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In Reply to: It has happen--just not available. posted by big lobsta on February 13, 2002 at 18:13:33:

You missed the point, the FTC has mandated a total conversion to HDTV by 06...and at least "some boracasting of HDTV" by 04...These dates have been moved a couple of times already..but, as you pointed out, some broadcasts are in HDTV...ie NBC olympic coverage...

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Nope, please read my point of view - big lobsta 05:45:07 02/14/02 (4)
The broadcasters will most likely meet the deadline.
Unless you invest in an airiel and decoder or sat-tv and decoder, it is not available on most cable companies.
Cable companies have 81.4% of the TV market where as Sat TV only has 18.2% of tv veiwing subscribers. (Source: Satellite Broadcasting Association, figures as of OCtober 2001, http://www.sbca.com/mediaguide/factsfigures.htm)
In my state there are three HDTV air broadcasters only. Cable TV has 92% of the market here. I will never see HDTV on Cox or ATT here in CT. Their intent is not to carry it though broadcasters will be required to transmit in some form of HDTV.

All I ask is for a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
- But as an Economist... - Owen Meany 08:06:46 02/14/02 (3)
  you must be open to the fact that if networks convert to airing HDTV, consumers will demand it...Cable companies will either puchase the Sat companies or meet the demand via cable. Either way IF HDTV does in fact become a mainstream the comsumers will get it. But, I am suspect to the underlying premise: Will bradcasts actually be completely HDTV, by 06 or beyond....
  - How did you guess I am an economist? - big lobsta 09:49:05 02/14/02 (2)
    My understanding is that in order for Cable to carry HDTV signal (video 480p, 720p 1080i, audio Digital Dolby, DTS) they have to give up some channels because of the bandwidth requirements. Therefore less channel line up == less revenue.
    The 'must carry' rule, I believe, does not apply to satellite though they are carrying local broadcasters in the largest metro areas (NYC, LA, Atlanta..)
    As for HDTV in the main stream, prior to Sept 11, NYC was the best place for receiving HDTV over the air. This obvious is a setback.
    
    All I ask is for a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
    - Re: How did you guess I am an economist? - OwenMeany 05:57:06 02/15/02 (1)
      It is in your "profile" (Economi$t)....I am a UC, San Diego Econ Alum...
      - I forgot that I posted it in my profile - big lobsta 08:27:44 02/15/02 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: How did you guess I am an economist? posted by OwenMeany on February 15, 2002 at 05:57:06:
        
        I received my BA from Central CT State U and MBA from U of Hartford. I do a lot of tax policy analysis for the legislature here in CT. Before that it was electric utility economics. Demand side planning ect.
        All I ask is for a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.

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