ATSC News

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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2013 ATSC BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED

Posted on February 4, 2013 in ATSC News

ATSC members elected four new members of Board of Directors. Ira Goldstone (Univision), Richard Friedel (Fox), Sam Matheny (Capitol Broadcasting/WRAL), and Glenn Reitmeier (NBC Universal) have each been elected to three-year terms, beginning in January. James Kutzner (PBS), was re-elected to serve a second term on the Board of Directors. He will also continue to […]

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REITMEIR ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF ATSC BOARD

Posted on February 4, 2013 in ATSC News

The ATSC Board of Directors elected Glenn Reitmeier to serve as the Chairman of the ATSC Board for 2013. Reitmeier is Senior Vice President of Advanced Technology at NBCUniversal, leading the company’s technical efforts related to industry standards, government policy, advanced engineering and anti-piracy technical operations. He is widely recognized as a pioneer of digital […]

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AUDIO MANAGEMENT EVENT HOSTED BY ATSC

Posted on February 4, 2013 in ATSC News

Mark your calendars for the ATSC’s  day-long seminar on audio technology Tuesday, Feb. 19, in Indian Wells, CA. Held in conjunction with the annual Hollywood Post Alliance Tech Retreat, the 2013 Audio Loudness Management Seminar will provide an opportunity for interested members of the media production and broadcasting communities to attend informative presentations on key […]

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ATSC 2.0 AND M-EAS TEAMS FORMED

Posted on February 4, 2013 in ATSC News

The ATSC’s new Implementation Teams for two new emerging standards – ATSC 2.0 and the Mobile Emergency Alert System (M-EAS) – represent a significant step in the move to expand the capabilities of ATSC broadcast TV. We want to keep the ATSC standard relevant and up-to-date for broadcasters and consumer device manufacturers. The introduction of […]

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TG3 PROGRESS REPORT: ATSC 3.0 WORK UNDERWAY

Posted on February 4, 2013 in ATSC News

By Jim Kutzner Public Broadcasting Service Chairman, ATSC Technology Group 3 The ATSC is charting the future course of television with our exciting long-range initiative, known as “ATSC 3.0.”  The Technology Group 3 (TG3), which I am privileged to chair, is already making huge strides in this process, as shown below in the four-year schedule […]

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