[opendtv] Re: How important are new Codecs wrt OTA Broadcasting?

  • From: Bob Miller <bob@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 10:20:01 -0500

Don Moore wrote:

>With a majority of viewers watching OTA via cable or satellite, why are 
>we worried about this?
>
>We've allowed cable and satellite to replace our transmitters to the 
>point where they (cable and satellite) are wanting direct, raw, 
>un-compressed feeds so they can provide the best signal for their 
>subscribers.
>
>We've missed the boat here, and there may not be another one available.  
>It's just a matter of time before broadcasters are either made 
>irrelevant or we retake the leadership role in video communications.
>
>Don Moore
>  
>
First broadcasters have to be more afraid of the loss of market than of 
loss of spectrum or multicast must carry due to Congressional action.

Bob Miller



 
 
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