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Old 06-12-2009, 03:04 PM
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Re: Beyond TV and the Digital Transition - June 12th, 2009

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Originally Posted by RhythmDoctor View Post
The FCC requires all cable companies to transmit everything that's available OTA in the clear. If you have HD stations OTA (and everyone does now), they are required to provide the same stations via clear QAM. If they cut you down to only 3 SD stations in the clear, they are violating FCC rules. You should do some Google searches to find the regulation, and call and complain.
Yes they do comply. They are only required to carry the stations. Not necessarily the HD versions of those stations.
Edit: And I meant 3 SD in addition to the SD broadcast stations.
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