DTV delayed? CEA has other ideas

The transition to digital television is still set to take place on February 18th, 2008 with the last analog broadcasts airing on February 17. At that time, televisions without digital tuners will not be able to receive television over the air.

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) does not want the transition to be subjected to a delay by the Obama-Biden administration. The Obama-Biden presidential transition team co-chair asked for a delay so the poor and elderly can handle the switch.

Gary Shapiro, CEO and president of CEA, offered five answers to possible problems…