[opendtv] Re: Bob likes COFDM
- From: Tom Barry <trbarry@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 20:28:57 -0500
Manfredi, Albert E wrote:
> Because in 2002, the FCC conducted a series of tests, from
> which it determined that 8-VSB receivers were improving fast
> enough to offer a viable DTT system.
>
> That's done. The fact is, the FCC was right in that
> conclusion, and there's no point dwelling on it.
Actually, enough time has now gone past that it is worthwhile asking if
they were indeed correct and that 8-VSB receivers were improving fast
enough. Except for the mythical 5th gen Shubin receiver the evidence
seems to point to the FCC being very wrong about that issue.
I would be perfectly happy for Zenith to start marketing a box that
proved the FCC right and me wrong. But there is no current indication
this is going to happen.
If we are still having this conversation 3 more years from now will you
still insist it is a settled issue and a done deal? Remember that a
decision justified by a statement that "things are happening" can be
proved wrong simply by waiting, and observing no happening things.
I will bet anyone on this list a nickel that Zenith/LG will announce a
6th generation 8vsb chip before they ever begin shipping
non-indoor-challenged 5th gen STB's.
Maybe we can at all reach a consensus about which generation it becomes
politically correct for us all to start laughing at them? Surely most
everyone would agree that SOME number is fair. Everybody take your best
shot. How many generations should LG/Zenith be allowed before we are
allowed to start making fun of them?
- Tom
> Bob Miller wrote:
>
>
>>I don't want to have to deal with all the problems of 8-VSB.
>>...
>>Why are we still dealing with 8-VSB?
>
>
> Because in 2002, the FCC conducted a series of tests, from
> which it determined that 8-VSB receivers were improving fast
> enough to offer a viable DTT system.
>
> That's done. The fact is, the FCC was right in that
> conclusion, and there's no point dwelling on it.
>
> So once again I'll ask you, what makes you think that if the
> FCC had chosen to switch to COFDM, that the COFDM boxes
> built for the US market would be any better than what we get
> now from 8-VSB? COFDM boxes are just as easy to mess up as
> it was to mess up the LG design.
>
> Think conspiracy theory. If there are dark forces out there
> intent on demolishing US FTA TV, forces which have "gotten
> to" the good folk at LG, what would keep them from doing the
> same thing to US-spec COFDM box manufacturers?
>
> (Somewhat tongue in cheek.)
>
> Bert
>
>
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