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Anonymous Posted on Nov 12, 2009

I have a problem, I purchased a Digital TV and it doesn't work

I have a problem, I purchased a Digital TV Converter from Walmart in Victoria Texas, 77901. the Digital TV Converter box is no longer working and they aren't carrying them any longer in their store. what can I do. it is necessary for me to have a converter box for me to be able to watch TV. on my old TV. and I can't afford another tv at this time. Can you help me??
Thanks,
Margaret Brietzke
254 Carefree Drive
Victoria, Tx 77905
email address:[email protected]

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Have you tried to contact the manufacturer for warranty replacement? another option is, to contact your local cable company fof temporary service till you get a replacement converter box. good luck...

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You can get a replacment from the maker of the digital converter. You will need to mail in the old unit but they will send out a replacement

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You only need the digital converter if you are watching off air tv. By this I mean an outside antenna or rabbit ears. If you have Cable or Satellite you don't need it. The government stopped the coupons some time back but they only cost 40 to 50 bucks. Hope this helps. David.

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