[LINK] US digital tv switch going ahead -- sort of

[Scott Howard]

On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 7:44 PM, Marghanita da Cruz <marghanita at ramin.com.au
> wrote:

> The switch to Digital TV & Radio from Analog broadcasting is about more
> efficient use of the limited Radio Spectrum and increased license fees from
> alternate uses.
>
> It could mean more tv stations..but that would be bad for the existing
> commercial broadcasters.


Speaking of which...

http://tencorporate.com.au/mediaReleaseDetail.aspx?id=750&type=1

Network Ten will kick off Australia's first free-to-air 24-hour sports
channel, ONE, on Thursday 26 March 2009 at 7.30 pm with an exciting program
of top sporting action.
[...]


  Scott.