License to Watch TV??

**Rex_Tremende** · 15th August 06, 03:30 PM

To be honest, I haven't turned on the TV much since I started reading Xmarks - maybe four hours in the last four months. Thank goodness it doesn't cost any more than my monthly internet bill!

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

**ronstew** · 15th August 06, 07:01 PM

I am told that specially equipped trucks roam through British neighbourhoods looking for the electromagnetic emissions of unlicensed TVs.

**Moose McLennan** · 16th August 06, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by ronstew

I am told that specially equipped trucks roam through British neighbourhoods looking for the electromagnetic emissions of unlicensed TVs.

I think that one falls under the category of 'urban legend'

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The system here in Germany is essentially the same as in the UK. And just not having a TV is not enough - you are required to license radios, even car radios, and in the very near future internet enabled computers.

All this for the privilege of being able to watch hours and hours of oompah oompah music, not to mention repeats.

M.