Backlog still large for TV converter box coupons

February 13, 2009 By PETER SVENSSON , AP Technology Writer

(AP) -- Though hundreds of TV stations are turning off their analog signals next week, households in line for their $40 coupons for digital converter boxes are likely to have to wait at least several weeks longer.



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