[mythtv-users] What FCC ruling requires OTA digital unencrypted?

Kevin Kuphal kuphal at dls.net
Fri Jul 28 15:43:14 UTC 2006


Cory Papenfuss wrote:
> 	Hey all... starting to play with HDTV and digital with the arrival 
> of a QAM-capable HDTV set.  After auto-tuning, it found a few digital 
> channels, but with "unusable signal."  I suspect the local Adelphia is not 
> providing anything unencrypted.
>
> 	According to what I've read around here, the FCC ruling requires 
> that OTA-receivable signals are provided unencrypted, no?  Can anyone cite 
> chapter and verse of the ruling that requires it so I can go bust some 
>   
You could just call and ask them.  Instead of assuming them the devil, I 
called Comcast and they simply told me that I would receive all the OTA 
HD channels unencrypted even with basic basic cable service.  No extra 
payments, nothing.  All included in my meager $15/mo. service.

Kevin


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