On Broadcast T.V. in the United States

There are both good and bad aspects to broadcast T.V. in the United States. Probably the most well-liked aspect to broadcast T.V. is the price, free. The other major plus is the broadcast of uncompressed high-definition signals.

Unfortunately, broadcast T.V. in America has significant technical and programming issues.
For some stupid reason, V.H.F. broadcasts are not alloted enough power. I would recommend that they broadcast with at least 200 thousand watts of effective radiated power. The United States made the foolish decision to broadcast with the standard of A.T.S.C. instead of DVBT-2. With A.T.S.C. you either get a signal or you don't. DVBT-2 has a happy middle ground where if the signal is weak, you get lower picture and sound quality instead of a blank screen.

In terms of programming, there are entirely too many talk shows and sitcoms on broadcast T.V. Unfortunately, the puritanical among us do not allow R-rated movies or T.V. MA rated shows on broadcast T.V. There are not enough educational shows or current shows and movies. 24 hour news and weather is also sorely lacking.