It was Congress, not the FCC, that started this whole process back in '96 by giving stations their DTV spectrum. Congress also set the original December 2006 analog phase-out deadline, and some members wanted an earlier cut-off.
Congress knows that the sooner the auctions are held, the sooner they get not only the proceeds, but also the tax revenue from the services using the new spectrum. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Russ Edmunds Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 3:59 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers --- Tim Kridel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Although the FCC might end up taking the heat for the DTV transition, > ultimately it's Congress' lust for the auction revenue driving the > timetable. > > > I disagree, at least partially. The timetable is largely driven by agreements made a few years ago to re-allocate the spectrum. Many portions of it are already allocated and the new users impatient. Congress didn't negotiate those. Further, there was more than ample time for the FCC to have done what needed to be done and still comply with the timetable. The current FCC simply doesn't really care about the public/audience. They're more interested in benefitting the industry. There was probably never a sufficient timetable to allow for any serious phased deployment, however there was time for some phased tests as discussed earlier. There was also time to have done some shortened-up phase-ins. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected] _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
