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RE: Now that we have switched over, I've lost CBS OTA

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In Reply to: RE: Now that we have switched over, I've lost CBS OTA posted by Jack G on June 26, 2009 at 13:35:04

Lots of reasons. Some companies thought they could save $$ by drastically reducing transmitted power and still get the same coverage because it's DIGITAL. (Why am I not surprised people in *TV* might think such a thing? LOL They believe too much of their own advertising crapola.) Others had a lower power mandated by the FCC to prevent interference on their new channel assignment.

Other than improving your antenna etc., most people say to wait a year or two until the NEW system is shaken out in the real world. Things like power increases approved by the FCC. You can bet this is a big priority for companies since advertising revenue is based on coverage.

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Joy - Jack G 14:50:35 06/26/09 (1)
As it was explained to me, all of the other local channels requested, and got permission to broadcast at higher power. WUSA didn't request it. Its not like I'm far from DC, hell, I get VA channels. idiots.
jack
- RE: Joy - cfraser 16:18:40 06/26/09 (0)
  I can not get one of the major Canadian networks, even though they are very close, because they only transmit their digital channel with 3kW from Toronto. Yet all their transmitters in other locations are 10X or more that, but just a tad far for me. You'd think their Toronto power would be the highest, since it has to be the most populous part of Canada, but nooooo.... I have no trouble getting any of the U.S. networks that have to be ~50 miles away (over water).
  Edit: actually, because it's so populous, they probably get a massive amount of people-coverage with that little bit of power, and the $$ saved goes into their shrinking bank account. I guess it's tough for the traditional networks these days...
  
  Edits: 06/26/09

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