Unsubstantiated reports from various sources reflect a mixed message relative to the technical efficacy of the ATSC Mobile/Handheld (M/H) standard in actual practice. As we know, last spring selected TV stations started extensive field testing of the system in several US markets under varying terrain, urban density and other related signal propagation parameters. Prototype receiving units (none yet marketed) from several manufacturers and in various physical configurations are, of course, an integral part of the system’s tests.
Commercial applications considerations aside, technically, M/H works as advertised. The question is...
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Ed's View - M/H: How Good Does it Have to Be?
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They'll never be good enough
For me the small screen is a waste of time as is the integrated camera in most.