[opendtv] Re: NTSC Cutoff Date
- From: "Brian Park" <floman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 10:29:37 -0500
Wouldn't November 3 be a better date? In Florida? :>)
bp
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Shutt" <shuttj@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "OpenDTV" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 10:15 AM
Subject: [opendtv] NTSC Cutoff Date
> It appears that the only way to truly know how disruptive the NTSC cutoff
> will be is to actually try it.
>
> Why don't we have all broadcasters turn off their NTSC facilities on
January
> 1, 2007, only in those markets where the 85% rule is valid, but require
> broadcasters to maintain NTSC capabilities for at least 90 days, with the
> understanding that they may be authorized to resume NTSC broadcasts for an
> additional period.
>
> Then see how many people scream at their representatives. If the din is
> overwhelming, then congress can authorize an additional period of
> simulcasting. If, on the other hand, 3% of the population hollers, then
> congress can decide if freeing up the spectrum has more benefit than
having
> 3% of their constituents upset at them.
>
> John Shutt
>
>
>
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