On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:07:28 -0500, Ann wrote:

These maps show the both the individual stations' analog coverage areas
and new DTV coverage areas. For example three fringe VHS stations I
now receive have cut their coverage areas (and changed the pattern) -
which explains why I don't/won't receive their UHF digital signal.

"Map Book of All Full-Power Digital Television Stations Authorized by the
FCC"
http://www.fcc.gov/dtv/markets/

After looking at the various maps one might conclude that the
new DTV signal will generally give greater coverage. That couldn't
be farther from the truth. The present analog tuner can create a watch
able signal from a distance that is greater than these maps
digital boundaries.