"Robert Neville" wrote:
"Jon Danniken" wrote:

I read somewhere (likely here) that they were only required to provide the
OTA channels in analog. No validation of that, however.


"The 1992 Cable Act is very clear," said FCC spokeswoman Mary Diamond in a
statement. "Cable operators must ensure that all local broadcast stations
carried pursuant to this Act are 'viewable' by all cable subscribers.

But that requirement can be met by handing out cable boxes for free,
transmitting in clear QAM, or transmitting analog clear.

So *that's* the deal; it just applies to the locals Thanks for the
information, Robert, it is appreciated.

Jon