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Aug 25, 2008 2:43 pm US/Central

DTV Box With Analog Pass-Through Now Available

(WCCO) A digital television (DTV) converter box from Dish Networks, featuring analog pass-through, is now available to consumers.

The TR-40 features an auto-tune timer for programming VCR recording as well as analog pass-through, which gives consumers the ability to change from digital to analog channels seamlessly.

The box will be sold for $40.  However, with a government issued $40 coupon the box is essentially free, besides shipping and handling costs.

Only people who own analog televisions and receive their broadcasts using 'rabbit ears' or some other antenna means will need to use DTV boxes.

The 'Digital Transition' is set to occur on Feb. 17, 2009.  The transition involves most broadcast stations switching from an analog signal to a superior digital signal.





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