FCC Fines RadioShack: No DTV Disclaimers

The FCC Tuesday fined a half-dozen retail stores, including RadioShack, almost $100,000 for failing to properly label their TV sets...As of May 25, according to FCC rules, sets without digital tuners must be clearly marked, either on the set or in close proximity, with the warning that the sets won't receive over-the-air broadcasts after Feb 2009..
Apparently people are still buying analog TVs, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, as long as it's an informed purchase. I mean, 85% of people get cable or satellite, both of which will still work with analog TVs after the digital switchover. Only 15% of the population still receives over the air broadcasts.
Still, from my observations people who buy consumer electronics at Radio Shack aren't the most well-informed consumers and the warning labels are required for a reason.
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