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Does This Mean We Get Our Channel 55's Back?

I wish! I keep reading horror stories about VHF channels.

Sadly, I don't think those are going to be the ones eliminated when they add to broadband. I just hope the stations that have to move will become subchannels of other UHF stations.
 
mescutia said:
Isn't 55 considered "out of core" anyway?
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(yes)

I suspect DJ was being facetous...

Qualcomm paid good money for that spectrum. If they can't make a profit using it for mobile TV, I'd bet they'll find someone else willing to lease it for something else...
 
I doubt channel 55 will be back. If Qualcomm sells off the spectrum, the FCC will find other uses for the spectrum. Echostar holds similar spectrum within the 700 band, but they haven't decided what they'll do with their spectrum. As it stands, it's only 1 way communication, and has no use for broadband, or other use that requires 2 way communication.
 
ixnay said:
mescutia said:
Isn't 55 considered "out of core" anyway?
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"Out of core"? Never saw that term before. ???

ixnay
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The FCC refers to channels 2 - 51 as "core" channels, while 52 - 69 are "out-of-core".
 
dhett said:
ixnay said:
"Out of core"? Never saw that term before. ???
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The FCC refers to channels 2 - 51 as "core" channels, while 52 - 69 are "out-of-core".
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"Core" being those channels which remain in TV service indefinitely. (+/- a more recent plan to narrow the spectrum yet again.....)

"Out-of-core" being those channels which are being phased out as TV channels and refarmed for other services.
 
I've seen Flo TV and it seems to work just fine. I just don't think there's much demand for what they're offering. I suspect someone like Directv or Dish could buy this and use it as an add on service. (something you get with your regular subscription to the sat tv service but you have to buy the device)
 
w9wi said:
dhett said:
ixnay said:
"Out of core"? Never saw that term before. ???
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The FCC refers to channels 2 - 51 as "core" channels, while 52 - 69 are "out-of-core".
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"Core" being those channels which remain in TV service indefinitely. (+/- a more recent plan to narrow the spectrum yet again.....)

"Out-of-core" being those channels which are being phased out as TV channels and refarmed for other services.
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It wouldn't surprise me if the low VHF channels (2-6) are next to go.
 
Channel 6's future should be interesting, considering it doubles as 87.7 FM. There's many radio operators taking advantage of the opportunity. Of course, there was the late "Pulse" radio in New York, and most recently, there is a new sports-talk station launched in Denver on the frequency.
 
mescutia said:
It wouldn't surprise me if the low VHF channels (2-6) are next to go.
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It would surprise me. Indeed, the FCC has specifically indicated they wish to find ways to encourage existing 2-6 TV stations to remain in that spectrum, to not move to higher frequencies.

These channels may not be well-suited for DTV broadcasting, but they're even less suited for other in-demand services. Really, for the same reason that they're not well-suited for DTV. Antennas are too big; there's too much noise.

IMHO there are three groups that have any interest in 2-6:

- Would-be non-commercial FM broadcasters, interested in expanding the FM band.
- Hams.
- The TV stations that are there already.

I think it's possible the FCC would consider sharing of 2-6 between DTV and FM radio. (I think the chances are less than 50%, but more than 10%) I think it's VERY unlikely they would force existing 2-6 TV stations to leave that band.
 
There's no doubt in my opinion that the FCC's intention is to shut down all Over the air TV and force us onto cable and satellite, and without over the air the cable and satellite companies will be free to charge as high of a price as they like. Until of course the Chicago way sets in and the cable and satellite companies are taken over by the government and everyone gets free TV paid for by the hard working taxpayers (if they still have jobs). They may need that free taxpayer paid TV while they are home unemployed.
 
tested said:
I've seen Flo TV and it seems to work just fine. I just don't think there's much demand for what they're offering. I suspect someone like Directv or Dish could buy this and use it as an add on service. (something you get with your regular subscription to the sat tv service but you have to buy the device)
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Yeah, but how many times can you listen to "Kiss Mah Grits?"
 
DToTheJ said:
The CEO of Qualcomm will be on C-SPAN today talking about his success (or lack thereof) with the FLO-TV service, and predicts that other broadcasters will be enabled by the FCC to move off of their spectrum. Here's an extensive preview:
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/ar...fident_Broadcasters_Will_Give_Up_Spectrum.php
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The CEO of Qualcomm needs a reality check. Stations that are run by accountants might jump at the payoffs, but stations that are run by broadcasters? Nuh-uh.

(How many of those are there, anyway?)
 
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