Marvell and NuTune Collaborate on New Hybrid NIM for European Integrated Digital Television Sets Sep 4, 2009
"With much of the world going through a transition period from analog to digital, this solution allows the consumer to continue to enjoy current analog broadcasts and to receive new digital services, either through terrestrial or cable means.". RF signals from either terrestrial or cable network is tuned with the field proven NuTune TD1318AF tuner and Intermediate Frequency (IF) signals are fed to the single chip hybrid demodulator, Marvell 88DE8020 - together to output MPEG digital stream or... (PR Newswire)
FCC Focuses On Big-Picture Ideas At Broadband Workshop Sep 4, 2009
But he said one of the keys to handling the growing capacity from video and whatever else comes down the pike, and pipe, is transitioning from bandwidth-hogging analog to digital. David Clark, professor and senior research scientist at MIT's computer lab dominated much of the conversation in the first half of the workshop, which focused on those big ideas. (Multichannel News)
S.C. debate is whether broadband leasing means less chance of more service Aug 29, 2009
When the Federal Communications Commission ordered commercial television stations to switch from analog to digital signals, it also ordered EBS license holders to do likewise. In addition, the FCC ordered EBS license holders to submit plans for the substantial use of their broadcast capability by May 1, 2011, or risk losing their licenses. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Aussies half way towards digital TV changeover Aug 28, 2009
Under government plans, Australia will completely switch from analog to digital TV by by December 31, 2013 with the changeover occurring progressively, starting in the Sunraysia/Mildura area of Victoria in the first half of 2010. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Ramos replaces Sidhu at KGPE Aug 27, 2009
Local television stations' transition from analog to digital signals Friday went smoothly ... KJEO (Channel 32) switched from an analog to digital signal Monday ... Cocolas KMSG (Channel 39), local Azteca America affiliate, will be the next station to convert from analog to digital. (Fresno Bee)
IP Set-Top Boxes to Generate More Than $3 Billion in Market Value by 2014, According to ABI Research Aug 25, 2009
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In line with the global phenomenon of switching over from analog to digital TV services, set-top boxes now have a more crucial role in the home for accessing of entertainment and information services provided by television service operators. This is especially apparent in mature high-speed Internet economies where service providers strive towards providing interactive bi-directional television, thereby leading to the growth of IP set-top boxes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Valley brides cry foul over photos Aug 21, 2009
Storytelling: From analog to digital and back to analog. ScanMyPhotos. (Fresno Bee)
Letters to the editor (8/20/09) Aug 20, 2009
With fanfare and repeated media instructions, we were told what we needed to do to have a seamless conversion from an analog to digital TV signal ... So much for analog to digital TV.. (Anchorage Daily News)
Comcast Kicks AMC, Court TV From Analog to Digital Aug 17, 2009
is moving AMC and Court TV from analog to digital service in several markets, with the latest shift taking place in northern New Jersey, one of the operators larger systems ... Its not clear how many Comcast subscribers in New Jersey will lose AMC and Court TV. Comcast corporate spokeswoman Jenni Moyer noted that she couldnt provide a list of markets that are moving networks from analog to digital since decisions to move channels are made at the local level for different reasons ...... (Multichannel News)
Comcast adds channels in HD, other services Aug 14, 2009
Comcast is switching its expanded basic channels from analog to digital, so customers will need a digital adapter box , said marketing manager Tina Baggott. All customers will receive two free digital adapters. (The Augusta Chronicle)
HD radio not living up to hype Aug 13, 2009
Lorenzo Flores, general manager at the Best Buy store in Daytona Beach, said more customers have been inquiring about the HD radios in the past three to six months, coinciding with the national switch from analog to digital television. "I can't give you numbers on sales," Flores said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
COLUMN: A plan for health care an ailing proposition Aug 13, 2009
But should it pass, I would imagine that the transition from our current system to the giant government bureaucracy will be as smooth as the transition from analog to digital cable. It s going to be tougher to stop this tsunami towards socialized medicine than it was to defeat HillaryCare in the early 1990 s as the former first lady didn t enjoy a total press blackout from detractors. (Malden Observer, MA)
New Demodulator Core for the China DTV Market from Iberium Communications Aug 11, 2009
"We are very excited about the opportunity to enable the analog-to-digital transition in the largest and the fastest growing terrestrial DTV market in the world. Our solution offers that optimal performance-size-power design trade-off point to chip manufacturers" added Simovich. As part of its offering, Iberium provides design customization services throughout the chip design and productization processes enabling customers to further fine-tune performance and silicon parameters according to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
No 4 and very little 11 Aug 9, 2009
WASILLA When television stations made the switch from analog to digital broadcasting signals, Kevin Curtis was left in the dark. The antenna on top of his home down Knik-Goose Bay Road used to work fine. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Call centers to receive makeover Aug 3, 2009
Just like your TV switched from analog to digital, the 911 system is going to be switching from analog to digital, she said. That is particularly important because so many of our communications devices are digital. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Nagravision Wants FCC Waiver For Its DTAs Jul 30, 2009
Background on this topic: The vendors producing DTAs ; Evolution, Cisco, Motorola, Pace and Thomson ; note that the devices are a key tool cable providers can use in migrating from analog to digital TV, to free up bandwidth for other services. Among the MSOs, Comcast has been the biggest proponent and really the one driving the bus here, although to date it has not turned on the DTAs; encryption features because of the integrated set-top ban (see , , and ). (Multichannel News)
OMVC to Showcase Mobile DTV Services and Consumer Devices at Capitol Hill Event Jul 29, 2009
The broadcast industry appreciates leadership by Congress in driving the transition from analog to digital television transmission, said Dave Lougee, President of Gannett Broadcasting and OMVC Executive Committee Member. This event will demonstrate to Members of Congress how their constituents will benefit from the digital conversion. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ION Media Networks, Other Washington-Area Broadcasters Demonstrate "Triple Play" of New Digital Television Services Jul 29, 2009
The event also marked the switch from analog to digital broadcasting of all of the full-power television stations in the United States. ION Media Networks, other Washington-area broadcasters, and the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC) showcased the latest in high-definition television and new free digital channels, and previewed the launch of mobile digital television. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What about Napa/Solano County? Channels 35-82 were out for a few minutes in the... Jul 25, 2009
Operator's Project Cavalry' Migrates 46 Channels From Analog to Digital in the Region. By Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, July 10, 2009. (Multichannel News)
Satellites Unlimited plans to hire 100 Jul 23, 2009
A Birmingham satellite dealer said it s looking to beef up its ranks to meet the demand created by the nationwide switch from analog to digital television. a provider of , said it s looking or employees for its 12 branch offices in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida, said a news release. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Converting to a Digital TV Jul 19, 2009
The conversion from analog to digital signals happens June 12. First, check your TV. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
» View More Jul 15, 2009
The market for television sets is rapidly switching from analog to digital as broadcasters in North America, Western Europe, and Japan near government-mandated analog-to-digital switchover dates ... The market for PC-TV Tuners is quickly moving from analog to digital, driven by the increased pace of the broadcast television analog-to-digital switchover. (Multichannel News)
Audiovox Corporation Reports Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results Jul 11, 2009
This increase is due primarily to the addition of new customers, new products and higher sales driven by the changeover from analog to digital TV, which favorably impacted digital antenna sales. As a percentage of net sales, Accessories represented 34. (PR Newswire)
Comcast Rides 51 HD Channels Into S.F. Bay Area Jul 11, 2009
Operator's Project Cavalry' Migrates 46 Channels From Analog to Digital in the Region. By Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 7/10/2009 11:17:58 AM EDT. (Multichannel News)
Comcast to Launch 80 New Networks in Portions of San Francisco Bay Area as it Offers a 'World of More' Programming Jul 11, 2009
Twenty-six communities in the South Bay and North Bay (see complete list of cities below) will now have access to 92 HD networks and will be receiving a slew of new programming in the first phase of channel launches as a result of Comcast's recent digital upgrade of customers from analog to digital ... Earlier this year, Comcast began a digital migration called "The World of More," offering digital upgrades to Standard Cable customers to migrate from analog to digital, and converting channels 31... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Housewives in Fresno called to audition Jul 9, 2009
That was when all of the local TV stations were going to switch from the current analog to digital signals ... That was when all of the local TV stations were going to switch from the current analog to digital signals. (Fresno Bee)
Full Schedule Jul 5, 2009
How will the FCC mandated transition from analog to digital signals on February 17 affect my ability to watch the Big Ten Network. It won't. (Fightingillini.com)
Valley TV, radio station going in new direction Jul 3, 2009
According to Williams, New Lite Media plans to convert the stations from analog to digital in the near future. Though Haskins admits the changes may cause some concern among long-time viewers and listeners, he believes the move will ultimately be for the good of the community. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Mediacom will raise cable rates Jul 2, 2009
opinion 29 wrote on Jul 1, 2009 12:50 PM:" Is anyone out thre surprised at this? All the fuss about the new Analog to Digital stuff - well I am under impressed and still have a lot of checker board pictures. Then we started dropping channels - I have lost 4 or 5 now. And now the price goes up!!! Well who would have thought mediacom would do that ????And my other choices are? ". meatgal wrote on Jul 1, 2009 12:58 PM:" I know there are alternatives to cable such as the different satellite... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Nielsen: DTV Unready Homes Drop to 1.7 Million Jul 2, 2009
Those are homes without cable or satellite and without a DTV set or an analog-to-digital converter box hooked up. That number is down 400,000 homes from June 21, when the numbers were 1. (Multichannel News)
By the Letter: Audio-Video Corp. Jul 2, 2009
from analog to digital). What year was the company founded. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Cable television scam Jun 28, 2009
You may be among the thousands of people who either missed or didn t pay attention to reminders that local television stations were mandated by the government to switch from analog to digital signals, which means older TV sets won t work without some help ... The switch from analog to digital signals, now scheduled for Friday, is likely to go smoothly even in the Valley, local station general mangers say. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Clovis leotards star on 'Make It or Break It' Jun 25, 2009
Reminder: The majority of complaints since the switch June 12 from analog to digital signals by local TV stations have been about not being able to see KAIL (Channel 7. 1). (Fresno Bee)
Nielsen: 2.1 Million Homes Still Unready After DTV Transition Jun 25, 2009
But reception issues are not confined to those over-the-air only households without digital TV's, or analog-to-digital converter boxes hooked up, which is what the Nielsen number measures. Other homes with DTV converter boxes hooked up are having some troubles due to signal propagation and power issues with VHF stations in big cities particularly. (Multichannel News)
Do I Need a 1080p HDTV? Jun 25, 2009
Considering all the hassles involved with the recent switch from analog to digital broadcast, I don't think anyone is eager to change broadcast standards any time soon. As far as I can know, every HDTV sold today can manage 1080i, even if it has to downconvert it to a lower resolution. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Digital TV Static Shock Jun 24, 2009
and I have set up my new analog-to-digital converter box system. I have checked and re-checked the connections several times, and I have re-scanned for digital channels several times, but I am getting absolutely no signal. (Fox News)
Selectmen Approve Waiverof Fees for Land Trust Project Jun 24, 2009
"TV services across the nation just moved from analog to digital and we're sitting here buying analog stuff?". Ms. Strobel said there was a high associate liability regarding cancellation of part or all lines in order to take advantage of newer technology. (Voices, CT)
Retrans Feuds Ease Up Jun 20, 2009
Broadcasters and pay TV service providers may have informally turned down the retransmission-consent volume over the past several months, as the nation moved through some potentially dicey regulatory periods the analog-to-digital transition and the new presidential administration. And though it is likely that a few heated discussions will pop up over the next few years, some analysts believe that, at least for now, the old days of bitter, drawn-out fights between cable operators and station... (Multichannel News)
Digital switch angers some viewers Are you still having trouble making the adjustment to digital television? Jun 20, 2009
Last week's transition from analog to digital television took TV stations about 10 seconds, and it came off without a hitch for most American consumers. But, a week later, some people in areas without cable and others who simply don't want to pay for cable or satellite TV are still trying to figure out why they aren't getting local stations even though they have the new converter boxes the government and broadcast TV industry told them to get. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Commissioners' Court makes hire for 4-H position Jun 18, 2009
The repeaters are digital and also aid in the county s transition from analog to digital. Pfeifer said he hopes the transition can be completed by the end of the year. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
* Britain seeks to become worlds digital capital Jun 18, 2009
It also outlined plans to upgrade all radio from analog to digital by 2015 and to enhance the coverage of 3G and next generation mobile services. Brown, who visited a media firm in southeast London ahead of the launch, said high-speed broadband access would be as essential in the future as gas, electricity or water are now. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
KFSN still dominates news ratings Jun 18, 2009
It has been almost a week since the switch by local television stations from analog to digital signals. Efforts by the media to get the public ready seemed to work as telephone calls after the change were minimal. (Fresno Bee)
Sex talk from a Gen Y perspective Jun 18, 2009
They could be among the last on community television to benefit from the industry training ground, as no digital spectrum is provided for C31 in the looming national switch from analog to digital. And unless The Naughty Rude Show is picked up by a mainstream channel, its future lies online. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Digital TV launch leaves some stranded Jun 16, 2009
Langan will have to install a new antenna on the couple's roof to pick up the digital signal as the conversion box the Bigin's bought is not enough for their transition from analog to digital. . (MSNBC -- Technology)
KGPE layoffs claim two more employees Jun 16, 2009
Tomorrows switch by local television stations from analog to digital broadcast signals is creating a new opportunity for Gary Cocola, who owns 12 television stations in the Fresno/Visalia market. Digital signals can be split into as many as seven channels. (Fresno Bee)
Digital TV switch to happen Friday Jun 16, 2009
The swich from analog to digital TV, launched by the Federal government, aims to free up airwaves currently consumed by analog TV broadcasts by having all full-power television stations begin transmitting their broadcasts in digital format. This will create more room for emergency channels for fire, police, and first-responders, while offering the consumer a better TV experience, with proposed upgrades to picture and sound quality. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
TV Conversion Countdown: Are You Ready? Jun 16, 2009
The what you need and the hows of switching to from analog to digital is being done to death. What, however is being done for the tens of thousands of antenna holders who may not be able to receive a signal because of distance, because they are behind trees, a tall building, in a valley, etc. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
The Switch-Off: Analog TV Gone For Good Jun 16, 2009
And the switch from analog to digital was no exception. Now analog goes away permanently. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Goodbye, Rabbit Ears? Not So Fast Jun 16, 2009
You've successfully made the switch from analog to digital TV. So, is it goodbye to rabbit ears. Not quite. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
700,000 Callers Phone Digital TV Hot Line Jun 16, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Nearly 700,000 calls were received by a federal hot line this week from people confused about the nationwide switch from analog to digital TV broadcasts that occurred Friday. The Federal Communications Commission said Saturday that about 317,450 calls went into the help line, 1-888-CALL-FCC, on Friday alone, the day analog signals were cut off. (Newsmax)
Folks slow to usher in change appeal for help Jun 16, 2009
Procrastinating, confused and technologically challenged TV viewers sprang into action Friday in an effort to avoid losing their favorite programs in the last few hours before broadcasters switched from analog to digital signals ... As channels move from analog to digital, viewers will need to find the new locations of their favorite channels. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Sonora Waste Management offers e-cycling Jun 16, 2009
Posted: Monday, June 15, 2009 3:41 PM CDT The transition from analog to digital televisions happened June 12, and many consumers continue to upgrade their outdated televisions. While the switch to digital means better sound and picture quality, it also means searching for a place to properly recycle the outdated electronics, since they are illegal and hazardous to the waste stream. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Tech Chronicles A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology... Jun 16, 2009
Qualcomm's Flo TV, a mobile TV service, is set to go live once it takes up some of the old spectrum freed up by TV stations moving from analog to digital. The San Diego company had purchased big swaths of soon-to-be-freed-up spectrum in markets including San Francisco, Boston and Houston to roll out its national Flo TV service. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Checklist for switch from analog to digital TV Jun 16, 2009
If you hit a stumbling block, you can call the FCC's toll-free hotline. MSN Tech and Gadgets. (MSNBC -- Technology)
13WMAZ's DTV Switch Begins June 12 Jun 6, 2009
An analog to digital converter box will allow you to continue watching 13WMAZ. Maddox says to ensure uninterrupted programming, make sure you scan your channels once your converter box is hooked up. "All you have to do is hit 'menu' and go down to 'auto scan.' Press 'select' and then press 're-scan.' Maddox says failing to scan and re-scan is a common mistake. If you are already using a converter box, you have to re-scan on June 12 because 13WMAZ's digital channel will change from 4 to 13. If... (13WMAZ.com, GA)
• Digital deadline next Friday Jun 5, 2009
Digital deadline next Friday TV stations federally mandated to switch from analog to digital signal By Ben BotkinTimes-News writer Technology has come a long way since the days when The Lone Ranger graced the television screen. Another chapter of television technology ends on June 12, when full-power television stations are mandated by Congress to switch to entirely digital signals and end their analog signals. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Digital TV changeover help in Visalia, Fresno Jun 3, 2009
One of the DTV Mobile Assistance Centers will be in Visalia and Fresno a week before the switch by local television stations from analog to digital signals. The mobile center is to help consumers be ready for the June 12 change. (Fresno Bee)
Carthage hears cable woes, denies franchise extension Jun 3, 2009
Wightman said some of the reception issues are because of the transition from analog to digital signals. Other issues discussed were cable lines that laid unburied for months and too much time needed for response to downed cable lines after storms. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Choosing an Audio Interface for a M... Jun 3, 2009
And most importantly, the analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters in an external interface are almost always of a higher quality than those found inside a Mac laptop. Apogee s Duet, Digidesign s Mbox and Metric Halo s ULN-2 are some great examples of quality 2-in/2-out interfaces. (Suite101.com)
Suprema Receives FBI Certification for Dual Fingerprint Live Scanner Jun 1, 2009
The MTF measures how much of the fingerprint data can be acquired; reflects the quality of the optics, the scanner detectors and the analog to digital converters. The IQS also specifies quality thresholds for display devices (printers and CRTS) for the fingerprint data. (JCN Network, Japan)
Deadline nears, again, for digital transition (74) May 31, 2009
June 12 is the drop-dead date for the oft-postponed transition from analog to digital TV signals. Even though the government changed the deadline from February to June to allow consumers more time to prepare, several broadcasters went ahead and completed their equipment transition, said Brett Dugan with Cable One in Bartlesville. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Senior Awareness Day lets 3,700 local seniors explore options May 29, 2009
Seniors took free health screenings through the AARP and learned about assisted living, hearing aids, public utilities, human services available from San Joaquin County, the analog to digital television conversion scheduled for June 12, funeral homes, local newspapers and several other topics. There was also a small classic car show and a booth from an organization called Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Elders of the East Bay. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
DISH converter box swap this weekend May 23, 2009
representatives will be on hand to answer questions about the June 12 analog to digital conversion that is taking place nationwide hoping to help ease consumers into the transition ... The switch from analog to digital was authorized by Congress, with June 12 as the final date when full-power television stations must cease broadcasting analog signals. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Stations join soft test for digital TV May 21, 2009
Major network affiliates Atlanta will participate in soft tests Thursday of the June 12 transition from analog to digital TV, the said. Instead of cutting off their analog signals, broadcasters during the soft test will interrupt regular analog programming to warn viewers the interruption indicates they are not prepared for the transition, the FCC said in a news release. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Many still not prepared for digital TV, the FCC says May 20, 2009
Numerous households in Greater Boston remain unprepared for the June 12 changeover from analog to digital television transmission - the new method for receiving over-the-air TV signals - the Federal Communications Commission said yesterday. "Many people in Boston are ready, but clearly there is work to do," said Rick Kaplan, an FCC spokesman. (Boston Globe)
