
NO.
How do you convert your tv to a converter box?
You will have to purchase a converter box to convert your television. You can purchase a converter box at a local retailer.
Do you need a converter box with a multi directional digital flat amplified antenna?
Depends. Do you need a converter box to hook up the TV to the antenna? No. You just connect the antenna to the TV's antenna input. Do you need the converter box to see "X" channel? Maybe. If "X" isn't broadcasting "over the air" in your location, then you will need a) cable or satellite service and b) the converter box.
Do you need a converter box for your SD- TV?
For a SD NTSC Analog TV - yes you do.
What tv and antenna do you need to replace old analog you live in apt in NYC and have no cable satellite or outside antenna?
You don't need a new TV or antenna. You need a Digital Converter Box. Go to a Radio Shack, Circuit City or Best Buy. Connect your old antenna to the converter box, connect the converter box to your old TV...all will be well.
Is a converter box required to use the rca amplified indoor HDTV antenna?
If the TV is a HDTV and there are HDTV stations near by you won't need a converter box.
Which tv need box for over air tv Feb 09?
You will need a set-top converter box. They'll probably run int he range of around $40.00 on up. Go to: www.dtv2009.gov for a coupon from the government for the purchase of a converter box. The coupon's worth $40.00 toward the purchase of a converter.
What do you need for the new digital tv signal?
A tv antenna and a digital tv and/or a converter box.
What do you need to decode your cable at your tv?
You must have a HDTV converter box from your cable company.
Tv Converter Box?
Before you buy a TV converter box, determine whether you actually need this device. If you are shopping for a box that converts analog to digital, first check whether your TV is already capable of receiving a digital signal. If not, you may want to consider upgrading your TV set to a digital model instead of spending on a converter box.
