[opendtv] Re: BBC to trial HDTV in 2006
- From: Craig Birkmaier <craig@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:42:31 -0500
At 12:46 AM -0800 11/10/05, Bill Hogan wrote:
>__
>BBC to trial high-definition TV
>
> The BBC will begin trial broadcasts of high-definition television (HDTV)
>next year, director of TV Jana Bennett has confirmed.
>
>Highlights of its schedule will be made available in high-definition format
>to selected digital satellite and cable viewers from mid-2006.
>
>The BBC also aims to test the format on digital terrestrial TV in London.
>
Does anyone know what compression technology the BBC will use for the
London Terrestrial trials? They have already indicated that a new
receiver will be required, so this might be a perfect opportunity to
move to H.264.
Regards
Craig
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