How can I get a free digital converter box?
Use an online sharing or bartering website, such as Freecycle, FreeSharing, Freegle, vSkips, Tradeaway or U-Exchange (see Resources), to find someone that has a digital converter box, or even a used digital TV, that they no longer need.
How much does a DTV converter cost?
Having a digital converter box will allow an older analog television set to receive digital television picture reception from over-the-air broadcasts. The converter box is connected between the television and antenna. Typical costs: A very basic digital converter box costs around $40-$50.
Do converter boxes need cable?
Because analog TV sets are no longer being manufactured, the only reason you would need a converter box is if you have a really old TV that only accepts analog signals. If your TV has a built-in ATSC (digital) tuner, you can get your local broadcast stations in HD by using an antenna.
How can I use an antenna without a converter box?
How to Watch a Digital TV Without Using a Converter Box
- Connect one end of your coaxial cable to a coaxial port near your television.
- Connect the other end of your coaxial cable to the coaxial port on the back of your television.
- Turn your television on and press the “Menu” button on your television remote.
Can I purchase a digital cable box?
Most cable companies don’t give you the option to purchase your own box, and you normally cannot buy cable boxes in stores and get them to work with your local cable service either. A CableCARD is a simple card that you get from your local cable company which is programmed for your account.
Can you get local channels with a converter box?
The new TV converter boxes are an ideal way to get a lot of channels for not a lot of money. You will not have as many channels as with cable, but the TV converter boxes allow broadcasting networks in your area to include sub-channels that may run the news, weather or additional programing.