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The DTVPal is a line of [[digital television converter]] units for converting [[digital television broadcast]] signals to analog signals.  Legacy televisions do not have digital tuners, and therefore require a digital converter to receive television broadcasts in North America post the government mandated digital conversion of 2009.

Dish Network, although a satellite television provider, also offered a line of digital converts under the DTVPal name for people who wish to receive free, non-subscription broadcast television on legacy television sets.

EchoStar Satellite L.L.C., parent to Dish Network, introduced the DTVPal in 2008.  Since the introduction of the TVPal, a few alternate or upgraded models have also been introduced.

== Dish Network DTVPal Models ==

=== DTVPal ===
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This unit has a built in timer allowing it to "auto tune" when used in conjunction with a VCR, or DVR.  The most common complaint with the DTVPal (and the TR-40) is the poor reception the units provide.  They do not seem to pull in weaker signals well.  
* Built in Timer
* 7 Day EPG

(''Around $60 retail'')

=== TR-40 ===
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This is a "low cost" alternative to the DTVPal, designed to be purchased outright with the government [[CECB coupon]] program.  It also has the built in timer feature. 
* Built in Timer
* 7 Day EPG

(''Around $40 retail'')

=== DTVPal Plus ===
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This is a DTVPal with the analog pass-through feature and an enhanced digital tuner for optimizing weak signal areas.  This unit is better at pulling in weak signals than the original DTV Pal and TR-40, however, other manufacturers still outperform the reception capabilities of this digital converter box.  This has the built in timer feature like the previous models.  
* Built in Timer
* 7 Day EPG
* Improved Reception 

(''Around $80 retail'')

=== TR-50 aka DTVPal DVR ===
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DTVPal DVR is a digital video recorder for over-the-air broadcast television.  It is the final versions of the TR-50 converter box. Like the DTVPal and the DTVPal Plus, the DTVPal DVR has a seven day electronic program guide. This unit has a defect in that it overheats and will malfunction.  It is also excessively expensive at around $300 retail.  
* Built in Timer
* 7 Day EPG
* DVR
* Dual tuners

(''Around $300 retail'')

The [[Channel Master CM-7000PAL HD DVR]] is reported to be an exact, or slightly updated copy of the DTVPal DVR, since Dish Network no longer produces any of their DTVPal products.

== Support ==

Dish Network no longer offers any DTVPal product with the exception of the limited availability of the DTVPal DVR, which as of 2010 is still available at Sears.

* [http://www.dishnetwork.com/dtvpal/ Dish Network DTVPal Support] - Official Web Site

DTVPal remove frequency flaw:  The remote shipped with the DTVPal interferes with the Dish Network satellite receiver.  This is because the remote broadcasts on all remote control channels at once. 

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