I'd advise that your 2nd converter box be a different brand so that your remote control doesn't control both boxes at the same time.
If you have a TV with multiple RCA inputs, it makes things easier. Have the 1st Converter box connect to the VCR's RCA input, then connect the VCR to the TV via the TV's first RCA input. The second converter box would then connect directly to the TV's 2nd RCA input. Use a splitter to connect the antenna to both converter boxes. I've used this setup on two TV's for the past couple years and it worked out great for what it is. I use a Zinwell Zat970 converter box for recording and a DTVPal converter box for live TV.
If your TV doesn't have multiple RCA inputs, you can find tube TV's on Craigslist for $40-$60 (27"). I've gotten three TV's this way and have two setup at this time. Works great, except for the fact that the converter boxes are notoriously bad at implementing timer recordings and you have to deal with multiple remote controls. But, it sure beats spending $300 or more on a basic LCD TV then another $300-$600 on a DVR if such things are not high priorities in your life.
If you have a TV with multiple RCA inputs, it makes things easier. Have the 1st Converter box connect to the VCR's RCA input, then connect the VCR to the TV via the TV's first RCA input. The second converter box would then connect directly to the TV's 2nd RCA input. Use a splitter to connect the antenna to both converter boxes. I've used this setup on two TV's for the past couple years and it worked out great for what it is. I use a Zinwell Zat970 converter box for recording and a DTVPal converter box for live TV.
If your TV doesn't have multiple RCA inputs, you can find tube TV's on Craigslist for $40-$60 (27"). I've gotten three TV's this way and have two setup at this time. Works great, except for the fact that the converter boxes are notoriously bad at implementing timer recordings and you have to deal with multiple remote controls. But, it sure beats spending $300 or more on a basic LCD TV then another $300-$600 on a DVR if such things are not high priorities in your life.