I just posted at kuar.org my story which aired this morning about if and when we'll get to see local TV newscasts in high def.
No, the delay is not a result of special calibration needed for HD cameras to handle the contrast issues raised by the "man with the tan" Ned Perme.
Basically, it's a matter of money. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are needed to replace equipment from cameras to switchers, plus tweaks to sets and maybe even some talent.
Check out the story.
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Thanks for keeping on top of this issue. If I were going to predict which stations in Little Rock would go HD for local news, here's how things would shakeup in Central Arkansas.
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2) KLRT
3) KATV
4) KARK/KARZ
The FCC is also considering a proposal to take back much of the television spectrum and allot it to broadband services leaving local television with only enough bandwidth for one standard definition channel. If I owned a TV station, I'd certainly wait until this is resolved before investing in more HD equipment.
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