Aren some cable and satellite systems already transmitting DTV and HDTV? Will new digital TVs display signals from these systems?
Possibly. Some cable and satellite systems already use digital technology to transmit their television programming. And in these cases, they have developed several different transmission standards and image formats that require consumers to rent or purchase a converter box. Most of these standards are not compatible with each other, much less the new ATSC standard for digital television. These industries are currently working on ways of modifying their technology to incorporate the new DTV standard, and should have a solution in the near future. It is to their advantage to get in compliance with ATSC standards….rapidly.
