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Study recommends government should require digital TV tuners

Started by Gregg Lengling, Tuesday Dec 03, 2002, 09:34:00 PM

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Gregg Lengling

A General Accounting Office study released today recommends that the federal government require all new TV sets to include cable-ready digital TV tuners to help spur the rollout of the new technology. The report also says the government should set a date establishing when cable's must-carry obligation will switch to a broadcaster's DTV signal from its analog one. In addition, the report recommends that the government take steps to raise public awareness about the new technology.

In a statement, Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said he was concerned the study showed that 40 percent of consumers had not heard of DTV. "DTV still has incredible potential for being a driver of economic growth, innovation and job creation but only if government provides the leadership required to jump start much-needed economic activity by taking concrete steps to dramatically accelerate the digital television transition," Rep. Markey said. He also said he was working on DTV legislation.
Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI
Living the life with a 65" Aquos
glengling at milwaukeehdtv dot org  {fart}