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Digital TV is Here...
Are You Ready?

As of June 12, 2009, by law, Digital TV broadcasting is the only way television stations across the country are transmitting TV signals.

Most full power TV stations used to send both analog and digital signals. Standard old style analog signals are no longer being transmitted, it is digital only and this may affect you!

Low Power TV Stations are exempt from the Transition

Digital television is the wave of the future! Sounds overwhelming, but we’ll assist you with free advice and information to help make the Transition EZ!

Please note: We do not sell anything on this website, but we do have links to retailers that sell converter boxes and consumer electronics.

We have all the details from the navigation tabs on the left, but first let us give you an overview.


If you are receiving TV signals from an antenna on your roof, or rabbit ears, you will be affected by the change unless you have a Digital TV (DTV) set with a Digital (ATSC) Tuner.

Does the transition affect me?

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 don’t have a TV set with a built-in digital tuner (called an ATSC tuner), you will need to purchase a DTV Converter Box to continue watching free TV after June 12, 2009.

Converter Box Retailers

A digital to analog converter box is a device that converts the new digital signal into the old analog signal used by your analog TV set. The box connects your antenna or rabbit ears to your television.

Replacement Remote Controls are now available from RemoteControls.com

The DTV converter boxes cost between $40 and $60 each, and you will need a separate box for each TV set. To help with the cost, the government has set up a DTV Converter Box Coupon Program.

Starting in January 2008, each household will be eligible for two (2) coupons worth $40 each. The coupons expire 90 days after mailing. Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2008 until July 31, 2009.


Everyone can use a converter box in an emergency, even if you have cable or satellite, unless you have a TV set with a digital tuner.

In 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.

Click here for information about portable digital TVs


Don't forget about your computer if you watch TV on your PC!

Computers and the Digital Transition

Technology is changing so fast that it’s hard to keep up with it all. We’ll talk about the new technology, including the different types of televisions such as plasma, LCD, and projection TVs and how to choose which one is right for you!

You will have the information you need about the Analog to Digital TV Transition so you won't have any reception problems, all in plain English and EZ to understand!

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The Analog to Digital Transition
Analog to Digital TV Transition and Why is It changing?

Does the Transition Affect Me?
What to Do If I Am Affected By the Transition.

Antenna Information
Antenna Information and the Analog to Digital Transition

Antennas and Digital Television
Antennas and Digital Television. What kind of antenna do I need with my converter box?

Buy Remote Controls
Where can I buy remote controls for my converter box, VCR, TV, DVD? Replacement Converter Box Remote Controls.

Portable Digital TVs
Where can I buy a Portable Digital TVs? Can I use my old battery-powered portable TV after the transition? Will I need a new portable digital tv set after the transition? Battery operated TVs.

What is a Converter Box? DTV Converter Box.
NTIA Approved Coupon Eligible Converter Box. CECB. What is a Converter Box? Digital to Analog Converter Boxes.

Converter Box Retailers
Converter Box Retailers who are Certified Dealers. Online Retailers. Where can I buy a converter box? Converter Box Sellers. NTIA Coupon-Eligible Converter Box Retailers.

Converter Box Coupon Program Information
Information About the Converter Box Coupon Program.

Cable Television and the Analog to Digital Transition
Is Cable Television Affected by the Analog to Digital Transition? If you have Cable, you may be affected now or in the future. Comcast is going digital soon.

Digital TV Information
Answers to Your Digital TV Questions

Digital TV Sets
Types of Digital TV sets

Digital Recorders with a Digital Tuner
Information about Digital Recorders with a Digital Tuner . (ATSC) tuners in DVD players and DVRs that can help with the Analog to Digital Transition.

RVs and Digital TV
RVs and Digital TV. Do I Need a Converter Box in my RV and Boat?

Computers and DTV
Computers and DTV. Your PC and the Digital Transition. USB TV Tuners

Satellite TV Information
Information About Satellite TV

Accessories
Accessories including universal remote contols, remote control extenders, S-video cables.

Reference Links
Reference Links to additional Analog to Digital Transition Information

Questions and Answers for EZ Digital TV
Your Questions and Our Answers about Converter Boxes, Converter Box Retailers, Coupons and more.

Digital TV Definitions and Standard Terms
Digital TV Definitions and Standard Terms

EZ Digital TV Blog
The EZ Digital TV Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the ezdigitaltv.com Website. Subscribe here.

EZ Digital TV Newsletter
Subscribe to our EZ Digital TV Newsletter for the latest news about the DTV Converter Boxes and more!

Site Map for EZ Digital TV.com
Site Map for EZ Digital TV.com

Contact Us
Contact Us Form for EZ Digital TV.com

Coby DTV-102 DTV Converter Box
Features of the Coby DTV-102 DTV Converter Box with Analog Pass Through. NTIA Approved CECB.

Artec T3APR-T TVG DTV Converter Box
Features of the Artec T3APR-T TVG. Works with TV Guide on screen/Guide plus+ Product. NTIA Approved CECB with Analog Pass Through


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