Your letters.

All about TV

I enjoyed your March reports on TV sets and cable vs. satellite service. Among the reasons I switched from satellite back to cable are these: Satellite services have no local offices, only a headquarters thousands of miles away, so I can't visit the office and talk to someone about a question. Satellite is very susceptible to reception problems due to rain and to ice on the dish. My cable company offers high-speed Internet service and video on demand.

LAWRENCE R. GREENBERG West End. NC.

I was surprised that your "biggest TV issue ever" neglected to mention two options: not subscribing to any cable or satellite service, or simply not watching TV altogether. I think it would have been responsible to tell readers that turning off the tube, getting off their duffs, and taking a walk or getting some other exercise would have more of a payoff than saving a few bucks on this TV or that DVD player.

JUDY BEKEART Oakland, Calif.

Cell phones and 911

On behalf of the American Heart Association, I would like to thank you for your February report detailing the pitfalls of dialing 911 from wireless telephones. Many Americans carry a wireless phone for emergencies. Many cardiovascular emergencies can result in death in as little as 10 minutes. A rapid, well-coordinated response can mean the difference between life and death. The public must come together to urge legislators, telephone service providers, and local officials to provide what is already mandated by the Federal Communications Commission: a wireless system that delivers emergency care when it is most needed.