A Truckers "MUST HAVE" for Christmas

Over a week ago, I decided to purchase an HDTV Converter Box for the truck. I don’t have a satellite dish on the truck and obviously can’t have cable, so instead of purchasing an expensive HDTV for several hundred dollars, I spent less than $50. bucks for a converter box. I have been on the waiting list for a Converter Box coupon from the government, but three months is a little bit excessive time to wait.

I followed all of the instructions, plugged in the box to my inverter, plugged in two tv cable wires and I was all set. The first channel search revealed at least 14 channels that were in clear, HD! The picture was better than cable or satellite in my opinion. At each city I visited, I did a channel search to see how many channels were available. In Salt Lake City, there were more than 23 HD channels available. In Stockton, California, the results were similar, over 24 channels in crisp, clear HD. I am anxious to get to LA to see how many stations are available in that media rich market. I did a search in analog in both these areas and received only a fraction of those stations available in HD. The picture in analog was still fuzzy and had the usual interferance normally seen on a regular tv in a truck.

So do you have to pay $300 or $400 dollars for a new HDTV for the truck? ABSOLUTELY NOT! You don’t even need a special antenna to pick up the HD signal. The onboard tv antenna in most trucks is all you need to pick up the HD signal. Although, a nice external antenna is optional for optimum signal strength and a greater variety of channels. If you weren’t sure, many traditional analog stations now have the capability of sending HD signals that include more than one channel for that station. I’ve noticed several local stations have regular programming, maybe a channel for weather and usually another channel for alternative broadcasting. In my opinion, instead of purchasing several hundred dollars in TV’s, satellite dishes and antennas, spend about $50. bucks and get a great selection of entertainment when your are taking a break. Oh, did I mention that programming is free and there is no subscription fee for HDTV transmissions.

Below I have listed a link to eBay for your convenience. Check out the latest listings for HD Television Converter Boxes. Good Luck!