Sparks

Hi,

I bought the Winegard RC-DT09 at Stark Electronics (www starkelectronic com/index htm) select 'TV Antenna Product Index' then select 'Digital Converter Box'. You will notice that they have replaced the original model with the RC-DT09A that appears to be the same with the analog pass through feature. Prices are $59.95 and $69.95 for the A model before the $40.00 coupon.

You will also find the Channel Master CM7000 converter box on that same page for $63.95 before the coupon credit.

I have bought new antennas and other products from Stark by phone in recent years without any problems. They have always shipped the merchandise to me within 24 hours.

These products are not available locally here in SW Minnesota, except for whats at WalMart. The local TV shops that I have been to do not handle them and push Dish Network or DirecTv. They say the a converter box will not work in this area and that is obviously not true. I am in the worst reception spot behind a ridge and all of the channels that anyone in this area should get come in just fine for me. They want the residuals from the Satellite service when they sell that service.

The RCA converter from WalMart does not work well in this area. I have hooked them up for neighbors when they bought them. The Zenith DTT901 and the Channel Master CM7000 both work well this area of the converter boxes that I have seen. Channel Master does not have analog pass Through.

When I ordered my Winegard box I was trying to beat the expiration date on my coupon so I did not spend enough time researching it. The Zenith box that I really wanted was not available anywhere that I could find at that time.