Re: Confused on which DTV converter box models to get by 5/27/2008...

On 5/15/2008 7:03 AM PT, HD Matt typed:

>>>> |> | I have my doubts as to how well a converter box will work with
>>>> |> | an old VCR. That is my next project.
>>>> |> 
>>>> |> According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_CECB_units
the
>>>> |> Echostar
>>>> |> box has a timed channel feature (see feature "T" in the list).
>>>> | 
>>>> | Yes. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get one by the 27th of this 
>>>> | month. I'd love to get that model! :(
>>>>
>>>> Call the government agency that gives out the coupons and ask how you
can
>>>> have
>>>> your coupon period extended, explaining that appropriate converter
boxes
>>>> are
>>>> not yet available.
>>> I will try that. But wait. Where did Echostar brand go on 
>>> https://www.ntiadtv.gov/cecb_list.cfm
list? Didn't it used to be there

>>> or am I going crazy?
>>   The TR-40 disappeared, replaced by the Dish Network DTVPal -- kind of
makes one
>> wonder.
>>
>  The coupons cannot be extended. Read the letter that came with them.

We know that. We are trying to see if they would do it if a specific 
model is unavailable like EchoStar (now Dish Network DTVPal). However, 
no replies from the governments so it doesn't look like this trick will 
work. At least, I tried!
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