[EAS] Cable TV Problems

[David Ostmo]

Sean,

You make it sound so simple.  What kind of language would you suggest that broadcasters and cable operators insert into a retransmission consent agreement to address the issue of EAS Override?  I am curious to see your specific thoughts on how this would work.

David Ostmo

>It doesn't prevent them from asking or including it in their retransmission
>negotiations. If they don't start negotiations, its going to be even a
>longer time.  Likewise broadcasters could negotiate with consumer
>electronic industry on improving EAS handling in over the air TV tuners.