DTV News for 9-12-2003
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 5:41 am
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> DTV News for 9-12-2003 </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 1206 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Young Broadcasting to Launch Station Group's First Multiplexed Digital Station </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Move Gives WTVO-TV a Second Revenue Stream in a Single Market </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Newsroom / DTV Professional)<br>
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<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.dtvprofessional.com/2003/09_sep/news/cw_young_multiplex.htm">www.dtvprofessional.com/2...tiplex.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> WTVO to Digitally Transform into Rockford UPN 16 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Young Broadcasting will convert part of the digital signal of its ABC affiliate, WTVO-TV in Rockford, Ill., into a UPN affiliate, effective Sept. 22 </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(TelevisionWeek)<br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> IPTV To Host 9th DTV Symposium </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(TV Technology)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.tvtechnology.com/dailynews/one.php?id=1409">www.tvtechnology.com/dail...hp?id=1409</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 1,000 Stations Now Broadcasting Digital Signals </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> 99 Percent Of Homes Now Get Digital </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(WISN Milwaukee, WI / WBAL Baltimore, MD)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.themilwaukeechannel.com/technology/2475056/detail.html">www.themilwaukeechannel.c...etail.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Plug-and-play leaves 'analog hole' open </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The Federal Communications Commission nudged the transition to digital and high-definition television a big step forward Wednesday, adopting rules to require compatibility between digital cable systems and digital TV receivers. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Daily Variety via CED Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.cedmagazine.com/cedailydirect/0903/cedaily030911.htm#1">www.cedmagazine.com/cedai...0911.htm#1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC Approves Plug And Play Agreement </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Updated! Washington - The Federal Communications Commission unanimously approved rules for digital cable plug and play interoperability between digital cable services and consumer electronics products. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(This Week in Consumer Electronics)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.twice.com/index.asp?layout=story&doc_id=125969&display=breakingNews">www.twice.com/index.asp?l...eakingNews</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC greenlights HDTV deal </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(USA Today)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2003-09-10-fcc_x.htm">www.usatoday.com/money/me...-fcc_x.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Plug and Play - the American Way </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Digital TV Group)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.dtg.org.uk/latest/latest_plug_play.htm">www.dtg.org.uk/latest/lat...g_play.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC Adopts DTV 'Plug And Play' Rules </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(TechWeb)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.techweb.com/wire/story/TWB20030911S0002">www.techweb.com/wire/stor...30911S0002</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Digital-TV Standards Approved </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Rules to Boost Cable Compatibility </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Washington, DC Post)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57425-2003Sep10.html">www.washingtonpost.com/wp...Sep10.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC rules should help digital, HD TV </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(UPI via Washington, DC Times)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.washtimes.com/upi-breaking/20030911-080205-6389r.htm">www.washtimes.com/upi-bre...-6389r.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC adopts rules to speed digital TV on its way </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Associated Press via Houston, TX Chronicle / CBS News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/business/2093181">www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssis...ss/2093181</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/09/10/tech/main572566.shtml">www.cbsnews.com/stories/2...2566.shtml</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC, Industry Advance Digital TV </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(InternetNews.com / AtNewYork)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.internetnews.com/infra/article.php/3076091">www.internetnews.com/infr...hp/3076091</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.atnewyork.com/news/article.php/3076091">www.atnewyork.com/news/ar...hp/3076091</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC OKs new rules for digital television </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Standards Should Benefit Consumers </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(San Jose, CA Mercury News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/6744424.htm">www.siliconvalley.com/mld...744424.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC Sets Rules for Digital TV </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Los Angeles, CA Times via WXXI Rochester, NY)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=544649">www.publicbroadcasting.ne..._ID=544649</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Plug-and-Play Sinks S-A Shares [Paid Subscription Required] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Cable set-top-box maker Scientific-Atlanta
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 1206 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Young Broadcasting to Launch Station Group's First Multiplexed Digital Station </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Move Gives WTVO-TV a Second Revenue Stream in a Single Market </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Broadcast Newsroom / DTV Professional)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/2003/09_sep/news/cw_young_multiplex.htm">www.broadcastnewsroom.com...tiplex.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.dtvprofessional.com/2003/09_sep/news/cw_young_multiplex.htm">www.dtvprofessional.com/2...tiplex.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> WTVO to Digitally Transform into Rockford UPN 16 </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Young Broadcasting will convert part of the digital signal of its ABC affiliate, WTVO-TV in Rockford, Ill., into a UPN affiliate, effective Sept. 22 </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(TelevisionWeek)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.tvweek.com/news/web91103.html#wtvo">www.tvweek.com/news/web91103.html#wtvo</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> IPTV To Host 9th DTV Symposium </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(TV Technology)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.tvtechnology.com/dailynews/one.php?id=1409">www.tvtechnology.com/dail...hp?id=1409</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> 1,000 Stations Now Broadcasting Digital Signals </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> 99 Percent Of Homes Now Get Digital </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(WISN Milwaukee, WI / WBAL Baltimore, MD)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.themilwaukeechannel.com/technology/2475056/detail.html">www.themilwaukeechannel.c...etail.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.thewbalchannel.com/technology/2475056/detail.html">www.thewbalchannel.com/te...etail.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Plug-and-play leaves 'analog hole' open </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> The Federal Communications Commission nudged the transition to digital and high-definition television a big step forward Wednesday, adopting rules to require compatibility between digital cable systems and digital TV receivers. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Daily Variety via CED Magazine)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.cedmagazine.com/cedailydirect/0903/cedaily030911.htm#1">www.cedmagazine.com/cedai...0911.htm#1</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC Approves Plug And Play Agreement </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Updated! Washington - The Federal Communications Commission unanimously approved rules for digital cable plug and play interoperability between digital cable services and consumer electronics products. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(This Week in Consumer Electronics)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.twice.com/index.asp?layout=story&doc_id=125969&display=breakingNews">www.twice.com/index.asp?l...eakingNews</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC greenlights HDTV deal </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(USA Today)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2003-09-10-fcc_x.htm">www.usatoday.com/money/me...-fcc_x.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Plug and Play - the American Way </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Digital TV Group)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.dtg.org.uk/latest/latest_plug_play.htm">www.dtg.org.uk/latest/lat...g_play.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC Adopts DTV 'Plug And Play' Rules </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(TechWeb)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.techweb.com/wire/story/TWB20030911S0002">www.techweb.com/wire/stor...30911S0002</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Digital-TV Standards Approved </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Rules to Boost Cable Compatibility </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(Washington, DC Post)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57425-2003Sep10.html">www.washingtonpost.com/wp...Sep10.html</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC rules should help digital, HD TV </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(UPI via Washington, DC Times)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.washtimes.com/upi-breaking/20030911-080205-6389r.htm">www.washtimes.com/upi-bre...-6389r.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC adopts rules to speed digital TV on its way </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Associated Press via Houston, TX Chronicle / CBS News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/business/2093181">www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssis...ss/2093181</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/09/10/tech/main572566.shtml">www.cbsnews.com/stories/2...2566.shtml</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC, Industry Advance Digital TV </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(InternetNews.com / AtNewYork)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.internetnews.com/infra/article.php/3076091">www.internetnews.com/infr...hp/3076091</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.atnewyork.com/news/article.php/3076091">www.atnewyork.com/news/ar...hp/3076091</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
<br>
<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC OKs new rules for digital television </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Standards Should Benefit Consumers </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
(San Jose, CA Mercury News)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/6744424.htm">www.siliconvalley.com/mld...744424.htm</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> FCC Sets Rules for Digital TV </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
(Los Angeles, CA Times via WXXI Rochester, NY)<br>
<!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=544649">www.publicbroadcasting.ne..._ID=544649</a><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong> Plug-and-Play Sinks S-A Shares [Paid Subscription Required] </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em> Cable set-top-box maker Scientific-Atlanta