It turns out however that you can only use the coupon on a converter box that the government specifies is eligible.

What makes a converter box eligible is based upon the government’s regulations. Click here for eligible converter boxes.

While you’re shopping around, ask the digital TV or analog TV retailers if the converter boxes they’re selling qualify for the coupon that is given by the government.

Let me know what you find. In the near future, I'm going to gather information regarding which converter boxes are the best but for now, the above site will get you started. Good Luck!