Don Moore wrote: >With a majority of viewers watching OTA via cable or satellite, why are >we worried about this? > >We've allowed cable and satellite to replace our transmitters to the >point where they (cable and satellite) are wanting direct, raw, >un-compressed feeds so they can provide the best signal for their >subscribers. > >We've missed the boat here, and there may not be another one available. >It's just a matter of time before broadcasters are either made >irrelevant or we retake the leadership role in video communications. > >Don Moore > > First broadcasters have to be more afraid of the loss of market than of loss of spectrum or multicast must carry due to Congressional action. Bob Miller ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can UNSUBSCRIBE from the OpenDTV list in two ways: - Using the UNSUBSCRIBE command in your user configuration settings at FreeLists.org - By sending a message to: opendtv-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word unsubscribe in the subject line.