[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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