Looking to get your converter coupon? It's Time!

[Jimboy]

Go to www.dtv2009.gov to apply.

[StarvingForHDTV]

Thank you.

[basshive]

Site unavailable to anyone else or is it just me? :)

[basshive]

classic. no sooner do I post and its coming back up for me..


edit. got to splash page then it went down again. too busy or just hosed. will keep trying later.

[Jack 1000]

I can't get to that site. What is it exactly?

Jack

[basshive]

Looks like the coupons are worth 40$ towards converter boxes.

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Thank you for applying for a Coupon online.

IMPORTANT:
TV converter boxes are not expected to be available in retail stores until late February or early March. You will receive your Coupon(s) then. The Coupon will expire within 90 days from the date it is issued.

Please print this page for your records; your application is reprinted below.

If you have any questions, you may call the Toll-Free Consumer Support Hotline
at 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009), 1-877-530-2634 (TTY), or write to us at:


TV Converter Box Coupon Program
PO Box 2000
Portland, OR 97208-2000

Reference Number: XXXXXXXXX

Name: XXXXXXX
Home Address: XXXX
Apt X
Waterford, WI, 53185-4182
Number of Coupons Requested: 2
Statement Selection: Antenna
Date Submitted: 01/02/2008

[LoadStar]

This is for a coupon good for $40 towards the purchase of a digital TV converter box. Please note that this will be of virtually zero interest for those in this forum, as any boxes that are capable of HD output (i.e. have DVI, HDMI, or component ports) do NOT qualify under this program.

The goal of this program is really to defray the cost of purchasing a digital TV converter box for those who have an old TV and can't afford to replace it or get a pay TV service.

Also: the coupons expire 90 days after issuance, so your best bet if you need one is to WAIT until the boxes have been out for a while and come down in price.