The DTVPal was a line of
digital-to-analog converter
In electronics, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC, D/A, D2A, or D-to-A) is a system that converts a digital signal into an analog signal. An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) performs the reverse function.
DACs are commonly used in musi ...
boxes designed by
EchoStar Communications
EchoStar Corporation is an American telecommunications company, specializing in satellite communication, wireless telecommunications, and internet services. Echostar also provides multichannel video programming and mobile services through its ...
, under the Dish Network name. The boxes were marketed starting in 2008.
[Willcox, James K]
"$40 DTV converter box from Dish is finally available"
. ‘’ConsumerReports.org’’. Consumers Union of U.S., Inc. August 21, 2008.
The units debuted to both love and criticism from purchasers, primarily related to reliability, warranty, and service issues.
[The Editor]
. ‘’ConsumerReports.org’’. Consumers Union of U.S., Inc. August 29, 2008. All models in the line were discontinued. One model, the DTVPal DVR, had unique features in this class of product: the ability to pause live TV and time-shift broadcast TV digitally. This model returned to production in 2010 as the
Channel Master
Channel Master is a manufacturer of TV antennas and accessories that once employed 1,600 people.
History
The original company, now defunct, was founded in Ellenville, New York, in 1949 by 23 year-old former Merchant Marine radio operator a ...
mode
CM 7000PAL
References
External links
AVS Dish DTVPal DVR official topic
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Consumer electronics brands
Dish Network
EchoStar