[opendtv] Re: Spectrum Use for Broadcasting

If there are channels available after the transition 2-51 they will probably
be auctioned as well. These channels will be stuck with 8-VSB and its mobile
kludges at best. I would rather start from scratch with a decent modulation
and codec on spectrum above 51 that has few of the rules that broadcasters
have below 52 including NOT having to pay 5% of revenues.

What those channels would fetch at auction might be more related to what TV
"broadcast" channels go for now like the $25 million for a single channel in
Tyler TX. The current auctions are going for a lot less. Tyler TX B Block is
going for $1,270,000.00 and you get TWO channels with more coverage. You
don't get a studio, affiliation or must carry but you can use a decent
codec, don't have to pay 5%, can use a decent modulation, can build an SFN.

If you deliver a broadcast using MPEG4 at resolutions up to and including
480P to devices that have decent storage you can compete with cable or
satellite in the living room while capturing the mobile/portable market.

Since very little of what broadcasters deliver needs to be or is real time
you can fill up those devices storage with more programming than most
viewers will even sift through in a day let alone watch. A good part of
cable and satellite customers will either switch to or add such a service to
their portfolio. The fact that it will be available on their computers, cell
phones and in their living rooms is compelling.

If they also cover large areas, regions or the entire country adds to the
draw.

And they can advertise themselves by offering a number of free channels,
enough to entice many to buy mobile portable devices that receive the free
channels. They can then advertise their pay channels and PPV offerings.

Bob Miller



On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 9:45 PM, Dan <opendtv@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> --- "Manfredi, Albert E"
> <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > But after analog shutoff, if anyone is truly
> > interested in BROADCASTING,
> > why wouldn't they apply for one of the true
> > broadcast frequency bands,
> > and guarantee themselves a set of compatible
> > receivers already in
> > consumer hands? In other words, isn't there going to
> > be room in Channels
> > 2-51, after analog shutoff, for anyone interested in
> > broadcasting?
>
> Are there a lot of unused channels in the top markets,
> available for the asking? If not, then buying spectrum
> at auction is an alternative to buying an existing
> broadcaster.
>
> Dan
>
>
>
>
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