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Converter Box Retailers

See the bottom of this page for a list of
(CECBs) coupon-eligible converter boxes and specifications.

Please note: We are getting a lot of questions about specific converter boxes. All of the information we have about the converter boxes and where you can buy them is on this page.

We are not recommending or selling the boxes, just posting the information we have. The Philco TB150HH9 is not available for purchase yet.


These converter boxes can be purchased online WITH a coupon.

Converter Box 

Features

Retailer

 Price

AccessHD DTA1010D 

SA

FreeDTVshop

$59.99

AccessHD DTA1010U

SA,UR

FreeDTVshop

$69.99

AccessHD DTA1020D

 

FreeDTVshop

$59.99

AccessHD DTA1020U

UR

FreeDTVshop

$69.99

Artec T3A Pro

 

FreeDTVshop

$52.99

Channel Master CM-7000

SV

FreeDTVshop

$79.99

DigitalStream DSP7500T

UR

FreeDTVshop

$69.99

DigitalStream DSP7700T

AP,UR

FreeDTVshop

$79.99

DigitalStream DTX9900

UR

FreeDTVshop

$69.99

GE 22729

SA

FreeDTVshop

$79.99

GE 22730

 

FreeDTVshop

$69.99

Goodmind DTA1000

SA

FreeDTVshop

$69.99

Insignia NS-DXA1

 

FreeDTVshop

$69.99

Lasonic LTA-260

 

FreeDTVshop

$59.99

Magnavox TB100MG9

AP

FreeDTVshop

$67.99

Magnavox TB100MW9

 

FreeDTVshop

$59.99

MicroGem MG2000

 

FreeDTVshop

$69.99

RCA DTA800B

SA

FreeDTVshop

$64.99

Sansonic FT-300A

 

FreeDTVshop

$59.99

Tivax STB-T9

SA

FreeDTVshop

$59.99

    AP: Analog Pass-Through, SA: Smart Antenna,
   SV
: S-Video, UR: Universal Remote 

Additional Features Comparison Chart


These converter boxes can be purchased in store WITH a coupon.

Converter Box

Retailer

 Price

Digital STREAM DTX9900

Radio Shack

 $59.99

Insignia NS-DXA1

Best Buy

 $59.99

Magnavox TB100MW9

Walmart

 $52.97

RCA DTA800

Walmart

 $49.87

Zenith DTT900

Radio Shack

 $59.99

Zenith DTT900

Circuit City

 $59.99

Zenith DTT900

hhgregg

 $49.97


Latest Information:

The Magnavox TB100MG9* with analog pass-through is now being sold online and you can use a coupon.

We have specifications and user manuals for the AMTC AT-2016 and the Venturer STB7766. We also have the specifications for the COSHIP N9988T, Winegard RC-DT09 and the Fuyai ATSC 630.

The DISH Network DTVPal is the redesigned EchoStar TR-40 and is now on the NTIA's CECB list. It will be available mid-June.

We have new specifications and a user manual for the Gridlink GLT-200 and the specifications for the Kingbox K8V8.

The EchoStar TR-40 * DTV converter box will be available in mid-June 2008. It has been redesigned and will be sold as the DTVPal by both EchoStar and Sling Media. It will have a (VCR) Event Timer.

These are the recently added NTIA approved CECBs
bringing the total to 83!
Apex DT500
Clear Tech CTDCB100
CASTI CAX-02*
Alpha Digital AT2016
DISH Network DTVPal*

Check the middle of the Coupon Program page to see when your coupons will arrive in the mail based on your application date.

Check right here for up-to-date news!


Converter Box Retailers are stocking the coupon-eligible converter boxes where you would also buy televisions and other consumer electronics products. Retailers are free to set the price of the boxes.

Important information regarding converter box refunds: You will not be able to receive cash or credit for the coupon amount, but you can receive cash or credit for any amount you paid out of pocket, if the store policy permits. If the retail store permits exchanges, you can exchange the converter box you purchased for another coupon-eligible converter box.

Converter boxes can be purchased at any of these
national retailers currently participating in the program:

Best Buy
Circuit City
Walmart
Radio Shack
K-Mart
Sears

The complete list of DTV Certified Converter Box Retailers


Important information: We are getting a lot of questions about the converter boxes and what features they have. All (CECBs) coupon-eligible converter boxes must have the same basic, NTIA required features .

Some of those boxes have additional features that are allowed by the NTIA such as analog pass-through, S-video, smart antenna, longer EPGs etc.

CECB Additional Features Comparison Chart

There are many great features such a QAM tuner, Component Outputs and HDMI Connections that are NOT included in the coupon-eligible converter boxes. There are several converter boxes on the market that do have these added features, but you can't use the coupons.

Please check these links to review your options:

Here are a few non-coupon eligible converter boxes:

Grandtec Tun-5000
PHD-205
Samsung DTBH260F  
Sylvania 6900DTE
Tivax STB-T1
Winegard RC-1010


NTIA requirements for a coupon-eligible converter box

NTIA approved additional converter box features

Explanation of Converter Box Features


Here is the list of approved (CECBs)
coupon-eligible converter boxes
:

Specifications on the converter box pages are subject to change.

Model

Manual

Model

Manual

AccessHD DTA1010D

 

Gridlink GLT-200

X

AccessHD DTA1010U

 

Gridlink GLT-300

 

AccessHD DTA1020D

 

Insignia NS-DXA1

X

AccessHD DTA1020U

 

Jiuzhou DTT6000

 

Alpha Digital AT2016

 

Jiuzhou DTT9001*

 

AMTC AT-2016

X

jWIN Electronic Corp JD-TV1000

 

Apex DT150

 

Kingbox K8V1

 

Apex DT250*

 

Kingbox K8V8

 

Apex DT500

 

Lasonic LTA-260

 

Apex DT1001

 

Lasonic LTR-260

 

Apex DT1002

 

MAG CCB7707

X

Artec T3A

X

Magnavox TB-100MG9 *

 

Artec T3APro

X

Magnavox TB100MW9

X

AVION ATB 7707

 

MaxMedia MMDTVB03**

 

Cadence DTVC-9

X

MicroGEM MG2000

X

CASTi CAX-01

 

Microprose MPI-500**

X

CASTi CAX-02*

X

Mustek MAT-K50

 

Channel Master CM-7000

 

OLEVIA DTA100

 

Clear Tech CTDCB100

 

Philco TB100HH9 *

X

COSHIP N9988T

X

Philco TB150HH9 *

 

COSHIP N9900T

X

RCA DTA800A

 

Daewoo DAC-100

X

RCA DTA800B

 

Daytek CAX-01

 

RCA DTA800B1*

 

Denca NL8118

 

Sansonic FT300A

 

Denca NL9119

 

Sansonic FT300RT

 

 Denca TBX1005A

 

Skardin DTR-0727

 

Digital STREAM D2A1D10

 

SVA DAC100

 

Digital STREAM D2A1D20

 

Synergy Global Supply SYN2009

 

Digital STREAM DSP6500R

 

Tatung TDB3000

 

Digital STREAM DSP7500T

 

Tatung TDB3001*

 

Digital STREAM DSP7700T *

 

Tivax STB-T9

X

Digital STREAM DX8700 *

 

Tunbow Electronics E60010

 

Digital STREAM DTX9900

 

Venturer STB7766G

X

Digital STREAM DTX9950*

 

Venturer STB7766G1*

 

DISH Network DTVPal*

 

Winegard RC-DT09

 

EchoStar TR-40 *

X

Zenith DTT900

 

Fuyai ATSC 630

 

Zentech DF2000

 

GE 22729

 

Zinwell ZAT-756A

 

GE 22730

 

Zinwell ZAT-856

 

Goodmind DTA 900

 

Zinwell ZAT-857

 

Goodmind DTA 980

X

Zinwell ZAT-970

 

Goodmind DTA1000

   

   

   

*These models are capable of passing through
an analog signal to the TV set.

**Manufacturer states this box is capable of analog pass-through
although the feature is not listed by the NTIA.

Converter Box Analog Pass-Through Feature


Converter Box Reviews:

We will not post reviews of converter boxes by non-professionals because it is too subjective. You can find that type of information on Internet forums discussing the topic.

Consumer Reports has reviews of the Magnavox TB100MW9,
Insignia NS-DXA1, and Zenith DTT900.

CNET has reviews of these boxes:

Insignia NS DXA1
RCA DTA800B
Zenith DTT900
GE 22730


Additional information about CECBs:

  • VCR Timers: The DISH Network DTVPal that will be available mid-June will have a (VCR) Event Timer. It is the only converter box that we know of with this feature.

    VCRs and Converter Boxes

  • RV Owners: A converter box with an analog pass-through is a great choice while traveling. It will allow you to receive TV signals from various TV stations wheather they are transmitting in analog or digital.

  • Splitters: A digital to analog converter box CAN be connected to several TVs at the same time using a splitter, BUT all of the TVs will view the same channel; the one that the converter box is set to. The converter box can only be tuned to one channel at a time. For practical purposes, each TV set will need its own converter box.

  • The Zenith DTT900 and Insignia NS-DXA1 are the same boxes manufactured by LG.

  • Falcon Digital is the manufacturer of the Sansonic models FT-300A and FT-300RT.

  • The Skardin DTR-0727 will be sold as the Zentech model DF2000 and a version assembled in the USA will be Zentech model DF2009.

  • Two new Zentech models will be introduced in about 6 weeks, the DF2010 (Made in China) and the DF2020 (assembled in the USA) both will have analog pass through capability.
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