Exactly.
In addition the whole HDTV scheme was sold to the government as a way
to revive the US television manufacturing industry. Obviously that
part was part of the shell game.
Winsor
Long Beach, California, USA
On / May 12, 2008 CE, at 2:21 PM, <bs.pearce@xxxxxxx>
<bs.pearce@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Quality of picture is perhaps not the last reason, but it sure isn't
> number one. The vacating of the current VHF band will allow the
> government to sell off the bandwidth to wireless providers and the
> like for a cheap price.
>
> When I was first in broadcasting, the concept of public airwaves and
> the public trust was still important, but now,,,
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