DTV News for 7-13-2007
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:41 am
DTV News for 7-13-2007
585 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting
Commerce Slates DTV Readiness Hearing
The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing July 26 to get a read on the U.S.'s readiness for the digital transition.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... ?rssid=193
Congress to Probe Digital TV Plan [Phillip Swann]
The Senate sets a hearing for later this month.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/dtvhearing071307.htm
Engel Seeks More Money for DTV Education Campaign
Rep. Elliot Engel (D-NY) has introduced a DTV education bill that would create a federal advisory committee for the transition from analog to digital broadcasting--and provide a lot more money to help inform consumers about the switch.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... ?rssid=193
HD Artist Finds New Inspiration
Randall Dark, Randall Dark Productions
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/info/CA6459609.html#QA
Ed's View - SHDTV
It has been a long battle, but it has been won - big time. HDTV is now de-facto, not only nationally but internationally.
(HDTV Magazine)
http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/20 ... _shdtv.php
Survey Finds Less Than Half of HDTV Owners Watch HD Programming
A new study from the Consumer Electronics Association predicts that HD set sales will hit 16 million in 2007, bringing the total number sold in the U.S. to 52.5 million.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/info/C ... l#TopStory
Special Report: TV Antennas And HDTV
When most of us started using cable or satellite dishes to watch TV, antennas became a thing of the past.
(WNCN-TV Raleigh, NC)
http://www.nbc17.com/midatlantic/ncn/ne ... -0019.html
Universal HD to Program Sundance Series
The Sundance Channel is partnering with Universal HD, an NBC Universal channel that broadcasts movies, sporting events and television series...
(TV Week)
http://www.tvweek.com/news/2007/07/univ ... sundan.php
DISH will carry Reds in hi-def
DISH Network has stepped up to the plate, becoming the first satellite TV provider to carry all high-definition Reds games from Fox Sports Net Ohio.
(Cincinnati, OH Enquirer)
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ ... /707130375
DirecTV Launches HD Satellite
With the successful launch of a satellite into orbit Friday night, DirecTV is one step closer to meeting its promise...
(TV Week)
http://www.tvweek.com/news/2007/07/dire ... ellite.php
Ask Swanni: Will EchoStar Add Even More HD Channels? [Phillip Swann]
Your humble high-def guru takes your questions.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/swanniask071207.htm
Falling HD Prices Challenge Manufacturers
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585 Days Until the Scheduled End of Analog Television Broadcasting
Commerce Slates DTV Readiness Hearing
The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing July 26 to get a read on the U.S.'s readiness for the digital transition.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... ?rssid=193
Congress to Probe Digital TV Plan [Phillip Swann]
The Senate sets a hearing for later this month.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/dtvhearing071307.htm
Engel Seeks More Money for DTV Education Campaign
Rep. Elliot Engel (D-NY) has introduced a DTV education bill that would create a federal advisory committee for the transition from analog to digital broadcasting--and provide a lot more money to help inform consumers about the switch.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/articl ... ?rssid=193
HD Artist Finds New Inspiration
Randall Dark, Randall Dark Productions
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/info/CA6459609.html#QA
Ed's View - SHDTV
It has been a long battle, but it has been won - big time. HDTV is now de-facto, not only nationally but internationally.
(HDTV Magazine)
http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/20 ... _shdtv.php
Survey Finds Less Than Half of HDTV Owners Watch HD Programming
A new study from the Consumer Electronics Association predicts that HD set sales will hit 16 million in 2007, bringing the total number sold in the U.S. to 52.5 million.
(Broadcasting & Cable)
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/info/C ... l#TopStory
Special Report: TV Antennas And HDTV
When most of us started using cable or satellite dishes to watch TV, antennas became a thing of the past.
(WNCN-TV Raleigh, NC)
http://www.nbc17.com/midatlantic/ncn/ne ... -0019.html
Universal HD to Program Sundance Series
The Sundance Channel is partnering with Universal HD, an NBC Universal channel that broadcasts movies, sporting events and television series...
(TV Week)
http://www.tvweek.com/news/2007/07/univ ... sundan.php
DISH will carry Reds in hi-def
DISH Network has stepped up to the plate, becoming the first satellite TV provider to carry all high-definition Reds games from Fox Sports Net Ohio.
(Cincinnati, OH Enquirer)
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ ... /707130375
DirecTV Launches HD Satellite
With the successful launch of a satellite into orbit Friday night, DirecTV is one step closer to meeting its promise...
(TV Week)
http://www.tvweek.com/news/2007/07/dire ... ellite.php
Ask Swanni: Will EchoStar Add Even More HD Channels? [Phillip Swann]
Your humble high-def guru takes your questions.
(TVPredictions.com)
http://www.tvpredictions.com/swanniask071207.htm
Falling HD Prices Challenge Manufacturers
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