An esoteric topic, but one which nonetheless interests me, is the switchover to HDTV. I recall hearing some years ago that 2006 was the deadline for the switch from analog. Not long ago I was perusing some message boards in which some speculated that the date would be moved ahead, most likely to 2009, but some saying it would even be as late as 2015.
Now I read this, which gives credence to the 2009 theory. Yet there is a quote from Kyle McSlarrow, who opposes keeping both analog and digital signals on the air, stating his concern about keeping the airwaves available for public safety organizations.
Pardon my ignorance, but is there really a pressing need for public safety organizations to have more availability of the radio-TV airwaves? Do not the peace officers in this country have some of the best technology in the world with which to work?
"Public safety organizations" is, in my belief, a red herring. It's all about money.
Speaking of which, I was in Sam's Club last Saturday and saw this, playing "The Incredibles."
Bring on the switcheroo! Just another excuse for me.....
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