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NTIA Requirements for
Coupon-Eligible Converter Boxes

CECB Additional Features Comparison Chart

Explanation of Converter Box Features


Features and Specifications listed below are the NTIA requirements for all coupon-eligible converter boxes (CECB).

ATSC Tuner Range

Channels 2-6 VHF Low:
54MHz to 88MHz
Channels 7-13 VHF High:
174 MHz to 216MHz
Channels 14-69 UHF:
 470MHz to 806MHz

RF Input

75 ohm for VHF and UHF Antenna

RF Output

NTSC, 75ohm
Channel 3 or 4

Composite Video Outputs

RCA Connection

Audio Outputs

RCA Stereo Left/Right

Picture Display Formats

- 4:3 with center cut-out of the 16:9
- Letterbox 16:9
- Full or Partially zoomed output

Channel Display Capability

All channels, including 
multicast channels

PSIP Processing

Provides the user with tuned channel and program information.(EPG)

Closed Captioning

Yes

Emergency Alert System (EAS)

Yes

Parental Controls (V-Chip)

Yes

Remote Control with batteries included

Standard codes so the consumer can program an existing remote control to change channels, turn on and off the converter box and existing analog television receiver.

Energy Star Standards

- Maximum two watts of electricity in the sleep mode.
- Default 4 hours of inactivity before automatically going into sleep mode.
- The current program must be allowed to complete before switching to the sleep mode.
- User will be able to disable the sleep mode or set it manually.

Owner’s Manual

Yes

Power LED Indicator

Yes

RF Cable

Yes

Signal Strength Indicator

Yes

Technical Version


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