Work on HDTV begins at NHK
NHK HDT demonstration at SMPTE
HDTV system development is a worldwide research topic.Japan and Europe launch massive projects to develop HDTV.
Broadcasters petition FCC FCC forms ACATS
over 20 systems
FCC Chairman Al SIkes raises the bar
General Instrument announce DigiCipher
The ATRC announce Advanced Digital HDTV
ATA progressive
Zenith and AT&T announce Digital Spectrum Compatible HDTV. They emphasize the concept of simulcast and the need for low interference between analog and digital signals.
ATTC and ATEL
ACATS Special Panel convenes to select the winning system. It concludes that the four digital systems are superior to the two analog systems.
Proponents of the four digital systems join forces and form the Digital HDTV Grand Alliance.
System design
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Sarnoff Field Lab
World premiere
Testing
ATSC standard
Controversy CICATS
WHDTV model station at NBC's WRC television station in Washington, DC
Reccomends that FCC adopt ATSC standard
Commissioner Ness encourages negotiation. The meeting in Denver
The FCC approves the ATSC for broadcasting
Consumer receivers for sale
FCC establishes a schedule for broadcast on-air deadlines.
Receivers adopted in 10% US households.
Receivers in 50% US households
In order to facilitate the end of analog broadcasting, the US Government creates a subsidy program for low-cost set-top receivers. Consumers can request two discount coupons that may be applied towards the cost of a converter box.
End of NTSC broadcasting by full power TV stations.
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