[BC] HDTV

[Barry Mishkind]

At 01:17 PM 2/8/2006, Mark W Earle wrote
> > All I'm asking is, why shouldn't
> > the broadcasters receive a share of your payment to the cable
> > companies, as the cable networks do?
>
>Oh, I do think the broadcaster should be compensated. I'm a lot less sure
>of "how much", but something. Because yes, the cable operator is
>obtaining a benefit and more able to sell their services, based on having
>the local station.

         Maybe you can have ASCAP and BMI call on the
         cable companies.

         At every level of the industry there is one thing common:
         Everyone wants compensation. No one wants to pay it.

> > I've never heard of Grande cable, so I can't comment...
> >
>
>They do an OK job. Grandecom.com I think (or Grandecomm.com). They also
>bundle internet and voip telephone services, and digital cable. I take
>the analog cable.

         A good reason why it helps to let folks know
         WHERE you are located.



_______________________________________________________________________
Barry Mishkind     -       Tucson, AZ    -   520-296-3797