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WASHINGTON (AP) - Millions of television sets could become inoperable two years from now when broadcasters switch from analog to digital signals.
Concerned that many consumers are unaware of the transition planned for Feb. 17, 2009, federal regulators on Thursday said TV retailers will soon be required to educate them.
Specifically, an order by the Federal Communications Commission, which goes into effect May 25, requires retailers to tell shoppers considering analog sets that — without a special converter box — these TVs will not receive signals through antennas once broadcasters switch to the digital format.
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