Comments on: Traditional TV to go dark http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/02/15/traditional-tv-to-go-dark/ Serving California State University, Fresno since 1922. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:24:06 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Charles W. Frank http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/02/15/traditional-tv-to-go-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-27189 Charles W. Frank Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:11:26 +0000 http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/02/15/traditional-tv-to-go-dark/#comment-27189 Isn't Google bidding on this frequency against the Tele & Cell markets? Isn’t Google bidding on this frequency against the Tele & Cell markets?

]]> By: Bryan Harley http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/02/15/traditional-tv-to-go-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-27063 Bryan Harley Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:03:11 +0000 http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/02/15/traditional-tv-to-go-dark/#comment-27063 My apologies! Though I do believe that info would've been better suited at the top of the story, as not to confuse people regarding their analog TV options. My apologies! Though I do believe that info would’ve been better suited at the top of the story, as not to confuse people regarding their analog TV options.

]]> By: Joanne Lui, News Editor. http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/02/15/traditional-tv-to-go-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-27024 Joanne Lui, News Editor. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:28:23 +0000 http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/02/15/traditional-tv-to-go-dark/#comment-27024 <i>The Collegian Staff Comment</i> It is actually in the article along with this quote: “The cable and satellite companies will do anything that’s necessary to make sure you don’t lose your signal,” Page said. “Any sort of technological thing that needed to be done, they’ll take care of that.” The Collegian Staff Comment

It is actually in the article along with this quote:

“The cable and satellite companies will do anything that’s necessary to make sure you don’t lose your signal,” Page said. “Any sort of technological thing that needed to be done, they’ll take care of that.”

]]> By: Bryan Harley http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/02/15/traditional-tv-to-go-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-27008 Bryan Harley Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:16:32 +0000 http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/02/15/traditional-tv-to-go-dark/#comment-27008 "Any TV viewers who still have an analog TV at that time will find themselves in the dark..." This is not true. Analog TV's will still work after February 2009 as long as you have a satellite or cable box. Good thing this info is in the graphic, because you failed to mention it in your article. A little misleading. “Any TV viewers who still have an analog TV at that time will find themselves in the dark…”

This is not true. Analog TV’s will still work after February 2009 as long as you have a satellite or cable box. Good thing this info is in the graphic, because you failed to mention it in your article. A little misleading.

]]> By: Candace Egan http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/02/15/traditional-tv-to-go-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-27007 Candace Egan Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:11:03 +0000 http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2008/02/15/traditional-tv-to-go-dark/#comment-27007 In the story it was stated that, "Once the analog signal has been switched off next year, some of the analog bandwidth will be sold to emergency first responders such as firefighters and ambulances." Actually, the bandwidth in the 700 mhz range, where analog TV is currently transmitted, is being auctioned off right now by the FCC. The auction can be accessed at http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/default.htm?job=auction_summary&id=73 Also the story should have mentioned that the majority of the frequencies available are being auctioned off to cell and telecommunications companies for mobile wireless service. The safety frequencies are actually a smaller part of what's available. Companies such as Verizon and AT&T are bidding millions of dollars for blocks of frequencies. Others, including Google and Directv have also been mentioned as possible bidders. Additionally, it's important to know that the converter box coupons are only good for 90 days and are only going to be available until the switch. Finally, student in the MCJ 178 New Information Technology class are working on team projects that involve speaking to public groups about the DTV transition. Their goal is to help clear up the confusion and misinformation about the transition so people are better prepared for the switch to digital broadcasting. In the story it was stated that, “Once the analog signal has been switched off next year, some of the analog bandwidth will be sold to emergency first responders such as firefighters and ambulances.” Actually, the bandwidth in the 700 mhz range, where analog TV is currently transmitted, is being auctioned off right now by the FCC. The auction can be accessed at http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/default.htm?job=auction_summary&id=73

Also the story should have mentioned that the majority of the frequencies available are being auctioned off to cell and telecommunications companies for mobile wireless service. The safety frequencies are actually a smaller part of what’s available. Companies such as Verizon and AT&T are bidding millions of dollars for blocks of frequencies. Others, including Google and Directv have also been mentioned as possible bidders.

Additionally, it’s important to know that the converter box coupons are only good for 90 days and are only going to be available until the switch.

Finally, student in the MCJ 178 New Information Technology class are working on team projects that involve speaking to public groups about the DTV transition. Their goal is to help clear up the confusion and misinformation about the transition so people are better prepared for the switch to digital broadcasting.

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