[BC] DTV Transition Wrinkle

[Tino at Bext]

Sorry for the late reply, but here's a Consumer Advisory from the FCC with
respect to the DTV Transition:

 

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-277288A1.pdf

 

 

Tino 

BEXT, Inc.

 

 

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Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 8:02 AM
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Subject: [BC] DTV Transition Wrinkle

 

? No one has been providing an answer to the question of

whether TV translators will be converted to DTV by the February

2009 cutover date -- or if they ever will be switched to DTV.

It's a costly process, and some stations may not view the switch

worthwhile because translator viewing has decreased as cable and

satellite penetrations have increased.

 

? Many inquiries to TV stations here in Phoenix, AZ have gone

unanswered partly, I would assume, because the engineering staff

has other concerns and has not seriously addressed the translator

issue.? At risk is the remaining translator audience -- including

travelers and campers -- who may be cutoff come February 2009,

or may try to use DTV-to-NTSC converter boxes unsuccessfully.

 

? Bob Dreste, retired, K7VOR (at) aol.com

 

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