By Mitchell Lazarus On May 3, I reported on a new FCC requirement for consumer disclosures on sales of analog-only TV receivers. That included the FCC-announced effective date of May 25, 2007. This morning's Federal Register supersedes that report. It says that the rule requires approval by the Office of Management and Budget, and will not take effect until a date to be announced. Nevertheless, companies affected by the rule are urged to move quickly toward compliance. When OMB does issue its approval, the rule may then take effect with little or no ...
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Consumer Disclosure Required on Analog TV Sales
By Mitchell Lazarus The FCC announced today that sellers of analog-only TV must display the following text on signs on or near product displays, and in offers for sale in catalogs, direct mail, websites, and emails: "CONSUMER ALERT This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009, to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. ...
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