September 2007

DTV Transition on Congressional Agenda

DTV TRANSITION ON CONGRESSIONAL AGENDA
The House Commerce Committee announced two upcoming hearings on the digital television transition. The first will be held on October 17, witnesses will include FCC Chairman Martin, NTIA head John Kneuer and someone from the Government Accountability Office. The second hearing will be on October 31 and "will give the Committee the opportunity to hear from various stakeholders." The Senate Commerce Committee will also hold a DTV transition hearing on October 17.

* House Schedules Two DTV-Transition Hearings

Kevin Martin's Date with (Digital) Destiny

KEVIN MARTIN'S DATE WITH (DIGITAL) DESTINY
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]

NAB Postpones DTV Education Announcement

NAB POSTPONES DTV EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
[SOURCE: tvnewsday]

First Digital TV Converter Box Wins Government Approval

FIRST DIGITAL TV CONVERTER BOX WINS GOVERNMENT APPROVAL
[SOURCE: TVWeek, AUTHOR: Michele Greppi]
The National Telecommunications & Information Administration has issued its first approval of a digital-to-analog converter box, the device that will allow analog set owners to continue to watch free over-the-air broadcast TV after the national switch to digital-only broadcasting Feb. 17, 2009. Manufacturer Digital Streams announced Friday that two models of its approved converter box will be available in stores early next year for a suggested retail price of $69.99.