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To my knowledge this product cannot be used as a TV after the switch to Digital TV, the FCC required warning is under promotional items so you may miss it if you don't read everything and I mean everything on the page. Until the switch to digital, it is okay as a small TV.
These are the same 2 channels that I have to have a big antenna on the roof to receive on our big tv. But, lying in bed, I get our only 2 stations WITHOUT EXTENDING THE ANTENNA. Now, are they going to make a digital version. This tv is wonderful. I live in Vermont, far from transmitters. It's hard on batteries, so I got 8 rechargeables so I always have 4 already charged up.
From what I read this is a pre digital tuner TV that will not work after Jan 2009. If I am wrong then the product information should state that the unit has a digital tuner.
So I returned it and want to commend the seller for being so cooperative with the return. I would definitely recommend this seller and will go to them for future purchases. This was perfect, but unfortunately I just get no reception here. I had no trouble at all and was quickly refunded the purchase price.
Because battery powered digital-to-analog converter boxes are not currently available, an external power source would also be required. If local utility power service is not available, an external battery power station or an emergency power generator may be able to supply the necessary power for the converter box." SHEEESH."What about my portable, battery-powered analog television. I guess the "cheaper" solution is to buy a $700 generator to power the converter box. Having just come through Ike in Houston and 8 days without power, my portable tv was a lifeline I cannot be without. The Amazon review is correct in stating that a converter box will allow this to operate BUT YOU WILL NEED AC POWER FOR A CONVERTER BOX. The gov needs to supply digital portable tvs or some other solution to the disaster prone coasts and other areas. Will I be able to use it to watch broadcast television after February 17, 2009.Portable, battery-powered analog televisions MAY be able to receive over-the-air programming after February 17, 2009 if they are connected to a digital-to-analog converter box.
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