Abstract: A device converts a core group of digitally encoded broadcast television channels to analog NTSC signals. The analog NTSC signals are output simultaneously into frequency bands corresponding to conventional CATV broadcast bands. The device allows a conventional analog television receiver to function in a fully digital CATV system as if the analog television receiver were functioning in an analog CATV system. The subscriber selects the channel for viewing via the tuner at the analog receiver, not via the device.