[visualops]

What sucks also is my $25 runs-on-C-batteries TV will be rendered useless. If the power is out for 4 days because of an ice storm it does help keep your mind off your troubles.

[hoosierham]

I know what you mean;I have several of those.Bought the first one for my father when hospitalized;it was way cheaper than renting the one on the wall.

A modest solar panel and one of those little combo TV/radio sets can be great for power outages,camping,remote jobsites,etc.

I think the digital converter box will work with even those sets but will probably need twice the batteries for the converter,and an external antenna.