The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has introduced two digital converter boxes that will be used to convert analog to digital signals once we get to the February 2009 cut-off date.
South Korea's manufacturer LG and Thompson (under the RCA brand) are the first two companies to introduce the converter prototypes.
Consumers will be able to apply for two $40 coupons each from the government to help pay for the cost of the boxes, expected to go on sale this January in the United States. Estimated costs currently range from between $50 and $70 per converter.
For more information on the transition to Digital TV, visit one of the following links:
www.dtv.gov
www.dtvanswers.com
www.nab.org
