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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.
This tv is wonderful. These are the same 2 channels that I have to have a big antenna on the roof to receive on our big tv. I live in Vermont, far from transmitters. But, lying in bed, I get our only 2 stations WITHOUT EXTENDING THE ANTENNA. It's hard on batteries, so I got 8 rechargeables so I always have 4 already charged up. Now, are they going to make a digital version.
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.
This was perfect, but unfortunately I just get no reception here. So I returned it and want to commend the seller for being so cooperative with the return. I had no trouble at all and was quickly refunded the purchase price. I would definitely recommend this seller and will go to them for future purchases.
SHEEESH."What about my portable, battery-powered analog television. 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. 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. The gov needs to supply digital portable tvs or some other solution to the disaster prone coasts and other areas. I guess the "cheaper" solution is to buy a $700 generator to power the converter box. 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."
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