STATUS OF BALLOTS

Posted on April 4, 2013 in ATSC News

The current status of ballots is given in the following table. Note that the column “Scope” is taken from the scope statement contained in the balloted document. Note also that the document names given below do not include revision numbers, since they are different from the TG1 ballot to the ATSC ballot. Additional information, including […]

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ANNUAL MEETING NEXT MONTH IN WASHINGTON

Posted on April 4, 2013 in ATSC News

A reminder to our membership – the ATSC Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, May 9th, 2013 at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center.  Events start with a kickoff reception on the evening of May 8 in the Reagan Center’s Pavilion Lobby.  The May 9th Annual Meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 […]

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ATSC MOBILE DTV STANDARD ENHANCED FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS

Posted on April 4, 2013 in ATSC News

ATSC has approved and published specifications for a Mobile Emergency Alert System (M-EAS) delivered using the ATSC A/153 Mobile Digital TV standard.  In the future, mobile emergency alerts delivered via TV broadcasts will make it possible for viewers to receive more than just text alerts when dangerous weather or other emergency conditions threaten public safety. […]

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CALM ACT TV LOUDNESS RECOMMENDATIONS REVISED

Posted on April 4, 2013 in ATSC News

Supporting the FCC in its ongoing implementation of the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act, The ATSC has published revisions to its Recommended Practice A/85, Techniques for Establishing and Maintaining Audio Loudness for Digital Television. A/85 provides the industry with uniform operating strategies that optimize the audience listening experience by eliminating wide swings in sound […]

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NAB EXHIBIT TO HIGHLIGHT ATSC 2.0 CAPABILITIES

Posted on April 4, 2013 in ATSC News

Stop by the ATSC exhibit in the North Hall (Booth #N2837, near the exit to the LVH Hotel) to see how ATSC 2.0 will bring exciting new opportunities for broadcasters and viewers alike. The ATSC 2.0 effort is focused on non-real-time delivery of content, triggers in the broadcast stream for cached content, second-screen features, advanced […]

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ATSC INVITES PHYSICAL LAYER PROPOSALS FOR ATSC 3.0

Posted on April 4, 2013 in ATSC News

With higher capacity to deliver Ultra-High-Definition services, robust reception on mobile devices and improved spectrum efficiency, television broadcasting will continue to advance into the future with our new standard known as “ATSC 3.0.” The ATSC has announced a call for proposals for the “physical layer” of this next-generation broadcast TV standard that in the years […]

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PRESIDENT’S MEMO

Posted on April 4, 2013 in ATSC News

In a matter of hours, thousands of broadcasters, equipment and technology suppliers, and government officials will converge again on Las Vegas at the NAB Show.  As TV broadcasters grapple with the impact of change, ATSC is well-positioned to deliver solutions to help assure that broadcasters remain vital sources of information and entertainment in their local […]

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STATUS OF ATSC BALLOTS

Posted on February 4, 2013 in ATSC News

The current status of ballots is given in the following table. Note that the column “Scope” is taken from the scope statement contained in the balloted document. Note also that the document names given below do not include revision numbers, since they are different from the TG1 ballot to the ATSC ballot. Additional information, including […]

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SPONSORSHIPS FOR 2013 NOW AVAILABLE

Posted on February 4, 2013 in ATSC News

2013 ATSC Sponsorship packages are now available! Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels offer a variety of benefits, including promotional and demonstration opportunities. Annual Meeting sponsorships are also available. For additional information, benefit details, pricing and payment, contact Lindsay Shelton-Gross at lsheltongross@atsc.org today!

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3D-TV STANDARD APPROVED

Posted on February 4, 2013 in ATSC News

3D-TV STANDARD APPROVED ATSC  has finalized the first of three proposed approaches to terrestrial broadcasting of 3D-TV, and the first of the multi-part standard has been published.  The new ATSC A/104 Standard for 3D-TV Terrestrial Broadcasting using “Service Compatible Hybrid Coding” (SCHC) consists of broadcast Stereoscopic 3D video, along with audio and ancillary data. The […]

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