How long will we be able to buy ATSC-NTSC converter boxes?

[ChrisW6ATV]

The item that HAS disappeared, and really was hard to find during its whole life in retail stores, is the HD tuner box. For years, every big-screen and flat-panel TV sold was "HD-ready", without an ATSC tuner built in. Most stores, though, gave you a blank stare if you actually asked for the needed tuner, or maybe they had one model in stock. I think far more HD tuners were sold that were also DirecTV receivers, and some for Dish Network as well. For the last couple of years or so, only one name-brand HD tuner has even been manufactured and sold, a Samsung.

I have five HD boxes already that I am holding on to, in addition to some SD digital tuners.

[kx250rider]

Originally Posted by ChrisW6ATV

For the last couple of years or so, only one name-brand HD tuner has even been manufactured and sold, a Samsung

I have one of the first Samsung ATSC HD boxes... I have it on our Sony WEGA 40" CRT set. Works well! I like it because it puts out several scan rates; including the old 720 HD.

Charles