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Originally Posted by drumsncode
Maybe in 2009 when everyone has access to digital channel 5.2 or cable, KOCO will do all its extended coverage on 5.2, which is a dedicated weather channel, and leave the network signal alone, just running a crawl at the bottom of 5.1 to tell us to watch.
That would be the ultimate solution, and it would give control back to the viewers, where it belongs.
KFOR could do the exact same thing too, they have 4.1 and 4.2.
Not sure about KWTV, but you can be sure they'll get it if needed.
I got really tired of looking at cloud pictures last night. When I want to get informed, show me a map with a storm-track on it.
Gary England's broadcast had far too much noise in it, and at one point I could not listen at all. These guys have too many things they are trying to utilize all at the same time, and sometimes the show resembles one of my favorite cereals, Honey Nut Clusters.
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I like what KSNW does in Wichita. Basically, they have a constant weather related stream on their website
KSN.com - News, Weather, Sports - NBC - Wichita - Great Bend - Garden City - McCook - Kansas that shows radar, 7 day, Satellite shots, etc. Then during severe weather, their meteorologists go live and their report simulcasts on the main broadcast channel. Then, unless there are tornados warnings in their viewing area, they generally return the broadcast channel to regular programming and let the viewer choose to watch more live weather coverage on KSN.com.
The only problem is that those without computers, or those who live in rural areas w/o a decent Internet connection must really depend on the broadcast channel for their weather info.
To be honest, there really isn't any perfect solution as you will always have people who will complain about too many interruptions, not enough interruptions, etc.