Rich Griffiths wrote:
Check out: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html

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In this ruling, the FCC pre-empted not only state and local government
regulations but HOA CCR's and landlords' restrictions on renters.

This came about because the broadcasters have a strong lobby, and they
didn't want widespread limitations on receiving their over-the-air or
satellite transmissions.

I would suggest it came about because cable operators have a strong
lobby and wanted to be deregulated. The FCC was reluctant to do so as
long as many apartment- and condo-dwellers had no choice but to
subscribe to cable. By ensuring these people have access to OTA TV you
ensure (at least in theory) that if deregulated cable rates get too
high, one can switch to OTA or satellite.

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Either way, Elmo is indeed correct.

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Doug Smith W9WI
Pleasant View, TN EM66