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I own three analog TVs, with an attic attenna receiving "over the air" analog signal. Yes, I belong to that large group of 8% of TV watchers who belong to the "OTA" club.
I've got my two "credit card" coupons, and just like a credit card, they have an expiration date: 5/23/2008.
Here is what I don't understand. I assume that I don't need these converter boxes until Feb. 17, 2009, when FCC mandate dictates that all full-power television broadcast stations must stop broadcasting in analog and switch to digital. Because of the expiration date, I must go out and acquire these converter boxes before my coupons expire.
I reconcile this situation by assuming that the major TV networks (CBS, ABC, NBC [I hesitate to group FOX in here, but it is]) etc. may switch BEFORE that FCC mandated drop dead date.
Is that what is going on? I simply see no reason to hook up these converter boxes in the meantime. I'll just store them.
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I'd give one a try now, you may receive more channels and a better picture with the DAC.
Already many local stations are broadcasting digital channels that may be clearer than the analog signal you are currently receiving. Hook the boxes to your TVs and let them go look for any over the air digital channels that might be out there. No need to wait!
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