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From: ms6b+@andrew.cmu.edu (Marvin Sirbu)
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Subject: Re: U.S. HDTV STANDARDS DELEGATION SCUTTLES 1920x1080 COMMON IMAGE FOR
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Date: 7 Mar 90 03:51:17 GMT
Organization: Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
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 Before anyone jumps all over the US delegation to CCIR, they ought to
be sure they understand all aspects of this issue.  For example, Poynton
claims the delegation rejected the recommendations of the ATSC on this
issue.  In previous years, the ATSC position has been dominated by
the television networks and video producers.  They don't care very much
how a standard affects the US computer or consumer electronics industry--
simply having any standard helps them to export video productions.
The US is in the midst of a major study led by the FCC on appropriate
standards for HDTV. Within the next year, at least half a dozen proposed
systems will undergo extensive comparative testing.  It makes perfect
sense for the US to delay taking a position while this process is
underway.

Marvin Sirbu
Carnegie Mellon University