On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:52:12 -0800, Larry Caldwell wrote:

In article ,
(Ann) says...

CU's converter box ratings are "free". Click on "Recommendations &
Notes" for write-ups on the individual boxes. CU rates on picture and
sound quality and features.

CU doesn't rate fringe reception, which is what the OP was asking about.

I wasn't replying to the OP. Look back in the thread; it was someone else
who posted that the CU report rated "reception". Posting the url clarified
that and any misconception that it is "pay" content. The information in
the report may be useful to those interested in "picture and sound quality
and features". Anyway, since when has staying on-topic been a requirement
for posting to m.r? g