Impact on Standards that Affect the DTV Industry

• Involvement in the DTV Standards development at several levels: Specialist Group, to 
  Technology and Standards Group, to Full Committee
• Involvement in Planning Teams to determine new areas needing standards
• Develop and provide information on the implementation of ATSC Standards and Recommended Practices
• Voting on the proposed Standards and Recommended Practices
• Drafting stage in the Technical Group level; and on draft Standard in Full Committee
• Coordinate/harmonize with other standards-setting bodies in the US and around the world
• Voice to the FCC, ITU-R, governments, and press

Access to Information on Standards Development

• Access to the flow of information through the use of ATSC email reflectors and the ATSC Enterprise, the member’s-only website
• Participate in the technical meetings
• ATSC monitors actions in the US and around the world that can impact the ATSC work
• Information sharing with other Standards-setting bodies Monthly e-newsletter

Marketing and Networking Opportunities

• Affiliation with ATSC and its members
• Participation/sponsorships in popular seminars on DTV standards and technology
• Recognition during ATSC DTV demonstration efforts throughout the world
• Opportunities to sponsor ATSC demonstrations and events
• Signs/Logo denoting ATSC membership for display on websites, marketing material and in exhibit booths
• Networking with DTV Industry Experts