-=> MATT MC_CARTHY wrote to WAYNE CHIRNSIDE <=-

 MM> 15 Nov 2003, 10:23, Wayne Chirnside (2:252/171), wrote to Charles
 MM> Angelich:

 MM> Hi Wayne.

 WC> Why didn't they leave broadcast alone and make HDTV
 WC> cable and satellite that way everone could be happy.

 MM> The whole point of the switchover was to get back all the frequencies
 MM> allocated to the TV Broadcasting, since modern technology can do a LOT
 MM> more with those bands.

 MM> TV is so ancient that it has been well past due for a complete
 MM> overhaul.  What else is still in daily use from the 1930's?

 MM> By putting Broadcast TV on digital, each station can now deliver a
 MM> dozen or more 'sub-channels' per-station, and use far less of the
 MM> frequency spectrum than analog TV.

 MM> I'm sure it won't be long before 'repeaters' spring up everywhere, and
 MM> everyone can once again access 'Broadcast TV'.

 MM> The driving force behind the whole mess has been the surge in mobile
 MM> communications.  There are no frequencies left to assign.

I now note one cell phone manufacturer includes T.V. capability
on their cell phone.
Here we go again.
 
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