Tuner, Television
Identifier:
2010.25.2
Description:
DTT901 Digital TV Tuner Converter Box. Black rectangular box that attaches as a component to analog televisions so they can receive digital signals. In original red and black cardboard box, with cables, remote control and instructions;Digital converter boxes were sold by the millions in 2007-2009 as Americans prepared for a mandated change in Television broadcast from analog to digital. People who did not have a digital compatible television required these conversion boxes, so they could continue to receive a signal on their older tvs. This box can be used to represent the societal and governmental importance placed on television broadcast as a part of free speech, as well as the rapid pace of changing communication technology.
Date:
2008 – 2009
Materials:
Plastic, Metal, Cardboard, Paper
Dimensions:
2.5" h 12.5" w 9.5" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Phil And Joyce Makinen
Related Entities:
Zenith (creator)
Makinen, Joyce (donor)
