This is not entirely true.  We subscribe to satellite, but we get 
our local channels off of air, so we'll need a box. Direct tv charges 
extra to get these on the dish.  So I guess we'll eventually need a box.
  Also, we only have one tv hooked to the receiver, but a couple other 
tvs in the house we use for local settings.  Damn this digital tv 
anyhow!!!
73s
Butch Bussen
wa0vjr

On Fri, 7 Mar 2008, gary wrote:

> You will not need the converter boxes if you subscribe  to cable or have a
> dish.  They will have already converted over.  Converter boxes are available
> at Wal`mart for $49 .  and the coupon is good for $40.  Gary KB2YAA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Donald L. Roberts" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 1:56 PM
> Subject: Digital to analog TV converter boxes
>
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I am trying to find out whether there is any appreciable
>> difference in the technical specifications of the digital to
>> analog TV converter boxes.  Secondly, are there some which are
>> appreciably more accessible than others?  Lastly, do most or all
>> have some sort of an inaccessible setup screen when first used?
>> If so, will these settings be lost if the unit is unplugged or
>> there is a power outage?
>>
>> Thanks for any info.
>>
>> Don Roberts
>>
>>
>>
>>
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