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  February 19, 2009 A Penton Media Publication  
CONTENTS
421 stations complete DTV transition; viewers respond

Stations cite different reasons for staying on in analog

FCC scrambles to implement DTV delay, protect viewers

Dates and events you need to know

MegaPhase Oasis offers RF cable, adapter combo for field use

TeamCast features DVB-SH, CMMB systems at Mobile World Congress

Harris to highlight unified master control center at NAB2009

Nucomm to roll out ProQ IFB receiver

Gray Television, Backchannelmedia ink deal for clickable TV


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421 stations complete DTV transition; viewers respond
A total of 421 full-power TV stations shutdown their analog transmitters Feb. 17, joining the 220 that already have done so, to enter the new era of digital television broadcasting.

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Stations cite different reasons for staying on in analog
While the reasons why 43 stations withdrew requests to transition to DTV Feb. 17 vary, some share concern over difficulty in meeting FCC-mandated eleventh hour requirements.

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FCC Actions
FCC scrambles to implement DTV delay, protect viewers
In the days leading up to Feb. 17, the commission took several steps to ensure unprepared over-the-air TV viewers still had access to an analog signal while grappling with the question of how to handle stations wishing to transition to DTV service as originally planned.

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Dates and events you need to know
The FCC has responded to enactment of a law delaying the DTV with extended construction permit, licensing and transition deadlines.

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RF Products and Reviews
MegaPhase Oasis offers RF cable, adapter combo for field use
The Oasis Kit provides a wide spectrum of adapters to meet any contingency in the field.

TeamCast features DVB-SH, CMMB systems at Mobile World Congress
TeamCast features DVB-SH, CMMB systems at Mobile World Congress

Harris to highlight unified master control center at NAB2009
The company will demonstrate a master control system with interoperable capabilities from content to playout.

Nucomm to roll out ProQ IFB receiver
The new ProQ DTV IFB receiver is 5in by 1.75in by 8.5in and features dual UHF/VHF antennas, two silicon tuners and sixth generation VSB demodulators.

Gray Television, Backchannelmedia ink deal for clickable TV
Backchannelmedia will deploy the opt-in Clickable TV technology on a per station basis until reaching full deployment in all Gray Television stations.

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