[opendtv] Re: FCC on the WECT coverage issue

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-----
> From: opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [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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