[opendtv] Re: NTSC Cutoff Date
- From: "John Willkie" <johnwillkie@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 08:48:43 +0100
Interesting thought-problem, John. Of course, there is no way that -- once
shuttered for three months -- an NTSC station post December 31, 2005 would
be able to resume operations, since it would be a new use of the spectrum.
(30 day rule: stay off the air for 30 days, and you need to be
re-authorized. Stay off the air for 1 year and you lose the license.)
John Willkie
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[mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John Shutt
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 4:15 PM
To: OpenDTV
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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