[opendtv] Re: FCC Eliminates Simulcast Rules
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "OpenDTV (E-mail)" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 11:51:48 -0400
Mark Aitken wrote:
> What else (of value) would we possibly WANT to carry? The entire =
nature
> of this digital transition being successful relies on moving your
> eyeballs form analog to digital! What you "SHOULD" see on the digital
> channel (given a little more time) is BETTER than what you have today.
> In many ways. Compelling ways.
I think one needs to read the paragraph before the one quoted by John
S to see that the FCC is not interested in preserving analog or in
having broadcasters use their analog channel for other program streams.
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http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-04-192A1.pdf
130. We believe that, at this point in the transition, mandating a
requirement that the programming aired on the analog channel be =
simulcast
on the digital channel is not necessary to advance transition progress.
As MSTV/NAB notes, simulcasting has been the general practice of
broadcasters as the transition has progressed. Thus, contrary to the
concerns of NCTA, broadcasters are not now treating their digital =
channel
as a separate, unique program stream. We also agree with HDNet, Belo, =
and
Disney/ABC that the availability of high-quality innovative digital
content is critical to the advancement of the transition. There is
evidence in the record that the simulcasting rule may impede the
distribution of high definition programming to broadcasters. We are
concerned that broadcasters not be impeded in developing, obtaining, or
airing high definition and other innovative programming that could spur
consumer demand for DTV.
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So I don't think Cliff needs to worry. On the other hand, I don't
understand how the simulcast requirement impedes HDTV.
But more than that, with all the gratuitous complaints the FCC has
gotten from Congress on this "giveaway" transitional spectrum for
broadcasters, I have to wonder what on earth is the FCC thinking?
Why give the nay-sayers more ammunition? It's truly baffling. If
the transitional spectrum is not to be used by broadcasters as a
freebie, then why not leave the simulcast requirement in place?
> If it is to be a business, you (viewers) must make the swap. What do
> we need to do to get that done?
In addition to the compelling programming you mentioned, we need
1. Good, reasonably priced STBs and integrated TVs.
2. Shut off analog.
Bert
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