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What converter box to buy?

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by rollondaddy, Dec 8, 2009.

  1. Dec 8, 2009 #1
    rollondaddy

    rollondaddy Bobtail Member

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    Just wanted to see what converter boxes everyone was using in their truck. My husband has requested one for Christmas and I've looked at several with mixed reviews. He just has an older analog tv/vcr combo and is using the truck antenna. He likes to get local stations when stopped for weather, ect. So any help about these boxes would be great.
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2009 #2
    Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    "CONVERTER" box??
    Oh...convert DIGITAL to ANALOG.
    Don't use one (in truck or home). Have Satellite TV in truck, and watch HULU at times....
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2009 #3
    Roadmedic

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    Don't have a converter box at home or the road as well.

    Have not watched local tv at home in over 5 years. I guess they are still there. Maybe I should check.
     
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  5. Dec 14, 2009 #4
    Pur48Ted

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    The last time I watched "Broadcast TV" on the road was a Lo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ong time ago. If I remember; I got only two channels; Christian Broadcasting and T.V. Auction.
    Got Sat TV that week.
     
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  7. Dec 14, 2009 #5
    BigSam

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    more important than which brand of converter box is a good antenna
     
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  8. Dec 14, 2009 #6
    gregsmith7467

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    i use the Apex DT502 got it at target or kmart. works good for me usually get several channels and has on screen guide too. of course with these pictures are clear but any interference (like a truck driving past you) will cut out the signal for a minute. good luck!
     
    gregsmith7467, Dec 14, 2009
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