Digital TV Signal (by 2 users)
posted by NCTom on Jan 19, 2008
Do I need a converter box for this TV?
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Comment by Jeaniepat, posted on May 23, 2008
I have a GE TV purchased in 2000. Model 19GT240, (not the same model as Tom's). I bought a converter box today, even though the salesman said I probably don't need it. I was told by Comcast tech support that most TVs over 5 years old need a converter box.
What's the real scoop? Thank you.
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posted on May 23, 2008
I have a GE TV purchased in 2000. Model 19GT240. I bought a converter box today, even though the salesman said I probably don't need it. I was told by Comcast tech support that most TVs ove 5 years old need a converter box.
What's the real scoop? Thank you.
Jean
What's the real scoop? Thank you.
Jean
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Not if you cable TV, DirecTV, Dish network, or FIOS. The converters are not usable with those services.
If you use a regular TV antenna or rabbit ears, then, yes, you will need a DTV converter box. If so, I'd suggest getting one well before next February. Why? 'Cause the pictures are better, and you'll have access to "virtual channels", where broadcasters send more than one program on channels like 4.1, 4.2, etc. Also, if you have poor reception, you may need a better antenna to see the DTV signals. Better to know that before DTV is all that is being broadcast over the airwaves.
If you use a regular TV antenna or rabbit ears, then, yes, you will need a DTV converter box. If so, I'd suggest getting one well before next February. Why? 'Cause the pictures are better, and you'll have access to "virtual channels", where broadcasters send more than one program on channels like 4.1, 4.2, etc. Also, if you have poor reception, you may need a better antenna to see the DTV signals. Better to know that before DTV is all that is being broadcast over the airwaves.
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