Get Ready for ATSC 3.0

[Jeffhs]

Originally Posted by Titan1a

I read about the possibility of ATSC 3.0 being used for surveillance. No new box, no new set, no new antenna. When the current system expires I'll rely on disc and streaming. Take THAT FCC and broadcast TV!!!

Whatever happens with broadcast TV, now or in the future, won't bother me in the least. I gave up on broadcast TV and cable some time ago, and did not look back. I now watch TV via streaming video (Roku, with the Spectrum TV app for local channels) and DVD/VHS. I don't miss broadcast or cable a bit. I must maintain a cable account, but that is strictly so the Spectrum (formerly Time-Warner Cable) app will receive local TV; however, I don't use the cable at all--I couldn't if I wanted to, since the full-digital switch mandates the use of a cable box ahead of the TV, which I don't want (don't care for the extra charge which would appear on my cable bill). The cable that once was connected to my VCR and cable outlet is now rolled up in a coil in my bedroom closet, unused.

[jr_tech]

If the new standard is successful, I would suspect that eventually 4k streams would eventually prevail... Of course, Roku and other stream box sellers would likely jump at the chance to sell new boxes... much $$$$ could be made if they force an upgrade, by phasing out lower quality streams. But, that is years away, nevertheless, a distant possibility, IMHO.

jr

[mr_rye89]

I'm still trying to figure out the appeal of 4K TV. Don't you have to sit 3' away from your 90" 4K TV to tell the difference from a regular 1080p TV?

I'm really suprised they would even bother with a 4K spec'd ATSC standard. Most of the TV broadcasted in my neck of the woods is still 720p or less and looks like crap due to compression artifacts.