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Originally Posted by ChrisW6ATV
....I am not aware of a cable-ready (analog or digital) version of the inexpensive SD-only digital tuners designed for the government coupon program (which is the box you really need, if it existed).
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Chris is right. The government strictly regulated what capabilities could be in a coupon-eligible box to make sure they were aimed at basic needs and a low price, and not used to up-sell to a more expensive box. So, no boxes with added features will be produced for the coupon program. In addition, with the coupon program in place, manufacturers don't see sufficient demand for more highly featured boxes as opposed to complete digital TVs, so you are not likely to see any new ones introduced, even without coupons.