FCC Proposes Attempted DTV Coverage Fix

Submitted: October 15, 2008 - 7:25pm
Last updated: October 16, 2008 - 8:30pm

Source: Broadcasting&Cable

Author: John Eggerton

The Federal Communications Commission is proposing allowing broadcasters to use additional transmission technology to help fill in DTV coverage gaps highlighted by the Wilmington (NC) early analog switch. Employing distributed transmission systems would allow broadcasters to use multiple towers with smaller coverage areas to reach their markets.

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