On Mon, 2002-08-26 at 15:27, Patrick Finnegan wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Aug 2002, Dave Woodman - dave_at_naffnet.org.uk wrote:
>
> > Unfortunately, the licence now applies if you have equipment capable of
> > receiving TV transmissions, regardless of the purpose for which it used, so
> > you can try to convince the authorities all you like...
> >
> > A monitor, as you used, always avoids the license, so you would still have
> > been safe, but even owning a VCR or TV and keeping it in the loft requires a
> > license now.
>
> Ok, now you've got me wondering... I've never heard of anything like that
> on this side of the pond. Why exactly do you have to purchase a license
> to own a TV? Is it similar for AM/FM radios? ...
The money goes to the BBC (British Broadcasting Corp), and I feel it is
well worth the relatively small amount per person to get such great,
ad-less TV.
Before you UKers tag me on the "great TV" bit, just think about channel
5, on channel 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Alex
--
Live like you will never die, love like you've never been hurt, dance
like no-one is watching.
Received on Mon Aug 26 2002 - 09:46:01 BST