Talk:Channel 1

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The article speaks of N. America's lack of a Channel 1, but then only goes into the US history. I can vouch for the fact that Canada also lacks a Channel 1 (can't say since when, but I'm guessing the timeframe is similar with the US), FCC regulations obviously don't apply to us. Can the article either be updated (replacing N. America with "United States", or adding Canadian background to live up to the "N. America" moniker)?--Canuckguy 14:52, 16 November 2005 (UTC)

Very good point. I have added the reference article March 1982 issue of Radio Electronics Magazine that was later edited and expanded by J. W. Reiser of the FCC's International Bureau. This was likley original poster's source for original Wiki entry -- the article is FAR BETTER - and MORE ACCCURATE Greg 03:31, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Inaccurate digital info

In this article, it talks about channel 6 not being assigned to digitals. This is untrue. KYES-DT in Anchorage, AK is on channel 6, as is WDTV-DT in Weston, WV and WEDY-DT in New Haven, CT.

They are not widespread due to FM interference, but there is no strict policy against their use. In fact, of those three stations, only WEDY-DT was assigned channel 6 by the FCC--the others applied to move there, WDTV-DT from 59 and KYES-DT from 22.

I'd make the change myself, but I know I'll end up rambling about it.

[edit] Uses of channel 1

Comcast uses a "digital" channel 1 for its "On Demand" service.

[edit] RCA Scandal??

What is this "RCA scandal" that is mentioned briefly? I can't find anything on google because I don't have good enough search terms...