How do I get HD on an analog TV?
July 3rd, 2007As 2009 draws closer, beware of hucksters hawking “HDTV converter boxes.”
We usually talk about DTV converter boxes here at DTV Facts. These are digital-to-analog converter boxes that will allow you to watch over-the-air digital channels on an analog TV. Before analog broadcasts end on February 17, 2009, manufacturers expect to sell millions of them.
If you see something called an HDTV converter box, it’s probably the result of careless or imprecise labeling. But if you are told that such a box will magically provide an HD picture on that dusty old Philco in the laundry room, here’s my advice: Make a run for it.
To get HDTV on an analog television, I’m afraid your best option is to move to Japan of the 1990s. But to watch digital TV channels on your analog TV, or HD shows on an HDTV, several simpler options are available. You’ll find them in our new article.
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• Beware of ‘HDTV Converter’ scams