DTV Transition | Digital TV Transition
In the United States all full power television broadcasters will be required to cut off their analog tv broadcast signals on February 17, 2009. From that date on, broadcast television from full power broadcasters will be in digital only. The law has been updated though and the digital television conversion will not complete until June 12th of 2009.
The new digital broadcasting offers some improvements over Analog.
First, it’s possible to transmit several different video streams within the bandwidth that a single old analog tv stream occupied. This gives broadcasters the opportunity to subdivide their channel up into subchannels. I’ve seen as many as 5 sub channels from a single broadcaster.
Additionally, broadcasters can transmit programming information for program guides, much the way digital cable or satellite users have onscreen guides to display what channel they are watching and what is currently showing.
Another potential benefit is multiple audio streams so that programming can be broadcast in English as well as spanish for instance. To a certain extent some of this feature is already available in analog broadcasting with SAP (Secondary Audio Program).
Of course for many the biggest improvement of Digital TV or DTV is the improved picture quality. Areas that saw snow or poor signal will be able to get a crystal clear picture. Our area used to see all sorts of ghosting and snow on even the closest channels with a good antenna. We are in the mountains. With digital we will for the first time be able to get a clear picture from our local broadcaster. Unfortunately our area requires a bit better antenna than most due to the mountainous terrain.
For most people in urban and suburban areas with good “line of sight” to the broadcast towers you will see a great improvement from the switch to digital television.
It’s worth noting that HDTV (High Definition Television) is NOT the same as Digital Television. Digital Television is just a means of getting the picture to the viewers, High Definition Television refers to the quality of the picture. Many Digital Broadcasters are moving to what is called Standard Definition and offering a simultaneous High Definition feed. Digital broadcasting is required to have High Definition.
The Federal Government in the United States has setup a page with information about the DTV Transition | Digital TV Transition.
See below for the latest news on the DTV Transition.
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Digital switch leaves TV stations struggling - Indiantelevision.com
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Digital switch leaves TV stations struggling
Indiantelevision.com MUMBAI: The transition to digital TV has got its hiccups. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the government is aiding 24 TV stations … TV stations struggling with viewer loss on DTV Feds Helping TV Stations Lost In Digital Switch TV stations struggling with viewer loss on DTV |
Digital switch cost 6ABC its radio audience - Philadelphia Inquirer
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Digital switch cost 6ABC its radio audience
Philadelphia Inquirer Weak over-the-air TV reception wasn't the only snafu for 6ABC in June's digital-TV transition. 6ABC, which has the region's top-rated … |
FCC Eyes National Broadband Program After Success Of Digital TV … - Talk Radio News Service
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FCC Eyes National Broadband Program After Success Of Digital TV …
Talk Radio News Service The recent transfer to digital television (DTV), which the commissioners hailed as a success, will in many ways serve as a template for the broadband … DTV Shift Heading for the Home Stretch FCC Chairman Says DTV Transition Is Not Over for the Agency FCC Gets to Work on Mapping Out Broadband Plan |
Switch to Digital TV Broadcasts Is a Work in Progress - New York Times
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Switch to Digital TV Broadcasts Is a Work in Progress
New York Times The digital television transition took place last week, but some people are still struggling to receive over-the-air signals. … State of the DTV Transition: Updated 6-18-09 Stations complete DTV transition; public takes analog switchoff in … Hispanic households get on board with DTV transition |
2 DC Stations Lost to Viewers in Digital TV Transition - Washington Post
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2 DC Stations Lost to Viewers in Digital TV Transition
Washington Post Five days after the national transition to all-digital television, WUSA, the area's CBS affiliate (Channel 9), and WJLA, the ABC affiliate … DTV transition problems linger Reception Problems Reported With DTV Transition FCC Considers Options in Troubleshooting DTV Transition |
Reception problems linger after DTV transition - The Associated Press
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Reception problems linger after DTV transition
The Associated Press Wally Grotophorst in Hamilton, Va., got a "digital" antenna for his digital TV last year. But on Friday, he lost the Washington-based ABC and CBS stations, … FCC: DTV Transition Went Very Well Digital TV Transition: No Significant Problems Transmitter Expert Not Surprised by DTV Transition Woes |
Personal Tech: The DTV Transition - Washington Post
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Personal Tech: The DTV Transition
Washington Post He was joined by Post staff writer Kim Hart who helped take your DTV questions. More information about the DTV Transition is available in our special report … DTV transition hours away Thursday Bono Mack Reminds Residents about DTV Transition |
Smooth digital TV transition is expected - Los Angeles Times
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Smooth digital TV transition is expected
Los Angeles Times s KABC-TV Channel 7 has been beaming an electronic message warning of today's transition from analog to digital television on its towering sign off the … Digital TV transition explained FCC Adds Help Line Staff to Field Digital TV Transition Calls Digital TV transition Q&A: Down to the count |
Digital TV Transition Is Here; Surveys Say 2 Million Homes Still … - Seattle Post Intelligencer
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Digital TV Transition Is Here; Surveys Say 2 Million Homes Still …
Seattle Post Intelligencer The digital TV D-day is upon us, and more than 2 million US homes are still at risk of having their televisions go fuzzy when the switch is … 2.8 million not ready for DTV transition Digital TV transition begins this weekend Digital TV transition leaves 2.8 Mln homes without TV |
Final DTV transition is relief for some businesses - The Associated Press
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Final DTV transition is relief for some businesses
The Associated Press "We're really excited that this is finally behind us," said Bill Stone, president of Qualcomm Inc.'s FLO TV service. FLO TV, which broadcasts digital TV to … A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog … TV: Analog switches off, Windows Mobile switches on Qualcomm's FLO TV to expand to 15 new markets in US |
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Ion's Lawson on the Upside of the 'U's - Broadcasting & Cable
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Ion's Lawson on the Upside of the 'U's
Broadcasting & Cable Acting FCC Chairman Michael Copps recently said that the DTV transition won't be complete until stations use their channels to diversify the broadcast … Q& A: Ion's Lawson Makes Case For Digital Multicast |
FCC Considers DTV After-Action Report - Broadcasting & Cable
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FCC Considers DTV After-Action Report
Broadcasting & Cable By John Eggerton — Broadcasting & Cable, 7/2/2009 4:55:02 PM EDT According to the FCC, the DTV transition continues to go well. But look for the commission … FCC Finally Begins To Tackle Big Agenda A New Signal from the FCC FCC.gov: What a WASTE |
DTV Shift Heading for the Home Stretch - PC Magazine
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DTV Shift Heading for the Home Stretch
PC Magazine Complaints and concerns surrounding the DTV transition have dropped off in the past few weeks, but work remains to be done in getting … FCC Chairman Says DTV Transition Is Not Over for the Agency FCC Eyes National Broadband Program After Success Of Digital TV … Genachowski takes over FCC |
FLO TV goes national thanks to DTV transition - CNET News
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FLO TV goes national thanks to DTV transition
CNET News This was sparked by the DTV transition last Friday, which freed up the broadband spectrum needed for FLO TV's dedicated network. Fifteen new markets went … ABC7 transitioning primary TV antenna |
2 DC Stations Lost to Viewers in Digital TV Transition - Washington Post
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2 DC Stations Lost to Viewers in Digital TV Transition
Washington Post About 20 percent of the calls to the agency's DTV hotline were from viewers who had lost at least one station. More than 480 stations across the country are … DTV transition problems linger Reception Problems Reported With DTV Transition FCC Considers Options in Troubleshooting DTV Transition |
Reception problems linger after DTV transition - The Associated Press
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Reception problems linger after DTV transition
The Associated Press But on Friday, he lost the Washington-based ABC and CBS stations, channels 7 and 9, which he could pick up digitally before the transition. … DTV Transition Mostly Smooth, Windows Media Center Problems DTV Transition Generally Rated Successful Now that the DTV transition is over, how will local stations perform? |
Broadcasters Prepare for DTV Transition - Washington Post
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Broadcasters Prepare for DTV Transition
Washington Post Check the coverage maps on www.dtv.gov to find out what signals you should be able to receive in your Zip code. For questions about technical issues, … Smooth digital TV transition is expected Digital TV transition explained FCC Adds Help Line Staff to Field Digital TV Transition Calls |
Personal Tech: The DTV Transition - Washington Post
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Personal Tech: The DTV Transition
Washington Post He was joined by Post staff writer Kim Hart who helped take your DTV questions. More information about the DTV Transition is available in our special report … Bono Mack Reminds Residents about DTV Transition DTV transition hours away Thursday |
Digital TV Transition Is Here; Surveys Say 2 Million Homes Still … - Seattle Post Intelligencer
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Digital TV Transition Is Here; Surveys Say 2 Million Homes Still …
Seattle Post Intelligencer In Los Angeles, 4.5 percent of homes aren't DTV ready, according to Nielsen. If there is a bright side to all of this, it's that both estimates are … DTV Transition: Are You Ready? Millions Still Unprepared for â Gulp â Tomorrow's DTV Transition 2.8 million not ready for DTV transition |
Final DTV transition is relief for some businesses - The Associated Press
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Final DTV transition is relief for some businesses
The Associated Press Other businesses have also gotten a one-time bonanza out of the transition. A St. Louis-based manufacturer of TV antennas, Antennas Direct, said sales for … A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog … TV: Analog switches off, Windows Mobile switches on Qualcomm's FLO TV to expand to 15 new markets in US |
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