Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[John Duncan Yoyo]

At this point I wouldn't bother with a digital tv box for a VCR but
would look for a DVR/DVD recorder with a new digital tv tuner.  If you
get one with a hardrive to capture TV and a DVD burner to save what
you want you should be in good shape.


On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 2:28 PM, rlsimon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> For $40 coupon you get a tuner that outputs one channel.  Some have
>  passthrough which allows you to get the current analog signal, but you can
>  just get a splitter to put in before the box if your tv has video 1,2,3 etc
>  or aux inputs.  I would pay more if I could get a box that is a multi output
>  tuner that gives more than 1 channel (so you can use your vcr & dvd recorder
>  on it on separate channels).  These boxes are directed at the people who
>  don't have cable or dish and want a cheap way to keep their tv.  They are
>  not rocket science!
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>  -Original Message-
>  From: Kyle R. Graybeal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:38 AM
>  Subject: Re: dtv converter box choice
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> Just curious. If you have a antenna with more than one TV connected
>  to it through a splitter, do you need a converter for each TV or will
>  one suffice?
>
>
> Thanks
>
>  Kyle Graybeal
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>  At 05:21 AM 3/19/2008, you wrote:
>  >You can apply to get two $40 coupons for converter boxes at
>  >.  It takes a while to process.  There is a
>  >long list of approved boxes on the site.
>  >
>  >One of the things to look for is a box that will pass through the RF
>  >signal when the box is off.  This will allow you to use the current
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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[rlsimon]

For $40 coupon you get a tuner that outputs one channel.  Some have
passthrough which allows you to get the current analog signal, but you can
just get a splitter to put in before the box if your tv has video 1,2,3 etc
or aux inputs.  I would pay more if I could get a box that is a multi output
tuner that gives more than 1 channel (so you can use your vcr & dvd recorder
on it on separate channels).  These boxes are directed at the people who
don't have cable or dish and want a cheap way to keep their tv.  They are
not rocket science!

-Original Message-
From: Kyle R. Graybeal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: dtv converter box choice


Just curious. If you have a antenna with more than one TV connected 
to it through a splitter, do you need a converter for each TV or will 
one suffice?

Thanks

Kyle Graybeal

At 05:21 AM 3/19/2008, you wrote:
>You can apply to get two $40 coupons for converter boxes at 
>.  It takes a while to process.  There is a 
>long list of approved boxes on the site.
>
>One of the things to look for is a box that will pass through the RF 
>signal when the box is off.  This will allow you to use the current 
>tuner for non digital signals.
>
>On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 6:05 PM, Tony B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I've seen no reports yet, but then none have yet been spotted in the 
> > wild.
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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[Steve Rigby]

On Mar 19, 2008, at 8:54 PM, Kyle R. Graybeal wrote:


Steve,

Well that's not the answer I was hoping to hear, but thanks for the  
info.


  I understand.  Simply put, it will work the same for you as it  
currently does.  Each TV set will have to be independently tuned to  
whatever channel you want to view, which in the case of a converter  
box will mean a separate box for each TV if the desired outcome is to  
be able to watch different channels on each TV.


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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[Kyle R. Graybeal]

Steve,

Well that's not the answer I was hoping to hear, but thanks for the info.

Kyle

At 04:40 PM 3/19/2008, you wrote:

On Mar 19, 2008, at 10:38 AM, Kyle R. Graybeal wrote:


Just curious. If you have a antenna with more than one TV connected
to it through a splitter, do you need a converter for each TV or
will one suffice?


  The converter box accepts an antenna connection via a standard
television RF connector.  The video output is by means of either an
RF feed to the antenna terminal of the TV set, or by way of an RCA
type cable to the video input jack on the TV if it is so equipped.
If using the RCA type video cable, then you will also need to use RCA
type cables for the audio as well.  If using the RF means of getting
the output to the TV, the audio and video are combined, and no
separate audio input is required.

  So, that means that more than one TV can be connected to the same
converter box by splitting the output signal(s), with the provision
that they will both be displaying the signal from the same station
because the tuning is achieved by the tuner within the converter box,
not by the tuner in the television set(s).

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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[rlsimon]

www.dtv2009.gov

I have read these things:

Walmart has one listed by thompson/RCA that stands up on its edge and has a
better remote for the same price but not in stock at any walmart around
here...magnavox they have some say the remote is flimsy and not full
featured.

Others say if you are gonna use more than one if say you have a vcr with a
tuner to supply you should not get brandmates as the remote may make both
boxes change the channel.

I have been unsuccessful at finding the thompson/RCA (which is the one I
want) at a WalMart in the Delaware valley...they only have the magnavox
which is also sold at radioshacks.  I see reviews of it on the walmart
website so they must have sold them before.

-Original Message-
From: Judy Cosler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:33 PM
Subject: Re: dtv converter box choice


what coupons are these?
from where?

John Duncan Yoyo wrote:
> I got my coupons last week but I haven't had a chance to run out and 
> use them.  I needed three however and I picked up the Magnavox at 
> WalMart.  It seems to work OK with an indoor antenna.  I get all the 
> major networks.  It is spotty on 26 WETA and sometimes it drops it. I 
> have an outdoor antenna that I need to put up for the rest of the 
> channels.  I want to try and get Baltimore.  I can pull that in on 
> rabbit ears in the kitchen with a standard tuner.
>
> My favorite feature is the toggle switch on the side.  You can use the 
> remote to switch it on and to standby but the switch turns it all the 
> way off.
>
> On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 6:18 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall 
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>> Our local Walmart has a stack of them, but then again I have not  
>> received my coupons yet.
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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[Steve Rigby]

On Mar 19, 2008, at 10:38 AM, Kyle R. Graybeal wrote:

Just curious. If you have a antenna with more than one TV connected  
to it through a splitter, do you need a converter for each TV or  
will one suffice?


  The converter box accepts an antenna connection via a standard  
television RF connector.  The video output is by means of either an  
RF feed to the antenna terminal of the TV set, or by way of an RCA  
type cable to the video input jack on the TV if it is so equipped.   
If using the RCA type video cable, then you will also need to use RCA  
type cables for the audio as well.  If using the RF means of getting  
the output to the TV, the audio and video are combined, and no  
separate audio input is required.


  So, that means that more than one TV can be connected to the same  
converter box by splitting the output signal(s), with the provision  
that they will both be displaying the signal from the same station  
because the tuning is achieved by the tuner within the converter box,  
not by the tuner in the television set(s).


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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[Kyle R. Graybeal]

Just curious. If you have a antenna with more than one TV connected 
to it through a splitter, do you need a converter for each TV or will 
one suffice?


Thanks

Kyle Graybeal

At 05:21 AM 3/19/2008, you wrote:

You can apply to get two $40 coupons for converter boxes at
.  It takes a while to process.  There is a
long list of approved boxes on the site.

One of the things to look for is a box that will pass through the RF
signal when the box is off.  This will allow you to use the current
tuner for non digital signals.

On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 6:05 PM, Tony B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've seen no reports yet, but then none have yet been spotted in the wild.
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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[John Duncan Yoyo]

You can apply to get two $40 coupons for converter boxes at
.  It takes a while to process.  There is a
long list of approved boxes on the site.

One of the things to look for is a box that will pass through the RF
signal when the box is off.  This will allow you to use the current
tuner for non digital signals.

On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 6:05 PM, Tony B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've seen no reports yet, but then none have yet been spotted in the wild.
>
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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[Rev. Stewart Marshall]

Magnavox are the ones at Walmart.

Stewart


At 08:47 PM 3/18/2008, you wrote:

On Mar 18, 2008, at 5:35 PM, rlsimon wrote:


which dtv converter box is best?


  I recently obtained my two coupons.  I used one of them to buy the
Zenith DTT-900 unit which has been favorably reviewed thus far,
particularly in regard to its RF front end.  I use it in conjunction
with an indoor cubic quad VHF/UHF antenna made by Terk that seems to
work pretty well for both TV bands.

  Around the DC area, most stations are on UHF for their digital
broadcasts, and the fact of the matter is that any regular old TV
antenna is all that is required for digital reception.  There is no
such thing as a digital or HDTV-specific antenna, although a lot of
advertising tries to convince consumers otherwise.

  I am going to hold on to the other coupon until it nears
expiration, which is 90 days, to see what other converters become
available a bit later on.  The prices should also decline.

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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[Steve Rigby]

On Mar 18, 2008, at 5:35 PM, rlsimon wrote:


which dtv converter box is best?


  I recently obtained my two coupons.  I used one of them to buy the  
Zenith DTT-900 unit which has been favorably reviewed thus far,  
particularly in regard to its RF front end.  I use it in conjunction  
with an indoor cubic quad VHF/UHF antenna made by Terk that seems to  
work pretty well for both TV bands.


  Around the DC area, most stations are on UHF for their digital  
broadcasts, and the fact of the matter is that any regular old TV  
antenna is all that is required for digital reception.  There is no  
such thing as a digital or HDTV-specific antenna, although a lot of  
advertising tries to convince consumers otherwise.


  I am going to hold on to the other coupon until it nears  
expiration, which is 90 days, to see what other converters become  
available a bit later on.  The prices should also decline.


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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[Judy Cosler]

what coupons are these?
from where?

John Duncan Yoyo wrote:

I got my coupons last week but I haven't had a chance to run out and
use them.  I needed three however and I picked up the Magnavox at
WalMart.  It seems to work OK with an indoor antenna.  I get all the
major networks.  It is spotty on 26 WETA and sometimes it drops it.
I have an outdoor antenna that I need to put up for the rest of the
channels.  I want to try and get Baltimore.  I can pull that in on
rabbit ears in the kitchen with a standard tuner.

My favorite feature is the toggle switch on the side.  You can use the
remote to switch it on and to standby but the switch turns it all the
way off.

On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 6:18 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Our local Walmart has a stack of them, but then again I have not
 received my coupons yet.

 Stewart




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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[Daniel Else]

Best Buy also carries them - 1 brand, 1 model, listing for $59.99. Coupons 
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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

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I got my coupons last week but I haven't had a chance to run out and
use them.  I needed three however and I picked up the Magnavox at
WalMart.  It seems to work OK with an indoor antenna.  I get all the
major networks.  It is spotty on 26 WETA and sometimes it drops it.
I have an outdoor antenna that I need to put up for the rest of the
channels.  I want to try and get Baltimore.  I can pull that in on
rabbit ears in the kitchen with a standard tuner.

My favorite feature is the toggle switch on the side.  You can use the
remote to switch it on and to standby but the switch turns it all the
way off.

On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 6:18 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall
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> Our local Walmart has a stack of them, but then again I have not
>  received my coupons yet.
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Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

[Rev. Stewart Marshall]

Our local Walmart has a stack of them, but then again I have not 
received my coupons yet.


Stewart


At 05:05 PM 3/18/2008, you wrote:

I've seen no reports yet, but then none have yet been spotted in the wild.


On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 5:35 PM, rlsimon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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[Tony B]

I've seen no reports yet, but then none have yet been spotted in the wild.


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