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Old 09-02-2021, 09:49 AM
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What are y'all talkin' about?

What is/was Locast TV?

Was it local?

Who, what, why, when, how?

I found this. Apparently started in New York. Was it here?
Locast
Locast
Locast was an American non-profit streaming television service that allowed users to view live streams of over-the-air television stations. These signals are sourced from antennas in each market it served. Founded by attorney David Goodfriend under the banner of the Sports Fans Coalition, Locast first launched in New York City in January 2018.
Apparently, they transferred free over-the-air television channels, and put them on the internet. You could access it for free, but every 15 seconds or so they bugged you to "donate" about 5 dollars per month to stop the requests for money. So, while they claimed the service was free, it really wasn't. Not a good service, and not really a non-profit. My opinion.