ATSC News

2018 PREVIEW: ATSC 3.0 will get closer to becoming a real TV technology

Posted on January 9, 2018 in ATSC News

ATSC 3.0 will officially transition from broadcast television industry buzzword into a commercial technology in 2018, or at least it will officially begin its journey toward consumers. When in November ’17 the FCC authorized the standard, huge ATSC 3.0 proponent and investor Sinclair Broadcast Group jumped right up and proclaimed its nationwide ambitions for the standards, which include enhanced audio and video quality for OTA broadcasts and interactive features enabled by the IP-based delivery.

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AND NOW A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR… ONE Media 3.0

Posted on January 9, 2018 in ATSC News

ATSC 2018 sponsor ONE Media 3.0 is taking the next steps to fully deploy the ATSC 3.0 Next Gen TV standard, ATSC 3.0. Wholly-owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, ONE Media 3.0 moves beyond technical standards development as an innovation catalyst for over-the-air broadcasters.

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SOUNDBITES

Posted on January 9, 2018 in ATSC News

Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, and Sen. Gordon Smith, President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, weigh in on Next Gen TV powered by ATSC 3.0.

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PRESIDENT’S MEMO: Tying it up with a Bow

Posted on December 4, 2017 in ATSC News

When the books are closed on 2017, I think this milestone year will be seen as the inflection point for Next Gen TV powered by ATSC 3.0. Thanks to more than 10,000 ATSC member person-hours devoted to our work this year, I am proud that that by year-end the lion’s share of the suite of standards collectively known as ATSC 3.0 will be completed.  We’ll be tying it up with a bow in early January as the few remaining pieces are wrapped up.

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YOUR ATSC 3.0 HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE

Posted on December 4, 2017 in ATSC News

ATSC 3.0 is the gift that will keep on giving! This holiday season, following FCC adoption of Next Gen TV powered by ATSC 3.0, broadcasters across the land are making their lists and checking them twice.  These nifty gifty ideas from ATSC Secret Santas will surely help make your days be merry and bright!

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PHOENIX RISES: Broadcasters Launching ATSC 3.0 ‘Model Market’

Posted on December 4, 2017 in ATSC News

In the first collaborative single-market effort to plan for and implement a transition to Next Gen TV, leading broadcasters are launching a comprehensive initiative in Phoenix, Ariz., to show how the ATSC 3.0 standard can be deployed while maintaining existing digital TV service for viewers.

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BIG PLANS: Sinclair Set to Deploy FCC-Approved Next Gen TV

Posted on December 4, 2017 in ATSC News

With FCC approval of Next Gen TV powered by ATSC 3.0, Sinclair Broadcast Group and its subsidiary ONE Media announced they intend to “fully deploy ATSC 3.0 on Sinclair’s stations nationwide.” Sinclair praised the benefits of the new digital standard that “will dramatically improve television pictures and sound and, for the first time, be receivable […]

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SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW: Bob Campbell, Eurofins

Posted on December 4, 2017 in ATSC News

When it comes to ATSC 3.0’s technical groups, there are only a few not monitored by Bob Campbell. The Director of Engineering at Eurofins joined the Personalization and Interactivity Implementation team as well as the newly formed Conformance Implementation Team to share experiences and contribute to the successful rollout of ATSC 3.0 services.

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DECEMBER EVENTS: Ho Ho Ho

Posted on December 4, 2017 in ATSC News

ATSC members are placing some of the final shiny ornaments on the ATSC 3.0 tree in December.  Along with a series of year-end specialist group, ad hoc group and board meetings, various member and TG3 Technology Group ballots are closing this month.

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HOLIDAY CHEER

Posted on December 4, 2017 in ATSC News

‘Twas the night before Christmas and throughout ATSC
Not a creature was stirring, all dreaming of Next Gen TV.
The 4K TV was hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that ATSC 3 soon would be there.

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