Qixotl
join:2002-02-08
New Milford, CT | reply to disc
Re: FCC regs? The FCC regulations are as follows:
quote:
DUAL MUST-CARRY: The FCC Rules
Under the FCC’s report and order, cable operators will be required from Feb. 18, 2009, to Feb. 17, 2012, to:
-Carry a local broadcaster’s digital signal in analog and digital formats; or,
-Carry the signal only in digital format, provided that all subscribers have the “necessary equipment” (digital set-top boxes) to view the broadcast content.
-Carry the high-definition signal of broadcasters in high-definition format.
SOURCE: FCC
»www.multichannel.com/article/CA6478706.html |
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| Keep in mind that even the new TVs will require a set top box if Comcast decides to not broadcast their digital "in the clear". You can go out and get a Digital Cable Ready TV (cable card slot) but good luck with that since it seems as if Cable Card is not doing well. Now it sounds like most cable co's are going to go with DTA converter boxes.
Consequently, for the HDTV in your living room the digital transition can be a good thing. However, for the other TVs around the house the analog to digital transition is going to be painful for a lot of people. Comcast needs to stop advertising that "we have nothing to worry about"!! |
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