Kurt Ullman wrote in
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In article , dpb wrote:
HeyBub wrote:
wrote:
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THOSE STATIONS ARE IMPORTANT FOR DISASTERS, BOTH NATURAL AND MAN
MADE.
Not important. ...
I rarely (if ever 
) agree w/ Haller, but he's right on this
aspect.
You, Bub, obviously don't live in tornado alley where local live
radar and storm tracking is a significant function of _LOCAL_ (as not
200+ miles away) translators. It is indeed, a primary function of
these stations and a quite important one.
Granted radio has its place but it doesn't have Doppler radar...
--
A couple of the local radio stations DO have doppler and can
verbally give pretty much the same information. Much more impressive
on TV, I'll admit. Probably marginally easier to understand.
However, the OP's point was that this was a reason that analog
should continue practically forever. Between cable and OTA, 90% of
those who need access to doppler during Tornado Season will have it
already. The others can use radio, get a weather radio, etc.
Especially since the Feb switchover is a month or so before the start
of Tornado season. Doubt most of the slackers would give up their
Jerry Springer that long anyway.
a bit elitist or snobby to assume that people wanting to retain their
analog TVs all watch Springer.
also elitist to assume that everyone can just go out and buy more gear when
the gov't forces change that would not happen otherwise.
Hey,your present car is not fuel-efficient enough;you can't use it on the
roads anymore,go out and buy a new one.Or,hey,your car needs $1000 worth of
modifications to meet new emissions standards,else you can't operate it.
How'd you like THEM beans?
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net