NTIA looks forward to hearing from manufacturers intending to participate in the Coupon Program. Manufacturers wishing to participate in the program must submit a notice of intent to NTIA at least three months prior to submitting test results and sample models of converter boxes per the process outlined in the Final Rule, §301.5.

For more details about manufacturer participation, see the DTV Converter Box Coupon Program: Information Sheet for Manufacturers.(Acrobat PDF 242 Kb)
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Coupon Program Fact Sheet (Printable version Acrobat PDF 138 Kb)

For details about the program, see Program Rules.

Federal Register: Instructions to Assist Manufacturers Submitting Notices of Intent (NOI) for Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes: This notice announces that manufacturers that intend to submit, for the first time, digital-to-analog converter boxes to the NTIA for certification must submit their Notice of Intent before September 1, 2008. Manufacturers who have to date received a certification notice for one or more converters have until September 30, 2008 to submit their NOI for any additional boxes. (Acrobat PDF 53 Kb)
Posted 07-24-2008

Federal Register Notice: Assistance to DTV Converter Box Manufacturers: This notice provides guidance for manufacturers that intend to submit digital-to-analog converter boxes to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for certification as part of the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program.  This notice also provides address and contact information regarding the required submission of test results and sample equipment.
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NTIA responds to Frequently Asked Questions from Manufacturers
Updated 4-14-2008

Manufacturer's Notice of Intent (Form DTV-3) (Acrobat PDF 89 Kb): Manufacturers intending to submit digital-to-analog converter boxes to NTIA for certification as part of the Converter Coupon Program should complete the Notice of Intent form (DTV-3) and follow the instructions in Final Rule 301.5(a).