2009 HDTV conversion.

[whoaru99]

Afaik, there isn't such thing as a "digital HDTV antenna" except in marketing literature and packaging. They're just re-badged UHF antennas - probably with more markup for the "digital" wording on the package.

Guess I thought (perhaps naively) the coupon program was intended for people who's only option was OTA TV.

Originally Posted by whoaru99

Afaik, there isn't such thing as a "digital HDTV antenna" except in marketing literature and packaging. They're just re-badged UHF antennas - probably with more markup for the "digital" wording on the package.

Guess I thought (perhaps naively) the coupon program was intended for people who's only option was OTA TV.

FYI -- Stations like Channel 2 (CBS) here in Chicago are still using a VHF frequency for digital HDTV. A UHF-only antenna won't receive their current digital broadcasts, as I found out. Best to check www.antennaweb.org to see what the broadcasters in your area are using.

[peverett]

Bill R.-you work at Wal Mart, is this not correct. Wal Mart is much closer to my house than Circuit City, Best Buy or Frys. I will keep an eye out there.

Due to the fact that the converters do not seem to be available now, I have not applied for the coupons.

However, I have purchased a few of the ATSC tuners and have been using these with RF converters. Seems to work ok if the reception conditions are decent. I have purchased some of the tuners for about the same dollar amount as the coupon($40.00). These are used, but so far have worked ok.