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For Immediate Release
August 1, 2005
Impressive Response to Request for Quote for Terrestrial Digital to Analog
Converter Box
Washington, DC - Twelve consumer electronics firms have submitted responses
to a "Request for Quote" issued by NAB and MSTV on June 20 for the
development of a basic terrestrial digital to analog converter box
prototype. The development of such a box is seen as key to the digital
transition.
The 12 responses were received by the filing deadline, Friday, July 29th.
The responses came from a variety of consumer electronics firms, including
some of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.
MSTV President David Donovan said, "We are delighted with the response. It
demonstrates that there is considerable interest in the project by a
significant number of consumer electronics firms. From the start, our goal
has been to work with the consumer electronics companies to resolve one of
the more difficult issues of the digital transition -- the construction of a
low cost, yet high quality terrestrial digital to analog converter box. I
am happy to see this marketplace-based solution has been embraced by many in
the industry."
Today, more than 21 million American homes rely exclusively on over-the-air
service. "The development of a low cost, high quality digital to analog
converter box is essential to preventing countless millions of consumers
from being left behind when analog broadcasts end," said NAB President and
CEO Eddie Fritts.
Project manager Aldo Cugnini stated, "We intend to move forward rapidly with
evaluating the responses. There is a tremendous amount of technical work
analyzing the various proposals. Our goal is to complete the evaluation
process on or about Labor Day."
MSTV is the recognized industry leader in broadcasting technology and
spectrum policy issues. Formed in 1956, MSTV has endeavored to ensure that
the American public receive the highest quality, interference free,
over-the-air local television signals. For the past decade, MSTV has been
the leading advocate for advanced over-the-air digital television in the
United States. For further information go to: www.mstv.org
The National Association of Broadcasters is a full-service trade association
that promotes and protects free, over-the-air local radio and television
stations' interests in Washington and around the world. NAB is the
broadcaster's voce before Congress, federal agencies and the courts. NAB
also serves a growing number of associate and international broadcaster
members. Information about NAB can be found at www.nab.org .
For Immediate Release
August 1, 2005
Impressive Response to Request for Quote for Terrestrial Digital to Analog
Converter Box
Washington, DC - Twelve consumer electronics firms have submitted responses
to a "Request for Quote" issued by NAB and MSTV on June 20 for the
development of a basic terrestrial digital to analog converter box
prototype. The development of such a box is seen as key to the digital
transition.
The 12 responses were received by the filing deadline, Friday, July 29th.
The responses came from a variety of consumer electronics firms, including
some of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.
MSTV President David Donovan said, "We are delighted with the response. It
demonstrates that there is considerable interest in the project by a
significant number of consumer electronics firms. From the start, our goal
has been to work with the consumer electronics companies to resolve one of
the more difficult issues of the digital transition -- the construction of a
low cost, yet high quality terrestrial digital to analog converter box. I
am happy to see this marketplace-based solution has been embraced by many in
the industry."
Today, more than 21 million American homes rely exclusively on over-the-air
service. "The development of a low cost, high quality digital to analog
converter box is essential to preventing countless millions of consumers
from being left behind when analog broadcasts end," said NAB President and
CEO Eddie Fritts.
Project manager Aldo Cugnini stated, "We intend to move forward rapidly with
evaluating the responses. There is a tremendous amount of technical work
analyzing the various proposals. Our goal is to complete the evaluation
process on or about Labor Day."
MSTV is the recognized industry leader in broadcasting technology and
spectrum policy issues. Formed in 1956, MSTV has endeavored to ensure that
the American public receive the highest quality, interference free,
over-the-air local television signals. For the past decade, MSTV has been
the leading advocate for advanced over-the-air digital television in the
United States. For further information go to: www.mstv.org
The National Association of Broadcasters is a full-service trade association
that promotes and protects free, over-the-air local radio and television
stations' interests in Washington and around the world. NAB is the
broadcaster's voce before Congress, federal agencies and the courts. NAB
also serves a growing number of associate and international broadcaster
members. Information about NAB can be found at www.nab.org .
