"The DTX9950 also allows us to deliver a complete digital transition solution, whether it be over-the-air reception of digital and analog signals, satellite television or cable subscription services, or simply a new television. This alleviates any uncertainty, at no additional cost. "Although most research indicates a minority of households actually require such a feature, we've found some customers visiting our neighborhood stores for advice are confused over what kind of box they actually need. "We're excited to be among the first national retailers - as well as the largest in terms of the sheer number of retail outlets and distribution channels - to offer a digital converter box with a built-in analog pass-through," said Peter Whitsett, RadioShack's executive vice president, general merchandising manager. Information about the coupon program is available from, 1-888-CALL-FCC, or 1-88. NTIA is in charge of administering the TV Converter Box Coupon Program at the direction of Congress.
The price of the DTX9950 is $59.99 (or $19.99 plus tax for customers redeeming a $40 government coupon) in the Continental U.S.
Department of Commerce, making it eligible for the $40 government subsidized coupon program. The DTX9950 is approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which is part of the U.S. The Digital Stream DTX9950 enables consumers who watch full and low-power TV stations to do so without the need to add a splitter or A/B switch to a digital-only converter box. However, low-powered broadcasters such as small community stations are not required to make the switch at this time. The DTX9950 will be arriving nationwide starting this week through all RadioShack distribution channels, including 4,500 company stores, more than 1,000 participating dealer stores,, RadioShack's Direct-to-You ordering system, or RadioShack's special toll-free 1-877-RS-DTV-4U number with free shipping.Īll full-powered TV stations across the country must switch to digital transmissions in February 2009 with the exception of a test market in Wilmington, N.C., which is converting to digital broadcasts at noon on Sept. 17, 2009įORT WORTH, Texas, June 5 // PRNewswire-FirstCall // - RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) today announced the rollout of the Digital Stream DTX9950 digital converter box with built-in analog pass-through for consumers who wish to continue using analog television sets to receive both digital and analog over-the-air broadcasts when the United States transfers to full-power digital television on Feb. Digital Stream DTX9950 tuner receives digital over-the-air TV broadcast signals as well as passes through analog signals as the United States shifts to full-power digital TV broadcasting Feb.
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