[opendtv] Copps proposes more FCC action
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:01:52 -0400
Commissioner Copps suggests that the FCC has to give more specific
advice to consumers, for the DTV transition.
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-285373A1.pdf
His proposals are:
1. Conduct additional field testing
2. Dedicate a special FCC Team to the needs of at-risk communities
3. Ramp up the FCC Call Center
4. Prepare comprehensive DTV contingency plans
5. Create an online DTV Consumer Forum
6. Educate consumers on DTV trouble-shooting, including antenna issues
and the need to "re-scan" converter boxes and sets
7. Ensure that broadcasters meet their construction deadlines
8. Encourage the rapid deployment of small, battery-powered DTV sets
9. Find a way to broadcast an analog message to consumers following the
transition
I couldn't agree more. Especially the part about antenna issues. And the
forum idea isn't bad either.
I think that these suggestions are especially important in the US, where
the consumer is typically responsible for his own system's success. How
many here have their trusted "antennista"?
Bert
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