How Do You Apply For An Analog-To-Digital TV Converter Box Coupon?
On February 17, 2009, the federal government is requiring all broadcast television stations in the U.S. to switch from analog to digital broadcast signals. This means that anyone owning an older model TV that does not have a digital tuner will need an analog-to-digital converter box to receive broadcast transmissions if they use rabbit-ears or a roof-top antenna to receive a signal. The government is offering coupons to help with the purchase cost of the converter box. Here’s how to get one. If you subscribe to a cable, satellite or telephone TV service, you don’t need to worry about having a converter box, no matter how old your TV is. The switch will not affect you. If you use rabbit-ears or a roof-top (or other type) of antenna to receive broadcast signals, you will need a converter box starting February 17, 2009. Converter boxes will run anywhere between $40 and $70, depending on supply and demand. The federal government is offering up to 2 $40 coupons per household in the U.S. to
