On Jan 9, 4:52�pm, wrote:
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.

When channels moved from Analog VHF to Digital UHF thats the problem

UHF stations were typically 3 or more times the power of VHF, because
UHF does not propgate as well.

doesnt penetrate buildings as well. there goes the bunny ear watchers,
plus the stations decided in many cases to decrease digital power.

apparently they dont care, perhaps OTA viewers are second class
citizens? not as many bucks for spending to attract advertisers?

whatever the cause, people are losing channels they watched their
entire life. Congress is scared of mad voters, and congresss uses the
stations to get re elected.

bob casey PA is my senator