# DTV Tuner Requirements
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2005-12-21 · Effective 2006-01-20 · 70 FR 75739
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-24217
- **Category:** broadcasting
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 75739
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 15
- **Publication date:** 2005-12-21
- **Effective date:** 2006-01-20
- **FCC docket:** ET Docket No. 05-24
## Abstract

This document modifies the rules to advance the date on which new television receivers with certain screen sizes and other TV receiving devices such as VCRs and digital video recorders, must include the capability to receive digital television signals forward four months. This action is intended to further the Commission's efforts to ensure that consumers are able to receive off-the-air digital broadcast television services as soon as possible.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/12/21/05-24217/dtv-tuner-requirements)
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