RCA DTA800 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000U4SHZQ
• Item model number: DTA800
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #50,026 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 22, 2007

Product Description

Product Description
The RCA DTA800 Digital to Analog TV converter plays an important role in the completion of the digital TV transition. Designed to easily receive over-the-air ATSC standard-definition and high-definition terrestrial broadcasts, the DTA800 comes equipped with a remote control unit and the ability to provide on-screen program information sent by local TV broadcasters to easily identify details about TV programming. The DTA800 is designed solely to receive digital TV signals with an over-the-air antenna and converts those signals into analog for display through a TV set's analog connections.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

119 of 122 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I should have bought 2, March 24, 2008

By	A. Simpson "nimble2" (S. Illinois) - See all my reviews

I bought the RCA DTA800b and the Magnavox TB100MW9 converters at Wal-Mart.
Units cost $49.87 each ($9.87 after coupon)
The RCA is a far superior unit.
The Menu's and remote control functions are excellent.
Similar in nature to a satellite receiver.
Reception was very good even with just a "bow tie" antenna.

The Magnavox is not worth the money.
It is made by Funai Electronics and the remote control has tiny buttons.
The Menu's are just as bad.
Reception was not very good with just a "bow tie" antenna.
Not even close to the RCA.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Can't manually add channels, May 2, 2008

By	Ben Weintraub (Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this model because it was the only one available at my local Wal-Mart. I plugged it in and got it all setup and did the scan. It only came up with PBS stations (7.1,7.2,7.3,7.4). The picture on each was amazing! However, this model lacks the ability to manually add channels. To add new channels, you must have the box do an automatic rescan. This was a big negative for me. Without the box and just the rabbit ears, I was able to get 4 or 5 channels, not counting PBS.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value, great TV, get a good antenna, June 15, 2008

By	Ole Doc S (Eagan, MN) - See all my reviews

Have now guided multiple elderly (and not so elderly) family members in the purchase of this easy to use box. All of us have enjoyed the easy to use remote and the box's ability to lay flat or upright. Excellent reception and sound and doesn't overheat like the Magnavox did. People should use Antenna Web or TV Fool to know where to aim their antenna, and purchase what they recommend (TV Fool is better with terrain and if you need to have antenna elevated). Upstairs I use an eight year old Jasco Optima (GE make equivalent now) for stations up 45miles away, but down one flight have to use a Radio Shack 15-1892 directional amplified to get 'violet uhf' for the station 45 miles away. Unlike snowy screens on analog TV's if signal strength is <14% you get nothing. Roof top aerials may not work unless amplified with low noise next to antenna. Also digital reception easily blocked or messed up by metal in walls. Best if antenna is by window if inside or if outside aimed in best direction. RCA will release their 'Smart Antenna' this Fall of 2008; it will plug in the back of RCA DTA 800 boxes and automatically orient itself for best signal.