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MikeVillages
04-15-2025, 06:49 AM
IMPORTANT! FCC requesting public final comments for free over the air television.. Due very soon.
https://youtu.be/kQGH08rams8?si=jPsSwEzptZzHMZRi

PS, I'll be posting a draft of my comments here.

MikeVillages
04-16-2025, 04:40 PM
Draft of my comments to the FCC: See the video for more info about commenting to FCC.

DRM encryption should not be allowed. Homeowners can legally use DVRs for home use. However DRM makes this extremely difficult & expensive. The only review I’ve seen which has some promise is the ZapperBox which is still under development and very expensive.

I am currently using Silicondust HD Homerun as a network turner and a Plex DVR. I am able to watch ATSC 1.0 & non DRM ATSC 3.0. I am only able to DVR ATSC 1.0.

In summary, ATSC 3.0 should be free, as easy to use as ATSC 1.0, and not add a lot of expense & inconvenience for public use.

MikeVillages
04-19-2025, 11:27 AM
Link to additional video with information about replying to the FCC request for public comments.
Details/examples and how to reply are in the videos and descriptions / comments of the videos.

Tell your friends & family about this even if they don’t watch free tv because this will make the paid services keep lower prices.
DRM is encrypting which makes everything difficult & expensive.
https://youtu.be/xuoBMdABuI8?si=MZrwD_n6Bn1pSc0P

MikeVillages
05-03-2025, 12:46 PM
The Deadline is this MONDAY!
I commented for the FCC to continue free OTA tv as my example above. Remember if the new free tv is too expensive to swithch to, all tv will be more expensive and/or have more adds because of less competition.

I used www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express (https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express)
to file for the presenting
16-142
to enter my “Next Generation Broadcasting Television Standard" comments.

Please reply when you add your fcc comment or need help on entering it to the FCC.