Brenda Ann wrote:
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On Jul 31, 4:15 pm, wrote:

It's not going to be any surprise for anyone who watches over-the-air
TV. Every channel here advertises the change all day and all night
long. It is constantly going across the screen on a banner, they keep
announcing it -- there is just no way these people don't know what is
coming. I know people in their 80's and 90's who already have a
digital tuner or converter box. Central California has the largest
over-the-air population of anywhere in the US, and everyone I talk to
is well aware of what is coming. Yes, it might require an outdoor
antenna for some who now use an indoor antenna.

For many, an outdoor antenna is not an option. Just try getting permission
in a covenant community or an apartment complex to put up an antenna.. It
will be interesting, for sure, to see what does happen next February. I
suspect there will be a lot more than one might think that will be caught
without.




TV antennae are a protected species. FCC has ruled that no ordinances
nor CC&R's may be enforced infringing the right to put up an antenna to
receive OTA TV or small dish satellite.

Locally, a very restrictive community tried to prevent the
installation of an outdoor TV antenna. It took a couple of phone calls
and a quote of the regulations to get the HOA off the back of the
homeowner. There was another followup action to remove the newly
installed antenna, but it stands today. Now three years and counting.

FCC has been very clear about this...no one may prevent the
installation of an outdoor antenna for TV reception. Digital or otherwise.