Re: No more FOX in upstate NH

[Larry Weil <kc1ih@mediaone.net>]

At 04:37 PM 12/24/01 -0500, Dan Billings wrote:
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>From: "Larry Weil" <kc1ih@mediaone.net>
>
> > Because WMUR can only exercise must-carry if the have a signal in the
> > area.  Since it's easier to pick up WMTW in much of the north country, the
> > cable systems would opt for that over WMUR if not for must-carry.
>
>Is that true?  I thought cable systems were not required to carry low-power
>stations.  And wouldn't all New Hampshire stations carry WMUR even if they
>were not required to because it is the only TV station in the state.

I believe it's true, I'm sure if it's not someone will correct me.

WMUR is not the only TV station in NH, we also have WNDS, and the 
transmitter of WMTW is in NH.  And I would never count on cable systems to 
do something just because it seems to make sense.
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Larry Weil
Lake Wobegone, NH