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Encyclopedia > Tasmanian Digital Television
Tasmanian Digital Television
Type television network
Country Australia
Availability Tasmania
Founded 2003
Slogan Seriously TEN
Owner Southern Cross Broadcasting and WIN Television
Launch date 2002
Callsigns TDT-11


Tasmanian Digital Television (TDT, callsign TDT-11) is a digital television station in Tasmania, Australia. It is jointly owned by WIN Television and Southern Cross Broadcasting, and largely managed by WIN. Image File history File links Network_TEN.svg Summary Network TEN logo, drawn in Inkscape Licensing This is a logo of a corporation, sports team, or other organization, and is protected by copyright and/or trademark. ... A television network is a distribution network for television content whereby a central operation provides programming for many television stations. ... Emblems: Flora Tasmanian Blue Gum Fauna none Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Governor Premier Const. ... Advertising slogans are claimed to be, and often are proven to be, the most effective means of drawing attention to one or more aspects of a product or products. ... Southern Cross Broadcasting is a diversified Australian media company. ... WIN Television or WIN is an Australian regional television network. ... In broadcasting and radio communication, a callsign or call sign (also call letters) is a unique designation for a transmitting station. ... Tasmanian Digital Television (TDT, callsign TDT-11) is a digital television station in Tasmania, Australia, jointly operated by WIN Television and Southern Cross Broadcasting. ... It has been suggested that Digital terrestrial television be merged into this article or section. ... Australian television channels include two government owned national networks, three major commercial capital city networks, several regional commercial networks and independent stations that are generally affiliates of the major networks, and a handful of community stations. ... Emblems: Flora Tasmanian Blue Gum Fauna none Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Governor Premier Const. ... WIN Television or WIN is an Australian regional television network. ... Southern Cross Broadcasting is a diversified Australian media company. ...


Introduction

In Australia, the major capital cities, and a majority of the regional areas, are served by three commercial broadcasters. However, some less populated areas are only granted two licenses (and until the early 2000s, one in some cases). This is because the Australian Broadcasting Authority (ABA) believes that there is not enough advertising revenue in some areas to keep three broadcasers afloat. 2000s - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The Australian Broadcasting Authority (commonly called the ABA in Australia) is an agency of the Australian federal government, responsible for regulating the television, radio, and Internet industries. ...


In 2002, WIN Television, who had a Nine Network affiliation in Tasmania, and Southern Cross Broadcasting, who held dual Seven and Ten Network affiliations, lodged a joint application under the Broadcasting Services Act (1992) to establish a third commercial broadcaster in Tasmania. The application, by TasTV Pty Ltd (not to be confused with the former name of WIN Television in Tasmania) was successful. For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... WIN Television or WIN is an Australian regional television network. ... The Nine Network is an Australian television network, available in major markets across Australia. ... Southern Cross Broadcasting is a diversified Australian media company. ... The Seven Network (ASX: SEV) is Australias largest television network, owning the most free to air channel in Australia. ... Network Ten is one of Australias three commercial television networks. ...


TDT was the first digital-only commercial channel in Australia. TDT's effect on the digital television market in Tasmania was widely anticipated as success or failure would strongly guide the digital plans of other broadcasters.


TDT began broadcasting on VHF channel 11 from Mount Wellington in Hobart in late December 2003, and on UHF to and north-east Tasmania (including Launceston) in August 2004. Very high frequency (VHF) is the radio frequency range from 30 MHz (wavelength 10 m) to 300 MHz (wavelength 1 m). ... Mount Wellington is the mountain on whose foothills is built much of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. ... Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... December 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December - → Events December 31, 2003 In Taiwan, President Chen Shui-bian signs a law that allows referendums to be held. ... This article is about the radio frequency. ... Launceston City Council, Coat of Arms Launceston City Council, Tasmania Launceston is a small city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, population of approximately 98,000, located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. ... 2004 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December See also: August 2004 in sports Deaths in August 2004 • 30 Fred Whipple • 26 Laura Branigan • 24 Elisabeth Kübler-Ross • 18 Elmer Bernstein • 15 Amarsinh Chaudhary • 14 CzesÅ‚aw MiÅ‚osz • 13 Julia Child • 8 Robert...


It was a resounding success. Sales of set-top-boxes and tuner cards exploded.


Further expansion around the state will occur at the same time the existing analog FTA broadcasters start digital services. This is expected to include the Devonport area in mid-2005, and gradually expand to other areas, ending with Strathgordon in 2008. Devonport Devonport City Council, Tasmania Devonport is a city in the north-west of Tasmania, Australia, at the mouth of the Mersey River. ... Strathgordon is a small town in the south-west of Tasmania, Australia. ...


As part of the joint venture, Southern Cross Broadcasting is responsible for handling playout (from their Canberra facility), and transmits this signal via satellite to WIN Television transmission facilities in Tasmania. WIN Television handle the business administration and advertising sales for TDT.


Programming

There was significant public speculation about what programming the new station would carry. One of two options was suggested; Southern Cross would drop one of its affiliations (either Seven or Ten) and TDT would pick it up; or TDT would also become a dual Seven and Ten affiliate, and carry the programs that Southern Cross didn't broadcast.


Southern Cross didn't want to disrupt its existing programming, so the agreement TDT signed with the Ten Network still allows Southern Cross to have 'first pick' of Ten programming. If both networks wish to broadcast a program, Southern Cross must broadcast it at the same time as TDT. If Southern Cross wishes to broadcast a Ten program at a different time, TDT will often show repeats or substitute programming instead.


From its initial broadcast in late December 2003, to late January 2004, TDT showed a direct feed of ATV-10 in Melbourne. Southern Cross has dropped the popular Ten Network show Rove Live in 2004, in 2006 it dropped Big Brother, TDT now shows the shows. December 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December - → Events December 31, 2003 In Taiwan, President Chen Shui-bian signs a law that allows referendums to be held. ... ATV-10 is the Melbourne Australian Ten Network. ... Rove Live is a weekly Australian television talk show hosted by Rove McManus. ...


It is expected that Southern Cross will not modify its programming until at least two years after TDT commences broadcasts in Hobart and Launceston; this would be mid-2006 at the earliest.


See also


  Results from FactBites:
 
Tasmanian Digital Television - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (534 words)
Tasmanian Digital Television (TDT, callsign TDT-11) is a digital television station in Tasmania, Australia, jointly operated by WIN Television and Southern Cross Broadcasting.
TDT's effect on the digital television market in Tasmania was widely anticipated as success or failure would strongly guide the digital plans of other broadcasters.
TDT began broadcasting on VHF channel 11 from Mount Wellington in Hobart in late December 2003, and on UHF to and north-east Tasmania (including Launceston) in August 2004.
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