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  1. Gerald C

    HDTV Antenna.....how far will it reach?

    Both of you should check out this web site for your answers: http://www.antennaweb.org/antennaweb/ At 50 miles, you may have a chance. At 180 miles, unless you live on a mountain, I doubt you'll get anything. There are some extremely high gain UHF antennas available, including a parabolic...
  2. Gerald C

    The difference between DTV and HDTV?

    Max-- You can do a lot of reading on this subject, but here is a quick overview. Digital television can be divided into two broad categories: (1) Digital satellite and digital cable, and (2) ATSC. The first category has become very common, but its capability is limited to encoding...
  3. Gerald C

    Superbowl: Will HD broadcast include new "Matrix-style" instant replays?

    Mike-- Care to reveal what network you work for?! Also, does the HD production director have control over the NTSC replays, or does he just take whatever is available and try to match the timing as best as possible? Does the HD director even have audio/headset of the NTSC director and crew...
  4. Gerald C

    Superbowl: Will HD broadcast include new "Matrix-style" instant replays?

    I'm not in the TV business, but I imagine that the use of replays in live sports requires expert timing and close coordination between the director and the tape operator. Since the HD production will have a separate director, it might be difficult for her to coordinate with the other crew's...
  5. Gerald C

    Superbowl: Will HD broadcast include new "Matrix-style" instant replays?

    Bob Ross (VP CBS - New York) responded to this question on avsforum. The answer is "no"; the multi-angle gimmick will only be available on the NTSC broadcast. --Gerald C
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