[opendtv] Re: People DO watch LPTV

Dan;

 

I'm not ignorant of LPTVs, and Las Vegas is a bit of an outlyer, with a
large number of LPTVs, and last time I checked al Spanish-language stations
in Las Vegas were LPTVs.

 

But, it's permissible for LPTVs to flash-cut to digital, and the FCC opened
a window over a year ago to provide LPTVs - where possible technically -
with a temporary companion channel. Even in RF-cramped San Diego, many LPTVs
were able to find digital companion channels, even stations less than a
dozen miles from the border - Las Vegas has no Mexican or Canadian
coordination issues.

 

They can convert at any time, and the lack of analog pass-through in early
cheese boxes is an additional incentive.

 

Once again, most people get their tv via cable or satellite; this affects
only a slice of the audience.  Small, but measurable audience.

 

John Willkie

 

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Asunto: [opendtv] People DO watch LPTV

 

John Willkie:  When NTSC goes off, no one will care about this, unless they
really do watch LPTV.

Craig:  You mean like the millions of people who depend on translators?

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And what about LPTV in the major markets?  Do you think media producers
would waste money powering the LPTV if nobody watched?  There are over a
half dozen LPTV stations in Las Vegas and I watch some of them.  The Spanish
stations are probably the most watched LPTV in our market (I watch them
sometimes for the soccer games and I don't even speak Spanish!)  Of all
people on this forum, I would think John would be mindful of this segment of
the market.

Dan

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