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Old 01-30-2015, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffhs View Post

Is there any chance the FCC will realize what a flop DTV is in most areas, and revert to the NTSC analog system? At least with that system there was a picture if your TV signal was weak; with digital, it is all or nothing. I like DTV from the standpoint of a clearer picture and more channels, but I can do without the reception problems.
Sorry, not gonna happen. The FCC wants much of the TV bands for other things anyway. Channels 52 to 82 became cell phone territory. And some for the police and fire depts, since 9-11. IIRC, channels 14 to around 16 in New York City are used for police and fire comms.
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