RCA DTA-800B1 Digital to Analog TV Converter Box
- Coax output to the TV, channel 3 or 4 via the CH3/CH4 switch
- Antenna in, coax out, no other video connection on the box
- One remote controls the box and most TV brands
- Vertical or horizontal position to fit beside the TV
- Smart antenna ready, displays all digital TV formats
- Coax cable included in the box
- Multicast channels displayed, not just the main channel
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A short path to keep an old analog TV working on over-the-air channels, if the TV has a coax input. The single coax output and the CH3 or CH4 switch decide whether it suits your setup.
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ASIN: B001DT5LIIModel: DTA800B1Category: Video Converters
Overview
Plug the antenna into the box, run the included coax cable to the television, and the box turns over-the-air digital broadcasts into a signal the older set can display. The channel switch on the back sets the TV to the matching channel, and the remote handles both the box and most TV brands. It can stand upright or lie flat so it tucks in beside the television.
Someone with a working analog television and an antenna gets a way to keep watching broadcast channels without replacing the set. Everything routes through one coax connection, so the television needs a coax input and you tune the box on the channel the switch selects. The remote is built for large buttons and doubles as a TV remote for most brands. Buyers who want multiple inputs or a different video connection will not find one here.
Who it's for
An antenna and an analog set are the whole setup this box serves, and the included coax cable covers the run to the television. The large-button remote suits anyone who wants one control for the box and the TV. It does not serve a modern set that already tunes digital channels, nor a display without a coax input.
Pros and cons
- Antenna in, coax out hookup
- Channel 3 or 4 switch sets tuning
- One remote for box and most TVs
- Stands vertical or horizontal
- Only a coax output, no other video connection
- Remote brand coverage is not listed
- No recording or streaming features
Performance notes
The antenna feed goes in, the box converts the digital broadcast, and the television receives it on the channel the rear switch selects. Reception depends on the antenna and its placement, while the switch position has to match the channel you tune on the TV. The remote sends its TV codes to most brands, so volume and power can stay on one control.
Specifications
| Brand | RCA |
|---|---|
| Model | DTA800B1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.04 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount,Coax Cable |
| Compatible Devices | Television Sets (various Brands) |
| Interface | Coaxial |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Number Of Pins | 3 |
| Number Of Channels | 4 |
| Part Number | DTA800B1 |
Frequently asked questions
Will the RCA DTA800B1 work with my TV?
The box connects to a television through its coax output, and the CH3 or CH4 switch sets which channel the TV tunes to. A set without a coax input cannot take the signal. The remote is listed as working with most TV brands.
What comes in the box with the RCA converter?
The listing includes the converter box, a coax cable and a basic remote control that can also control a TV. No antenna is included, so an over-the-air antenna is needed to receive broadcasts.
Can the RCA DTA800B1 sit upright?
Yes. The box has a dual position design, so it can stand vertically or lie horizontally to fit beside the television.
Does the RCA DTA800B1 pick up channels beyond the main ones?
It displays all multicast channels, so subchannels carried alongside a main broadcast appear as well. What you receive depends on the antenna and the signal in your area.
Does the RCA DTA800B1 record or stream anything?
No. It receives over-the-air broadcasts and converts them for an analog television. It has no recording, streaming or internet features.