Re: Digital TV converters and remote controls

<phil-news-nospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:11:55 -0700 Joe <joe@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
> | I have over the air tv. Radio Shack has convert boxes for $60.00. The
box
> | said nothing about a remote control, and the employees couldnt explain
it
> | either.
>
> There's a lot that RS employees cannot explain.
>
>
> | I assumed these devices are external tuners, and I would need a new
remote
> | control to tune the device I purchased. How does this work?
>
> I presume a box that has no ability for a remote control tuner could
still
> qualify under the converter box coupon program.  I'm not aware that a
remote
> control is a requirement for coupon qualification.  This is a free
country
> and business have the right to screw their customers with cheap
products.
>
> -- 

Remotes are required for the program.

http://www.ntia.doc.gov/dtvcoupon/manufacturerFAQ.html