[opendtv] Re: FCC on the WECT coverage issue
- From: "Dale Kelly" <dalekelly@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:32:56 -0700
John W wrote:
> And, while they endeavor to provide equivalent coverage now -- or at least
> give it lip service - the effect of rules and case-by-case decisions to
> lower DTV output power is contrary to their current position.
My point exactly though never this well stated...
Dale
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John Willkie
> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 2:23 PM
> To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [opendtv] Re: FCC on the WECT coverage issue
>
>
> Funny they didn't mention the terrestrial interference that applies to all
> channel 6s, the fact that dtv users of channel 6 have to accept
> interference
> from FM stations (unlike the analog rules) and which has nothing
> to do with
> the cliff effect, and the very few stations already on 6 that
> opted to stay
> on that channel number post-transition. WRTV Indianapolis, and
> WPVI Philly
> were several of the few that opted to remain on 6.
>
> Of course, these conditions don't apply to channel 11; the only real
> interference comes from channels 10-12 there. And, there is no channel 10
> or 12 in DC, at least no full-service stations on these channels.
>
> And, while they endeavor to provide equivalent coverage now -- or at least
> give it lip service - the effect of rules and case-by-case decisions to
> lower DTV output power is contrary to their current position.
>
> John Willkie
>
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