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You only need a converter box if you get your tv signal over the airwaves and not from cable or a satellite dish, ie. you have your own antennae or rabbit ears.

Please investigate at the government website and don't rely on the salespeople to steer you to what they say you'll need.

Hear hear!

Or here, here. It's unclear before the second cup of coffee.