Craig wrote:
While clear QAM support may exist in many new receivers, what is
it good for?
Apparently you can see some broadcast re-transmissions, but
presumably you could get them with an antenna.
You're correct that it is of little or no value to the ~15% or so viewers
who depend exclusively on OTA.
However, there are many more basic cable customers who are delivered OTA DTV
stations in the clear and who can view them at no additional charge (without
the expensive upgrade to digital cable) using a QAM enabled receiver.
IMHO that is one of the things it is "good for".
There are also many homes that simply can not receive OTA signals and who
don't have an OTA option ......
