On 31 Jan 2009 13:30:24 GMT, Jim Yanik wrote:

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On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:17:59 -0800 (PST), "
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well heres some real numbers Approximate number of people
unable to receive any channels after digital conversion 5.6 mil


They may be numbers, but they are not real. Where did the numbers come
from, and by what method were they obtained?



population maps compared to TV coverage maps?

That wouldn't give even an approximately correct answer. How can you
tell on that map, which houses have cable, dish or antenna in use?
Then there are those who don't watch TV at all.

Add to that, the fact that the broadcasters aren't even exactly sure
where the precise perimeter of their coverage will be until they go
live and then do a lot of testing.

The real number of people who have TV reception capability over the
air may INCREASE after the switchover. For every Hallerb, there may be
20,000 people who see BETTER reception.

Hallerb may ultimately end up with better reception. there is NO ONE
who can tell you for certain at this point.