The spectrum that is being given back is Uhf channels above 52. ATSC is advanced TV, The bandwidth is still 6 MHz just as it is now. If you want to know what the ATSC over the air picture looks like check our a local real electronics store not a big retailer. The other major point people are missing is the original 1934 communications act included provisions for the only direct cost to the users was the original cost of the receiver. I think we in the US are one of the few broadcast systems not directly supported by tax dollars. (not PBS) we also have pay to view and pay to deliver systems. Cable, direct TV, HBO and pay per view. Yes commercials are sometimes really annoying, but for now they pay the bills for broadcast TV. Fast forward to Analog transmitter being shut off, Fewer eyeballs being counted, fewer dollars for adds, Local stations going dark, no local news or local programming. It's hard to tell what the final outcome will be with so much completion for viewers. Costs to get programming to viewers. Some people thinking that wide fast data pipes are going to replace all broadcast, Terrestrial or Satellite. All I can say for now is stay tuned it's going to be an interesting ride
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The spectrum that is being given back is Uhf channels above 52. ATSC is advanced TV, The bandwidth is still 6 MHz just as it is now. If you want to know what the ATSC over the air picture looks like check our a local real electronics store not a big retailer. The other major point people are missing is the original 1934 communications act included provisions for the only direct cost to the users was the original cost of the receiver. I think we in the US are one of the few broadcast systems not directly supported by tax dollars. (not PBS) we also have pay to view and pay to deliver systems. Cable, direct TV, HBO and pay per view. Yes commercials are sometimes really annoying, but for now they pay the bills for broadcast TV. Fast forward to Analog transmitter being shut off, Fewer eyeballs being counted, fewer dollars for adds, Local stations going dark, no local news or local programming. It's hard to tell what the final outcome will be with so much completion for viewers. Costs to get programming to viewers. Some people thinking that wide fast data pipes are going to replace all broadcast, Terrestrial or Satellite. All I can say for now is stay tuned it's going to be an interesting ride