DTV News for 11-4-2005
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:14 am
DTV News for 11-4-2005
422 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting
Senate Sets 2009 Digital TV Deadline
The Senate moved the digital TV transition one step closer to reality on Thursday, setting a firm date for television broadcasters to switch to all-digital transmissions.
(Associated Press via Yahoo News / San Francisco, CA Chronicle / Corvallis, OR Gazette-Times)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051104/ap_ ... gital_tv_2
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.c ... d=rss.news
http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/20 ... inat18.txt
Senate Passes DTV Bill [Paid Subscription Required]
The Senate late Thursday approved the DTV transition bill--officially Digital Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005--by a close vote of 52 to 47.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... aking+News
Senate OKs analog death in '09 [Paid Subscription Required for Complete Story]
The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules Thursday that extend the agency's emergency alert requirements, which currently apply to analog TV operations, to digital broadcasters and cable and satellite operators.
(Hollywood Reporter)
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/te ... 1001434122
Senate Defeats McCain's 2008 DTV Plan
The Senate Thursday voted overwhelmingly to reject moving the digital-TV transition ahead by one year.
(Multichannel News)
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6 ... erral=SUPP
Senate Rejects McCain DTV Deadline Amendment
(TelevisionWeek)
http://www.tvweek.com/news.cms?newsId=8850
Senate Defeats Hard Date Move [Paid Subscription Required]
The full Senate voted 69-30 Thursday to defeat an attempt by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to move the DTV transition hard date from April 2009 to April 2008.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... aking+News
Ensign Pulls Set-Top Amendment
Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) Thursday pulled an amendment that would have slashed at least $2 billion from federal subsidies for set-tops.
(Multichannel News)
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6 ... erral=SUPP
Stevens Defends Subsidy, Hard Date [Paid Subscription Required]
Thursday is "votorama" day in the Senate, with at least 18 amendments related to budget reconciliation slated for an up or down nod.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... aking+News
NAB Statement on Today's Senate DTV Vote
(National Association of Broadcasters)
http://www.nab.org/Newsroom/PressRel/st ... rdDate.htm
Commission Amends Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules to Include Digital Media Technologies and Seeks Further Comments on EAS System.
(Federal Communications Commission)
News Release
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A1.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A1.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
Martin Statement
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A2.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A2.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
Abernathy Statement
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A3.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A3.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
Copps Statement
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A4.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A4.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
Adelstein Statement
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A5.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A5.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
FCC Extends Emergency Alert Rules to Digital TV
The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules Thursday that extend the agency's emergency alert requirements, which currently apply to analog TV operations, to digital broadcasters and cable and satellite operators.
(TelevisionWeek)
http://www.tvweek.com/news.cms?newsId=8854
McSlarrow: Mandated multicasting is like taking cable's private property
National Cable & Television Association President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow kept the political pressure on this week in a letter to the U.S. Senate, likening government-mandated multicasting to the "taking" of cable operators' private property without "just compensation."
(CED Magazine)
http://www.cedmagazine.com/cedailydirec ... 1103.htm#5
Congress divided on broadcast flag plan
A plan in Congress to revive the "broadcast flag," a controversial form of copy-prevention technology for digital TV broadcasts, drew a mixed response from politicians on Thursday.
(CNET News.com)
http://news.zdnet.com/Congress+divided+ ... &subj=zdnn
H'wood raises 'flag' issue [Paid Subscription Required for Complete Story]
(Hollywood Reporter)
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/te ... 1001434208
CEA And HRRC Encourage Congress To Not Arbitrarily Suppress The United States' Technological Development
It is Vital to Preserve the Viability of Legitimate Consumer Products
(Consumer Electronics Association)
http://www.ce.org/Press/CurrentNews/pre ... p?id=10867
FCC Modifies Digital Tuner Requirements to Advance DTV Transition. [News Release]
(Federal Communications Commission)
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2013A1.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2013A1.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
FCC Tightens Digital Tuner Mandate
Federal regulators on Thursday moved up by four months the date for all TV sets to include digital tuners. The new date is March 1, 2007.
(MediaWeek)
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/networ ... 1001433682
FCC moves up date for small TVs to get digital
(Reuters)
http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArtic ... ived=False
FCC Adjusts DTV-Tuner Schedule
Every new TV set sold in the U.S. after March 1, 2007, must include an over-the-air digital tuner.
(Multichannel News)
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6 ... erral=SUPP
FCC: All Sets Must Have DTV Tuners [Paid Subscription Required]
As expected, the FCC Thursday opened a notice of proposed rulemaking into the local franchising process for multichannel video providers, extended the emergency alert system to digital TV stations, and modified the DTV-tuner mandate to cover smaller sets like the portable ones that prove lifelines in emergencies.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... aking+News
NAB Statement on the FCC Accelerating the DTV Tuner Mandate
(National Association of Broadcasters)
http://www.nab.org/Newsroom/PressRel/st ... andate.htm
Good Morning America in HDTV! [Phillip Swann]
The morning news show is a showcase for the wonderment of High-Definition TV.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/gmahdtv110305.htm
Panasonic TH-42PX50U
The Panasonic TH-42PX50U is a capable entry-level plasma television that provides impressive imagery when displaying DVD video, but it lacks the resolution required to show the finer details of HDTV.
(PC Magazine)
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1881495,00.asp
Sharp LC-20B8U [CNET editors' review]
This Sharp LC-20B8U has the right combination of size and performance to serve up TV and even HDTV in your kitchen or bedroom.
(CNET)
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sharp_LC_20B8U/ ... ml?tag=nav
Samsung: No Signs Of Oversupply In LCD TV Market
(Dow Jones via Morningstar)
http://news.morningstar.com/news/DJ/M11 ... 00362.html
Times Square Studios Go High Definition With Sony
HD switchers, routers, cameras and monitors for home of "Good Morning America"
(Broadcast Newsroom / HD Issues)
http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articl ... p?id=35495
http://www.hdissues.com/articles/viewar ... p?id=35495
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422 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting
Senate Sets 2009 Digital TV Deadline
The Senate moved the digital TV transition one step closer to reality on Thursday, setting a firm date for television broadcasters to switch to all-digital transmissions.
(Associated Press via Yahoo News / San Francisco, CA Chronicle / Corvallis, OR Gazette-Times)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051104/ap_ ... gital_tv_2
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.c ... d=rss.news
http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/20 ... inat18.txt
Senate Passes DTV Bill [Paid Subscription Required]
The Senate late Thursday approved the DTV transition bill--officially Digital Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005--by a close vote of 52 to 47.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... aking+News
Senate OKs analog death in '09 [Paid Subscription Required for Complete Story]
The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules Thursday that extend the agency's emergency alert requirements, which currently apply to analog TV operations, to digital broadcasters and cable and satellite operators.
(Hollywood Reporter)
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/te ... 1001434122
Senate Defeats McCain's 2008 DTV Plan
The Senate Thursday voted overwhelmingly to reject moving the digital-TV transition ahead by one year.
(Multichannel News)
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6 ... erral=SUPP
Senate Rejects McCain DTV Deadline Amendment
(TelevisionWeek)
http://www.tvweek.com/news.cms?newsId=8850
Senate Defeats Hard Date Move [Paid Subscription Required]
The full Senate voted 69-30 Thursday to defeat an attempt by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to move the DTV transition hard date from April 2009 to April 2008.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... aking+News
Ensign Pulls Set-Top Amendment
Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) Thursday pulled an amendment that would have slashed at least $2 billion from federal subsidies for set-tops.
(Multichannel News)
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6 ... erral=SUPP
Stevens Defends Subsidy, Hard Date [Paid Subscription Required]
Thursday is "votorama" day in the Senate, with at least 18 amendments related to budget reconciliation slated for an up or down nod.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... aking+News
NAB Statement on Today's Senate DTV Vote
(National Association of Broadcasters)
http://www.nab.org/Newsroom/PressRel/st ... rdDate.htm
Commission Amends Emergency Alert System (EAS) Rules to Include Digital Media Technologies and Seeks Further Comments on EAS System.
(Federal Communications Commission)
News Release
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A1.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A1.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
Martin Statement
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A2.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A2.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
Abernathy Statement
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A3.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A3.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
Copps Statement
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A4.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A4.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
Adelstein Statement
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A5.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2016A5.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
FCC Extends Emergency Alert Rules to Digital TV
The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules Thursday that extend the agency's emergency alert requirements, which currently apply to analog TV operations, to digital broadcasters and cable and satellite operators.
(TelevisionWeek)
http://www.tvweek.com/news.cms?newsId=8854
McSlarrow: Mandated multicasting is like taking cable's private property
National Cable & Television Association President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow kept the political pressure on this week in a letter to the U.S. Senate, likening government-mandated multicasting to the "taking" of cable operators' private property without "just compensation."
(CED Magazine)
http://www.cedmagazine.com/cedailydirec ... 1103.htm#5
Congress divided on broadcast flag plan
A plan in Congress to revive the "broadcast flag," a controversial form of copy-prevention technology for digital TV broadcasts, drew a mixed response from politicians on Thursday.
(CNET News.com)
http://news.zdnet.com/Congress+divided+ ... &subj=zdnn
H'wood raises 'flag' issue [Paid Subscription Required for Complete Story]
(Hollywood Reporter)
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/te ... 1001434208
CEA And HRRC Encourage Congress To Not Arbitrarily Suppress The United States' Technological Development
It is Vital to Preserve the Viability of Legitimate Consumer Products
(Consumer Electronics Association)
http://www.ce.org/Press/CurrentNews/pre ... p?id=10867
FCC Modifies Digital Tuner Requirements to Advance DTV Transition. [News Release]
(Federal Communications Commission)
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2013A1.doc [MS Word File]
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/a ... 2013A1.pdf [Adobe PDF File]
FCC Tightens Digital Tuner Mandate
Federal regulators on Thursday moved up by four months the date for all TV sets to include digital tuners. The new date is March 1, 2007.
(MediaWeek)
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/networ ... 1001433682
FCC moves up date for small TVs to get digital
(Reuters)
http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArtic ... ived=False
FCC Adjusts DTV-Tuner Schedule
Every new TV set sold in the U.S. after March 1, 2007, must include an over-the-air digital tuner.
(Multichannel News)
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6 ... erral=SUPP
FCC: All Sets Must Have DTV Tuners [Paid Subscription Required]
As expected, the FCC Thursday opened a notice of proposed rulemaking into the local franchising process for multichannel video providers, extended the emergency alert system to digital TV stations, and modified the DTV-tuner mandate to cover smaller sets like the portable ones that prove lifelines in emergencies.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... aking+News
NAB Statement on the FCC Accelerating the DTV Tuner Mandate
(National Association of Broadcasters)
http://www.nab.org/Newsroom/PressRel/st ... andate.htm
Good Morning America in HDTV! [Phillip Swann]
The morning news show is a showcase for the wonderment of High-Definition TV.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/gmahdtv110305.htm
Panasonic TH-42PX50U
The Panasonic TH-42PX50U is a capable entry-level plasma television that provides impressive imagery when displaying DVD video, but it lacks the resolution required to show the finer details of HDTV.
(PC Magazine)
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1881495,00.asp
Sharp LC-20B8U [CNET editors' review]
This Sharp LC-20B8U has the right combination of size and performance to serve up TV and even HDTV in your kitchen or bedroom.
(CNET)
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sharp_LC_20B8U/ ... ml?tag=nav
Samsung: No Signs Of Oversupply In LCD TV Market
(Dow Jones via Morningstar)
http://news.morningstar.com/news/DJ/M11 ... 00362.html
Times Square Studios Go High Definition With Sony
HD switchers, routers, cameras and monitors for home of "Good Morning America"
(Broadcast Newsroom / HD Issues)
http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articl ... p?id=35495
http://www.hdissues.com/articles/viewar ... p?id=35495
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