janelle
01-23-2008, 04:34 PM
http://www.kwch.com/Global/category.asp?C=90325
This is in KS but each state will have stores selling the converter boxes. You need to buy it or something else or your TV won't work. Nice HUH?
What You Need to Know About DTV Coupons
Posted: Jan 1, 2008 10:54 AM CST
Updated: Jan 15, 2008 12:07 PM CST
Example of DTV Converter Box Coupon
With the transition to Digital Television just over a year away, the government is now offering vouchers to help those who need DTV converter boxes.
Each household can request up to two of these $40 coupons. The coupons cannot be combined to purchase a single converter box. Households can request coupons while funding remains available through March 31st, 2009.
Download the DTV Coupon Application
There are several different ways you can request coupons:
Apply online at www.dtv2009.gov
Call the 24-hour hotline 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009), TTY 1-877-530-2634
Mail a coupon application to: PO BOX 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000
Fax a coupon application to 1-877-DTV-4ME2 (1-877-388-4632)
Only people who receive their broadcasts over the air with an antenna on non-digital TVs need to get converter boxes. A converter box will be needed for each non-digital TV that does not have cable or satellite service.
The converter boxes were expected to cost between $50 and $70. So far, EchoStar is the only company to announce a converter box at less than the coupon price (EchoStar Model TR-40). Their box will be available for $39.99. EchoStar says their boxes will be available in limited quantities in March of this year with greater quantities available in June.
Coupons expire 90 days after they are mailed, and only one coupon can be used to purchase each coupon-eligible converter box.
The coupons can only be used on authorized converter boxes purchased from an authorized retailer. As of now, there are around two dozen models available with more being tested.
Click for Updated List of Eligible Converter Boxes
Around 250 retailers representing more than 15,000 outlets across the country have been certified to offer converter boxes.
Click for Updated List of Certified Retailers
Kansas Stores Authorized to Sell Digital TV Converter Boxes:
Adams Electric & Plumbing, LLC - Pratt, Kansas
Corporate Lodging Consultants, Inc (2 locations) - Wichita, Kansas
Electronically Speaking - Osawatomie, Kansas
Fitzgerald Inc. - Ness City, Kansas
Hephner TV & Electronics, Inc - Wichita, Kansas
Herby's Electronics - Grainfield, Kansas
Jimmel's Audio Video Center - Kansas City, Kansas
Larry Lambert - Smith Center, Kansas
Lindly TV & Appliance, Inc - Winfield, Kansas
Modern Electronics Inc - Manhattan, Kansas
Major retailers Best Buy, Circuit City, K-Mart, RadioShack, Sam's Club, Sears, Target and Wal-Mart are also authorized dealers. QVC, J&R Music World. and Sewell Direct plan to accept coupons online, and Best Buy and QVC plan to accept coupons via a toll-free telephone number.
Retailers interested in participating in the Program should visit www.ntiadtv.gov or call 1-866-296-1107.
What You Need to Know About Digital TV
This is in KS but each state will have stores selling the converter boxes. You need to buy it or something else or your TV won't work. Nice HUH?
What You Need to Know About DTV Coupons
Posted: Jan 1, 2008 10:54 AM CST
Updated: Jan 15, 2008 12:07 PM CST
Example of DTV Converter Box Coupon
With the transition to Digital Television just over a year away, the government is now offering vouchers to help those who need DTV converter boxes.
Each household can request up to two of these $40 coupons. The coupons cannot be combined to purchase a single converter box. Households can request coupons while funding remains available through March 31st, 2009.
Download the DTV Coupon Application
There are several different ways you can request coupons:
Apply online at www.dtv2009.gov
Call the 24-hour hotline 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009), TTY 1-877-530-2634
Mail a coupon application to: PO BOX 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000
Fax a coupon application to 1-877-DTV-4ME2 (1-877-388-4632)
Only people who receive their broadcasts over the air with an antenna on non-digital TVs need to get converter boxes. A converter box will be needed for each non-digital TV that does not have cable or satellite service.
The converter boxes were expected to cost between $50 and $70. So far, EchoStar is the only company to announce a converter box at less than the coupon price (EchoStar Model TR-40). Their box will be available for $39.99. EchoStar says their boxes will be available in limited quantities in March of this year with greater quantities available in June.
Coupons expire 90 days after they are mailed, and only one coupon can be used to purchase each coupon-eligible converter box.
The coupons can only be used on authorized converter boxes purchased from an authorized retailer. As of now, there are around two dozen models available with more being tested.
Click for Updated List of Eligible Converter Boxes
Around 250 retailers representing more than 15,000 outlets across the country have been certified to offer converter boxes.
Click for Updated List of Certified Retailers
Kansas Stores Authorized to Sell Digital TV Converter Boxes:
Adams Electric & Plumbing, LLC - Pratt, Kansas
Corporate Lodging Consultants, Inc (2 locations) - Wichita, Kansas
Electronically Speaking - Osawatomie, Kansas
Fitzgerald Inc. - Ness City, Kansas
Hephner TV & Electronics, Inc - Wichita, Kansas
Herby's Electronics - Grainfield, Kansas
Jimmel's Audio Video Center - Kansas City, Kansas
Larry Lambert - Smith Center, Kansas
Lindly TV & Appliance, Inc - Winfield, Kansas
Modern Electronics Inc - Manhattan, Kansas
Major retailers Best Buy, Circuit City, K-Mart, RadioShack, Sam's Club, Sears, Target and Wal-Mart are also authorized dealers. QVC, J&R Music World. and Sewell Direct plan to accept coupons online, and Best Buy and QVC plan to accept coupons via a toll-free telephone number.
Retailers interested in participating in the Program should visit www.ntiadtv.gov or call 1-866-296-1107.
What You Need to Know About Digital TV