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To: Stoctrash who wrote (37618)	12/3/1998 9:31:00 PM
From: Noel	Read Replies (2) of 50808

Fred, I just spent the last half hour writing an elegant response to your request only to lose it when I inadvertently clicked on a link in a recent email. So while much of my detailed explanation has evaporated (arrrgh!) and I am in no mood to rewrite it, here is the long and short of it: - Primetime 24 caused the recent industry problems by authorizing network feeds without checking to make sure that the subscriber could not receive over the air broadcast signals from local network affiliates. - DISH has put into place a stringent system of signal verification for questionable areas by requiring the customer have an off -air signal test to independently verify that locals cannot be received before turning on the satellite delivered network package. - DISH filed suit first, in Colorado, seeking clarification of their situation and seeking to invalidate the Longley-Rice wave propagation model (which dates back to the 50's) the broadcasters favor. Colorado is a particularly good example of the problems inherent in local broadcast reception due to its rugged terrain and the ghosting caused by reflections from the mountains. - The Broadcasters then sued DISH in Miami, a flat area with no such problems and notably distant from DISH's Colorado headquarters. Basically, the broadcasters have a good case on P24, but DISH has acted in good faith in this situation and can use the field signal test results to independently verify any questionable subscriptions. DISH's public statement on the suit can be found at: investor.msn.com A general story on the impact of local channel litigation on the industry and the growing support for a legislative solution can be found at: news-observer.com I hope this helps! Regards, NOEL

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