If you use "rabbit ears" or a rooftop antenna with your analog television, you must take some action to continue receiving television broadcasts. After February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations will switch from the analog method of transmitting TV signals to only broadcasting a digital signal which cannot be received by analog TV sets.

Know Your Options
1. Buy a converter box that will plug into your analog TV.
2. Buy a TV with a digital tuner.
3. Connect your analog TV to cable, satellite or other pay service.

Federal Assistance
The Federal Government is offering U.S. households up to two $40 coupons to help with the cost of certified TV converter boxes. A converter box is a one-time purchase that will allow you to use your analog TV after February 17, 2009. Certified TV converter boxes are expected to cost between $50 and $70.

For more information or to request coupons,
call 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) or
1-877-530-2634 (TTY), visit online at www.DTV2009.gov,
apply by mail at PO Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208,
or fax 1-877-DTV-4ME2 (1-877-388-4632).

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How Do I Get a TV Converter Box Coupon?

After February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations will broadcast only in digital. If you use "rabbit ears" or a rooftop antenna with your analog television, you must take action to continue receiving television broadcasts. The Federal Government is offering U.S. households up to two $40 coupons to help with the cost of certified TV converter boxes. A converter box is a one-time purchase that will allow your analog TV to work after February 17, 2009 to continue receiving television broadcasts. Certified TV converter boxes are expected to cost between $50 and $70. Coupons are free, but supply is limited. Coupons will be mailed to you by the Federal Government.

Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2008 until March 31, 2009.
You can apply for your converter box coupons by:
Get Your Coupon
Phone:
1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009)
TTY:
1-877-530-2634
Online Form:
www.DTV2009.gov
Mail:
PO Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208
Fax:
1-877-DTV-4ME2 (1-877-388-4632)

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With your coupon(s) you will also receive:

  • Instructions for using a coupon
  • List of coupon eligible certified TV converter boxes
  • List of retailers where you can use the coupon to buy a certified TV converter box
  • Frequently asked questions about using the coupon
Coupons expire after 90 days and cannot be reissued so review your information packet as soon as you receive it.
Use Your Coupon Your coupon will look and work like a plastic gift card.
Coupons can be used at participating retailers listed in your information packet.
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