DTV tips

Consumers should understand that they need only purchase a digital converter box, not a new TV. Converter boxes are a much more affordable option than buying a new TV or subscribing to cable or satellite TV.

Consumers should purchase and set up their converter boxes prior to February 2009. The boxes are easy to connect. Professionals are not needed to connect the boxes.

Households can save money by using the $40 converter box coupon.

    • Coupons are available on-line at: https://www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx or call 1-888-388-2009.

Or mail your request for a coupon to: PO Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000

    • Warning: Coupons expire after 90 days. Make sure retailers have a supply of converter boxes in stock before you order your coupon.

    • Each household is entitled to two coupons.

Consumers should be aware that the government sponsored $40 coupons do not apply to multi-function converter boxes.

For a list of Coupon Eligible Converter Boxes go to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s website:
http://www.ntiadtv.gov/cecb_list.cfm

Remember that the basic converter box is all that is needed to receive digital signals on an analog TV set.