If you are using satellite or a telephone company provider that is already digital, you won’t be affected by the transition. If you are a cable subscriber, you may or may not be affected right now, but you might be in the near future. Check our Cable Information page for details.
If you receive free over-the-air TV signals from an antenna or rabbit ears, you will need a Digital TV set with a Digital (ATSC) Tuner or a digital to analog Converter Box.
Replacement Converter Box Remote Controls are now available from RemoteControls.com Click on "Converter Box" (Digital)
Everyone can use a converter box in an emergency even if you have cable or satellite!
During a storm, when the cable or satellite goes out, (if you don't have a TV set with a digital tuner) you won't be able to hook up your rabbit ears to your TV set to get local weather and news without a converter box.
When you lose power, a portable TV is a great choice. Old portable TVs without digital tuners won't work. You will need a new Portable Digital TV.
Unlike current Portable Digital TVs that can only pick up the free over-the-air digital broadcasts in a stationary position, the new Mobile Digital Devices can pick up the new mobile digital signals that allow you to watch TV while moving.
These devices include TVs, smart phones such as iPhones, iPads, and computers.
You will be able to receive the new TV signals in a car, bus or even on a train! The best part? The new over-the-air mobile digital broadcasts are FREE. Buy a mobile device that can receive the new signals and you are good to GO!
Mobile devices that are capable of receiving MDTV signals will display the MDTV logo and are capable of receiving TV signals while traveling at speeds over 100 miles per hour!
The 3D experience from the past has changed over the years into the amazing new 3D technology of today.
The blockbuster movie "Avatar" and other recent films have sparked enormous interest in 3D Movies prompting electronics makers to quickly satisfy consumers with 3D TV at home.
