Honduras Adopts ATSC Standard – Press Release

Posted on January 19, 2007 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, January 19, 2007 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee is pleased that the country of Honduras has adopted the ATSC Digital Television Standard for digital terrestrial television broadcasting. The decision to adopt the ATSC Standard was made by the Comision Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) on January 9, and became effective on […]

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ATSC Elects Glenn Reitmeier As New Chairman Of The Board – Press Release

Posted on December 5, 2006 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release Jay Adrick, Joseph Flaherty, John Godfrey and Craig Todd elected to the Board of Directors WASHINGTON, D.C., December 5, 2006 – Members of the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) have elected Glenn Reitmeier, VP, Technology Policy, Standards and Strategy, NBC Universal, to be the 2007 Chairman of the Board of Directors. He […]

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Transport Stream Verification Recommended Practice (A/78) – Press Release

Posted on October 10, 2006 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C., OCTOBER 10, 2006 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee has given final approval to ATSC Recommended Practice: Transport Stream Verification (A/78). The new Recommended Practice provides guidance to broadcasters and equipment manufacturers on a common methodology to be used to determine transport conformance with the elements and parameters of ATSC […]

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2006 Bernard J. Lechner Award – ATSC Honors Arthur W. Allison III – Press Release

Posted on May 15, 2006 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, 2006 – Arthur W. Allison III was honored last week as this year’s recipient of the Bernard Lechner Outstanding Contributor Award. The presentation was made in Chantilly, Virginia at the Westfields Marriott, during the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) Annual Meeting held Wednesday, May 10, 2006. “Art Allison […]

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ATSC/NAB ‘DTV Hot Spot’ At NAB2006 – Press Release

Posted on March 2, 2006 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C., March, 2006 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will demonstrate the most sophisticated technologies in digital television at the “DTV Hot Spot: A Digital Paradise.” The DTV Hot Spot will be showcased at the world’s largest electronic media show; NAB2006, April 24 […]

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ATSC-SBE Seminar To Focus On Digital Electronic News Gathering (ENG) At The 2006 Technology Retreat In Palm Springs, California – Press Release

Posted on November 15, 2005 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C., November 15, 2005 – On February 21, 2006 the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) in cooperation with the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) will feature a half-day seminar focusing on digital electronic newsgathering (ENG). The seminar will be held in conjunction with the 11th Annual Hollywood Post Alliance (HPA) Technology […]

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ATSC Publishes ‘ACAP’ Standard For Interactive Television – Press Release

Posted on September 6, 2005 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release Supports Broadcast, Cable and Satellite Interactive TV Applications WASHINGTON, D.C., September 6, 2005 – The members of the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) recently approved the Advanced Common Application Platform (ACAP) Standard. The new standard provides consumers with advanced interactive services, while providing content creators, broadcasters, cable operators and consumer electronics manufacturers […]

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ATSC Approves New Enhanced AC-3 Standard – Press Release

Posted on July 19, 2005 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release New Audio Specifications Serve Multiple Applications WASHINGTON, D.C., July 19, 2005 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has revised its digital audio standard to add enhancements to AC-3 that provide improved performance and flexibility. “Enhanced AC-3 provides the industry with expanded audio capabilities that can be used for broadcast, cable, satellite, […]

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ATSC/NAB ‘DTV Hot Spot’ At NAB2005 – Press Release

Posted on March 3, 2005 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release Take a Cruise through the Digital Future Washington, D.C., March 3, 2005 – The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) take you full speed ahead to the hottest technologies on the DTV horizon at the ‘DTV Hot Spot: A Digital Paradise’ at NAB2005, April 16 – […]

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William Miller Appointed Chairman Of The ATSC Technology Group On Distribution (T3) – Press Release

Posted on January 26, 2005 in Press Releases

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, D.C., January 26, 2005 – The board of directors of the Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc. (ATSC) have appointed William Miller, General Manager, Digital Television Planning and Standards, ABC-TV Broadcast Operations and Engineering division, to be the chairman of the Technology Group on Distribution (T3). Mr. Miller has been active in […]

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