[mythtv-users] DTV: It Has Begun
Brian Wood
beww at beww.org
Mon Sep 8 20:41:49 UTC 2008
Jay R. Ashworth wrote:
> While everyone knows that The Big Ol' Analog Switch will be getting
> pulled next spring, and OTA NTSC-M will be no more (except for low power
> stations and translators; pity them), I'd bet most of you didn't know
> that Wilmington NC pulled said switch *today at Noon ET*:
The reporter who said this compares with the switch from B+W to color is
totally wrong. That transition did not require anyone to purchase new
equipment, and every B+W set out there continued to work precisely the
same as it did before that changeover.
This is because NTSC color is compatible with B+W transmission.
ATSC is NOT compatible with NTSC, and the transition is totally
different from B+W to color, or FM mono to FM multiplex.
Though I admit I don't see any way that digital could have been made
compatible with analog TV.
Now lets all wait and see if the "public safety enhancements", touted as
a major reason for this switch, materialize. Anyone want to place bets?
beww
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