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Manufacturer: RCA Part number: DTA800B1
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- Bottom Line:
- Good reception, respectable video quality, and a basic EPG make the RCA DTA800 an excellent DTV converter box, and its included remote is the best we've seen.
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CNET editors' review
RCA DTA800B1 price range: $49.99 - $58.68
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak
- Edited by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 09/18/2008
- Released on: 07/01/2008
The good: Solid video quality and reception; excellent remote, especially for those with poor eyesight; easy-to-use basic electronic program guide; works with Smart Antennas, analog pass-through.
The bad: Composite video cable not included; doesn't work well with wide-screen TVs.
The bottom line: Good reception, respectable video quality, and a basic EPG make the RCA DTA800 an excellent DTV converter box, and its included remote is the best we've seen.
User reviews
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Works great
by Juliempollock on September 27, 2008
Pros: It is so user friendly that my 94 yr old mother isnt intimidated by the remote. Also, it is very easy to set-up.
Cons: Haven't found any.
Summary: We own our DirectTV equipment so when the box in my bedroom stopped working this summer, and I received the $40. cards from the government, I got one at WalMart ...
Summary: We own our DirectTV equipment so when the box in my bedroom stopped working this summer, and I received the $40. cards from the government, I got one at WalMart and hooked it to the TV with rabbit ears. The reception is so good, and I was able to get 23 channels, that we no longer have DirectTV or any other service in the house.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Possible fix for poor reception on aerial antennas
by CrazeOK on February 3, 2009
Pros: Read Below
Cons: Read Below
Summary: Ok, if you have a good old fashion aerial antenna and start using a digital converter box and notice that your signal strength is horrible, I would replace the cable ...
Summary: Ok, if you have a good old fashion aerial antenna and start using a digital converter box and notice that your signal strength is horrible, I would replace the cable from the aerial with RG6 type coax cable. I'm guessing most of the people who are having problems with aerial antennas are using either the old twin lead cable or RG59. These do not have appropriate shielding. What happens is both and antenna and your cable line will act as an antenna and the box will receive the same information but at slightly different times causing it to get poor signal quality. Just a thought, give it a shot if all your other options are exhausted.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The box works well. No previous channel button?!?
by rotenk on January 6, 2009
Pros: The pros of this converter is that the package is small, the buttons on the remote are big, you get the analog pass through, and the box can be operated even if you can?t find the remote. Picture appears to be clear.
Cons: The converter is really slow to tune to channels and the biggest drawback of all is that there is no previous channel button on the remote. Well worth an additional $10. There are a few channels now that just display and unusable signal message.
Summary: This is my first converter box. I plan to buy the Insignia next. Simple reason is the absence of the previous channel button on the remote of the RCA. So ...
Summary: This is my first converter box. I plan to buy the Insignia next. Simple reason is the absence of the previous channel button on the remote of the RCA. So if you are flipping back and forth between channel 04-1 and 56-3 you have to actually push in 041 and 563 to go back and forth.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fantastic RCA DTA809
by trackerdan on December 21, 2008
Pros: The remote controls your TV and the box. Picture is excellent. Had 7 channels now I have over 20+ channels
Cons: for $10.00 what's not to like?
Summary: 5 out of 5 stars
Summary: 5 out of 5 stars
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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piece of crap
by cgallaway on December 13, 2009
Pros: I now know I shouldn't buy a third one.
Cons: horrible tuner, bad signal lock, easily overheated, horrible feedback loop when it loses signal (last 1/2 second of audio loops continuously until signal is rediscovered) I will not buy another one of these pieces of crap
Summary: This may be the last RCA item I every buy....have had various items from them that all sucked, and this item was no different. Two failed in less than ...
Summary: This may be the last RCA item I every buy....have had various items from them that all sucked, and this item was no different. Two failed in less than 6 months of use, each. pieces of crap. DO NOT BUY
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Poor Tuner! Unable to lock in on nearby stations.
by gat135 on November 24, 2008
Pros: None. This is a poorly designed unit even though it carries a name brand. How could RCA put their name on this product?
Cons: Universal remote did not work, we tried it on 2 different TV's. Therefore it couldn't control the sound level or turn the TV on/off. Don't waste your money/rebate on this useless piece of junk!
Summary: The unit has a weak tuner. We live less than 18 miles away from the stations and the signals are less than 50% even though it was connected to a ...
Summary: The unit has a weak tuner. We live less than 18 miles away from the stations and the signals are less than 50% even though it was connected to a roof top antenna. A 50% signal is not strong enough to deliver a constant picture. It would drop in and out. We tried the Dish Network TR-40 on the same antenna and this box is tremendous got over 80% signal with the same antenna. We had sent an inquiry to RCA tech service, so far no response. Going to return the unit but I'll be out the rebate.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Seems to be a very good box
by nightwisp1957 on June 27, 2011
Pros: easy to set up, channels are very clear, remote works TV
Cons: no previous button, no info onscreen about shows being viewed
Summary: Have not had the box too long, let's see how it does! So far, so good.
Summary: Have not had the box too long, let's see how it does! So far, so good.
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If you have this. . . prepare to buy a new box soon.
by ashleyn78 on January 21, 2011
Pros: Gets rid of that pesky $70 that's been clogging up your wallet.
Cons: Everything else.
Summary: Got it at Walmart with the government coupon. Worked fine for a few months. Now it won't go out of standby, or it will just turn off and not ...
Summary: Got it at Walmart with the government coupon. Worked fine for a few months. Now it won't go out of standby, or it will just turn off and not come back on unless you unplug it for several minutes. Before 7:00 AM even unplugging it for a half hour won't help at all, after 7:00 AM it works a little better. The remote doesn't work unless you hold it upside down and are standing right in front of the box, even with fresh batteries. The signal strength is poor, the channels cut out often (especially during the summer). Apparently the word "warranty" appears as a typo on the paperwork.
The only good points are the big remote buttons so my grandparents can use it more easily, and that it gets more channels than analog alone. These features are so useful while sitting and staring at the white noise on my TV screen.
Googled all over the internet and no one has an explanation for these problems. RCA wants more money to repair it than it would cost to get a new one. In short, buy a different brand next time. -
This unit is a piece of garbage
by mebullock on February 25, 2010
Pros: no pros at all.
Cons: Unit dies within 6 months
Summary: I have had 4 of these units and all of them have gone out in about 6 months. I sent 2 back for warranty and those two have also gone ...
Summary: I have had 4 of these units and all of them have gone out in about 6 months. I sent 2 back for warranty and those two have also gone out. This unit is not woth the monty. Buy something besides RCA
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works great. We have had no problems in 2 years.
by bedow on February 4, 2010
Pros: Very easy to set up. Very easy to use. inexspensive.
Cons: limited output options to TV. but if you need the box you probubly can't use better output options anyway.
Summary: Was free with goverment program and very inexspencive without the goverment coupon so if you need one its a good choice!
Summary: Was free with goverment program and very inexspencive without the goverment coupon so if you need one its a good choice!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: RCA
- Part number: DTA800B1
- Description: Marketing description is not available.
General
- Type of product Digital Converter Box w/ Analog Pass-Through
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner Type ATSC DTV
- Digital TV Tuner / Tuner Qty 1
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear,
1 x RF output ( F connector ) - Rear,
1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear Remote Control
- Type Remote control
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- Manufacturer:RCA
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1002 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601
