[mythtvnz] FTA digital next year

[Open Media Support]

> On 6/15/06, Open Media Support <support@openmedia.co.nz> wrote:
>> They have confimed that there will be no encryption (YAY).
>
> That's good news.
>
>> Probably SDTV for now like the UK. DTT (Digital Terrestrial TV) boxes
>> should be about NZ$100-150 based on UK and AU prices. DTH (Direct To
>> Home
>> Satellite) will be higher due to dish costs and more expensive set top
>> boxes.
>
> Why are the boxes more expensive for satellite?

Just seem to be that little bit more complicated. Also mass market driven=
.
The UK model has meant that DTT kit is dirt cheap. DTH costs rise due to
additional install costs as well like dish etc.

Similar with PC kit. DVB-T appears to be generally cheaper, but that is
starting to change.

>> Testing DTT SDTV support with our myPVR units at the moment and it is
>> excellent compared with analogue.
>
> As is the TVNZ DVB-S feed.

Whats the bit rate on the TVNZ Wide signal on DVB-S at the moment. On
DVB-T it is seriously high, and an odd resolution for the espect ratio.

Steve



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