[mythtv-users] FCC Broadcast Digital Channel Requirements
Chase Douglas
chasedouglas.lists at gmail.com
Fri Aug 22 18:06:43 UTC 2008
Hello all,
It was my understanding that the FCC requires cable companies to
transmit, unencrypted, all local broadcast channels over their cable
network. For instance, I have the Time Warner Basic Cable package in
Columbus, OH that gives me access to most of the analog channels.
Although I have not ordered any digital package, I have also been able
to receive the digital versions of the local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS,
and The CW channels. I just realized today that I can no longer
receive FOX or ABC. Interestingly, they both are subchannels of the
same ATSC channel. I called up the Time Warner Cable support line, and
I was told that because I do not have any digital package I should not
be receiving any digital channels.
First, am I correct in my assumption that the FCC requires cable
companies to transmit local broadcast channels in all circumstances,
analog and digital? Second, if that's true, does anyone know of where
I can find the FCC regulations stipulating this in case I have to
lodge a formal complaint?
Thanks,
Chase Douglas
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