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The ATSC 3.0 Physical Layer—Bootstrap Basics
The ATSC 3.0 standard is nearing completion. Candidate standards have been released for system discovery, or “bootstrap,” and the physical layer.
Practical ATSC 3.0 at the 2016 IEEE BTS
This month I’m continuing my coverage of the 2016 IEEE Broadcast Symposium, with a focus on presentations about ATSC 3.0 and the transition from ATSC 1.0 to ATSC 3.0.
Getting Ready for ATSC 3.0
The amount of spectrum devoted to TV broadcasters is shrinking—from a peak of 486 MHz before 1983 to 294 MHz today.
Repack Planning Increases Interest in RF Gear at NAB 2016
The looming repack and stations' aging transmitter plants had broadcast engineers taking a fresh look at transmitters and other RF gear at NAB 2016.
Getting Ready for the Repack
After the FCC incentive auction is complete, likely before we transition to ATSC 3.0, many UHF TV stations will have to move to new channels.
Transitioning to New Channels—Phase 1 Deadline Looms
During the transition, many stations will be forced to use auxiliary facilities which will impact their coverage
