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Digital Terrestrial Television : now in Italy

Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV or DTT) is an implementation of digital technology to provide a greater number of channels (SDTV) and/or better quality of picture (EDTV, HDTV) and sound (AC3, Dolby Digital) through a conventional antenna (or aerial) instead of a satellite dish or cable connection. The technology used is ATSC in North America, ISDB-T in Japan, and DVB-T in Europe and Australia; the rest of the world remaining mostly undecided. ISDB-T is very similar to DVB-T and can share front-end receiver and demodulator components.

In Italy the DVB-T (Digital Terrestrial Television, known as Televisione Digitale Terrestre in Italian) is expanding rapidly. Almost every major network in Italy–including RAI, Mediaset, La7, MTV–started digital transmissions (continuing with analog television transmissions at the same time anyway until the transition is completed). Starting from January 2005 some networks (notably Mediaset and La7) started offering pay TV services through a prepaid smartcard (soccer games, usually three euros per game).

At the time of writing (May 2005) about 60% of the Italian territory is covered by digital television signal and the entire system is considered in an experimental phase until July 2005. By parliamentary law, Italy will definitely switch to digital television by December 31, 2006 with a 100% coverage of the national territory, although there is the possibility of a delay. The former Italian government (in charge until April 2006 and led by Berlusconi, the owner of Mediaset television network) started promoting the new standard by granting a financial contribution for the purchase of a digital television decoder.

But….

The “Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) has arrived” advertisement is a trick and it’s paid for with our money. It’s not true that it has arrived on earth, it’s always been there: below ground, it’s been born dead, or perhaps it’s never been born. DTT, (acronym curiously similar to that of DDT), was born after the Constitutional Court’s 2002 decree 466 which established that no-one could own more than two television channels. So that this decree could not be implemented, (Am I the only one who thinks this way?) the Government passed the Gasparri law “ad televisionem” (he doesn’t know!) To use DTT you need a decoder or set-top box and public money has been set aside to pay for this. DTT is being publicised with public money. Whose money? Ours! And who gets the money? Perhaps those who manufacture the set-top boxes and the owners of the television channels, who are buying football games, the only thing that DTT seems to be useful for. There’s talk of the “digital divide”, a term used by the mouthful at conferences, meaning that there is a gap between those who have access to information through the Internet and those who don’t. Instead of investing in a technologabortion, we should be investing in the Internet, in ADSL, and in Wifi. The Internet has millions of sites, is interactive and allows choice. You can do everything using the Internet. Are you telling me that DTT will be able to compete with the Internet? Oh yes! DTT will compete with the Internet in Italy; in fact it will beat it hands down. But only in Italy where we are already ahead on this road. In fact, according to the World Economic Forum, we are at position 44 in the world for the spread and use of the Internet and computers, the last among the industrialised countries.

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Philips MANT940 UHF Digital and Analog Indoor/Outdoor Antenna

• UHF amplification 18 dB
• Channels 14-69
• Plug and play
• Ideal for urban or suburban areas
• Includes 20′ Coaxial cable and mounting kit

PHILIPS MANT940 AMPLIFIED INDOOR/OUTDOOR ANTENNAINDOOR/OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED; UHF AMPLIFICATION: 18 DB ; CHANNELS: 1469 ; PLUG & PLAY ; INCLUDES Inline AMPLIFIER, 20-FT COAXIAL CABLE & MOUNTING KIT

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Tivax DT-01 Amplified Indoor Digital TV Antenna (Black)

• Amplified indoor digital tv antenna
• Pick up over the air digital broadcast signals from the major free networks
• Suitable for external 9 volt DC power supply for use in campers or boats
• Rotatable dipole and two adjustable stylus antenna for the best reception in UHF and VHF bands
• Changeable blue led for reception indication

Enjoy high quality digital programming without paying monthly digital cable or satellite fees with this new Tivax DT-01 indoor DTV/TV antenna. The device is specially designed to receive digital broadcast signals from the major free networks. This product is suitable for use with an external 9V DC power supply for camper, boat, etc. Other features include rotatable dipole for the best reception of V/H polarization in UHF band, two adjustable stylus antenna for the best reception in VHF band, and

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Winegard HD-6000 FM and HD Digital Antenna

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New Digital Antenna Da2190 2 Way Global Cellular Combiner Bands Mini Uhf Female Connectors

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Lorex LW2201 Weatherproof Ultra Digital Wireless Surveillance System

• Receiver features single view, auto switching or quad (4 camera location) view
• Add up to 3 additional Lorex Ultra Digital Wireless Color Cameras
• View in VGA Resolution for high quality video or CIF resolution for real time observation
• Microphone built-in for listen in audio

The Lorex LW2201 quickly connects to any TV/monitor, DVD recorder or Surveillance DVR. The small micro receiver can accept 3 additional cameras and has a built-in quad processor so you can see up to 4 locations at the same time. The Ultra Digital Wireless camera’s weatherproof construction makes this ideal for outdoor as well as indoor placement and is equipped with a microphone for audio back to the TV or recording device, as well as the ability to see over 40ft. with zero light. Ultra digital

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New Da492 N Male Crimp Connector Da440 Cable High Quality Practical Durable by Digital Antenna

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New F114 Double 1×14 Female Ferrule Stainless Steel 200 Series Modern Design by Digital Antenna

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New Da240 10nm 10 Foot Da240 Ultra Low Loss Cable Mini Uhf Male Type Connectors by Digital Antenna

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New Da2190 2 Way Global Cellular Combiner Bands Mini Uhf Female Connectors by Digital Antenna

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