What is a digital adapter for cable TV?
What is a digital adapter for cable TV? A Digital transport/terminal adapter (or DTA) is a device used by cable companies who are switching to all-digital cable systems. They typically have an RF input for receiving service, and a modulated output on Channel 3 or 4 that allows a TV to be set to channel 3 or 4 and have the tuner change channels. What does a digital transport adapter do? Digital Transport Adapters (DTAs) are one-way devices that convert incoming digital signals into analog signals that can be viewed by older television sets. Most are simple "channel zappers" that...