[opendtv] Re: Spectrum Use for Broadcasting

The B Block in Auction 73/76 is WY-CMA257-B.

Bob Miller

On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 10:26 PM, Bob Miller <robmxa@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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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