DTV News for 10-5-2006

[Lee Wood]

DTV News for 10-5-2006
866 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting

Summary of DTV Applications Filed
Updated to October 3, 2006
(Federal Communications Commission)
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/video/files/dtvsum.html

Top 10 Markets' DTV Status
Updated to October 3, 2006
(Federal Communications Commission)
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/video/files/dtvstat.html

Top 11-30 Markets' DTV Status
Updated to October 3, 2006
(Federal Communications Commission)
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/video/files/dtvstat11.html

Breakdown Chart of DTV On-The-Air Stations
Updated to October 3, 2006
(Federal Communications Commission)
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/video/files/dtvonairsum.html

DTV Stations Presently On-The-Air (1122 Stations)
Updated to October 3, 2006
(Federal Communications Commission)
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/video/files/dtvon ... onair.html

Digital Television (DTV) Stations with Active Special Temporary Authorities (STAs) to Operate (470 Stations)
Updated to October 3, 2006
(Federal Communications Commission)
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/video/files/dtvstas.html


NAB to Publicize Digital TV Transition
Broadcasters soon will launch a major publicity campaign to ensure the public is aware of the switch to digital TV scheduled for February 2009, the head of National Association of Broadcasters said Wednesday.
(MediaWeek)
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent ... 1003219720

Grants help public radio, TV stations to go digital
Public television and public radio in Wichita will get a digital boost as early as next summer because of two government grants announced last week.
(Wichita, KS Eagle)
http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/entert ... television

Can Multicasting Hurt HDTV Picture?
Many high-def owners are concerned that a local station's HD signal can be diluted if that station broadcasts additional digital feeds at the same time. This is known as multicasting.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/whipgame100406.htm


Savvy Consumer: Make sure you're informed before buying a wide-panel TV
Best sets Understand the lingo Be a savvy shopper
(Good Housekeeping Institute via Salt Lake City, UT Tribune)
http://www.sltrib.com/ci_4443648?source=rss

TV dilemma: LCD or plasma?
Both types have their fans but whichever one you choose, prepare to pay for the `cinema experience' Old-style bulky sets may be cheaper but they can't compete with the sleek, high-definition models
(Toronto, ON Star)
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Conten ... 0599119419

Ask Swanni: Help For Your HDTV
The readers pose some puzzlers for your humble high-def guru.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/askswann100506.htm


HANNspree Introduces Three New High-Value High-Performance "HANNspree Xv Series" LCD Large-Panels
(Widescreen Review)
http://www.widescreenreview.com/news_de ... p?id=12056

LGE develops 50-inch full HD PDP
LG Electronics (LGE) said on October 3 it has successfully developed a 50-inch full high-definition (HD) PDP (plasma display panel) and will show the unit at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) at the Korea Electronics Show (KES), with volume production to start in the second half of 2007
(DigiTimes)
http://www.digitimes.com/displays/a20061005A7043.html

Norcent Introduces New Series Of LCD TVs
25 Series Models Offer Superb Image Clarity, Contemporary Design, and Excellent Consumer Value
(Widescreen Review)
http://www.widescreenreview.com/news_de ... p?id=12067

42-inch Philips Flat HDTV (42PF9831D/37)
The Philips Flat HDTV (42PF9831D/37) grabs the viewer's attention with its colorful surround lighting system, but this HDTV's image quality was mediocre compared with other similarly sized displays I've seen.
(PC Magazine)
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2024512,00.asp

New Westinghouse 46" LCD HDTV Is The Perfect Big Screen Solution
Ultra Thin Widescreen LTV-46w1 HD Offers Superior Technology, Affordability, and In-Demand Features Such As: Versatile ATSC/NTSC/ClearQAM Tuner, HDMI Connectivity, Automatic "Power On" and DayBrightTM Screen Technology
(Widescreen Review)
http://www.widescreenreview.com/news_de ... p?id=12071


Sharp Shows 3-Way LCD Display
Chiba, Japan