Sure they will, but there are at least two reasons why the deadline won't get postponed again: Congress and taxpayers want the auction revenue from when that spectrum is refarmed, and Congress has already set aside a couple billion to subsidize converters.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Russ Edmunds Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 4:24 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Dump AM IBOC, Move the AM Band, re:HDTV comment --- Mike McKenna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As of April of 2009 -- any analog only TV set will be worthless. All > anslog TV broadcasting will end by that date. Congress MAY give > coupons worth about half the cost -- of a analog to digital convertor > -- but it will be based on income. > _______________________________________________ > *** There will likely be a major outcry from the affected populace once they finally become aware of what their elected representatives have done to them.... Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20ID <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected] _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
