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REGION: North America
TOPIC: Media
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Posted: December 14, 2007

The NewsHour Goes High Definition

Forum Introduction
Jim Lehrer Starting Monday December 17, the NewsHour began broadcasting in HDTV-- high-definition television. While this gives viewers a bigger and better picture, it provides an array of challenges for our newsroom. To better explain what you're seeing and why, NewsHour staff answered your questions.
QUESTIONS
Will my non-digital television still be able to receive programs after Feb. 2009?
I have heard that high definition will not allow closed capitioning. Is that true?
Will I have to get a box from a cable company to get HD even if I have a HDTV?
Are ITN and your own field cameras shooting HD?
Do you use wireless microphones in the studio or on location?
What will happen if one does not have HDTV on and after Feb. 2009?
What are the cons of HDTV?
What should one look for in buying a new TV for both digital and HD transmissions?
Is there any program for recycling old analog television sets?
Stephen Johnson of Alpharetta, Ga., asks:
Is there any program for recycling old analog TV sets? If I get a new HD set, the old one has to go.
ANSWERS
Chris Dee responds:

Yes, I know of one http://www.mygreenelectronics.org


Steve Howard responds:

There are a variety of options for old TV sets, computers and other equipment, but they are hard to track down. For instance, there is a service local to me (Washington, DC area) which is staffed by the blind and which removes valuable and dangerous components and recycles the rest. They support their operation by selling the valuables but they won't take certain equipment. I know vaguely of other services that refurbish cast off, more recent equipment and make it available to the needy. Many of these services charge a fee to discard old equipment and are therefore much less popular. Most of the people in my community unfortunately simply put it in the landfill.


ONLINE NEWSHOUR LINKS

December 14, 2007
The NewsHour Transitions to High Definition


December 14, 2007
Extended Interviews: News Hour Director, NewsHour Production of Operations, WETA Vice President


August 11, 1998
High-Definition Television Sets Hit the Market


April 3, 1997
FCC Announces Transition to Digital Broadcasting




EXTERNAL LINKS
Smoky Hills Public Television Digital Toolkit
Digital TV: A Cringely Crash Course
NTIA, Converter Coupon Program


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