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NTIA welcomes and relies on the voluntary participation of digital-to-analog converter box manufacturers to ensure the success of the Coupon Program.  NTIA's Final Rule adopts technical specifications and features to which manufacturers must adhere in order for a converter box to be eligible for the Coupon Program.

NTIA looks forward to hearing from manufacturers intending to participate in the Coupon Program. Manufacturers wishing to participate in the program must submit a notice of intent to NTIA at least three months prior to submitting test results and sample models of converter boxes per the process outlined in the Final Rule, §301.5.

For more details about manufacturer participation, see the DTV Converter Box Coupon Program: Information Sheet for Manufacturers.(Acrobat PDF 242 Kb)
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Coupon Program Fact Sheet (Printable version Acrobat PDF 138 Kb)

Federal Register Notice: Assistance to DTV Converter Box Manufacturers: This notice provides guidance for manufacturers that intend to submit digital-to-analog converter boxes to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for certification as part of the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program.  This notice also provides address and contact information regarding the required submission of test results and sample equipment.
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NTIA responds to Frequently Asked Questions from Manufacturers
Updated 4-14-2008

For details about the program, see Program Rules.

Manufacturer's Notice of Intent (Form DTV-3) (Acrobat PDF 89 Kb): Manufacturers intending to submit digital-to-analog converter boxes to NTIA for certification as part of the Converter Coupon Program should complete the Notice of Intent form (DTV-3) and follow the instructions in Final Rule 301.5(a).

TV Converter Box Coupon Program
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