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What to Know about the Hometown Utilicom System:

• It is a Fiber To The Home System. (TV (coax)  transmission is via Fiber Optic Cable)
• The system is 860mhz.
• The signals are Analog, Digital and High Definition (not encrypted UHF)
• Look for televisions that have the capability to scan All Channels or has a Digital
  • ADD-ON search feature.
• No Set-Top units are required.
• There are 21 Digital Channels and 10 Digital HD Channels (UHF frequencies (ATSC Tuner))
• Televisions should be capable of scanning Off-Air Digital and HD signals