Plan on keeping your analog TV?
You will need a converter box.
A converter box is connected to your TV much like a VCR. You designate a specific channel on your TV set, and then use the remote control of the converter box to switch between the digital channels.
A converter box requires an antenna (as an input source for television signals). Your current TV antenna should work fine for receiving Eight's signal with a new converter box (test it before you buy a new antenna). Sometimes moving your antenna to another part of the room can improve reception.
Digital-to-analog converter boxes receive digital over-the-air signals from an antenna, convert them to analog and then send the signals to the existing analog television set.
Area Agency on Aging offers TV viewers assistance with conversion to all-digital television
If you are over the age of 60 or an adult with disabilities, call the Area Agency's Senior HELP LINE at 602-264-HELP (4357) or toll-free at 1-888-783-7500 for assistance on how to get a converter box for your TV set.
How you watch Eight Digital Broadcasting is determined by:
1. Where you live
2. Your TV set
3. How you receive TV signals — by cable, satellite or antenna
Make three selections below for your digital solution.
Eight Digital Broadcasting currently serves the red area on the map below.
As soon as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gives us permission, and we acquire the funding, we will begin work on converting our translator transmitters across the state.
