Re: Digital TV converters and remote controls

phil-news-nospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote in news:fv13a601bfs@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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. 
> 

Actually, a remote control, with batteries included, is a requirement 
for coupon qualification.

http://www.ezdigitaltv.com/NTIA_requirements.html