Digital TV on Cyren Call

Sen. John McCain’s announcement that he will support legislation to enable a nationwide 700 MHz public safety radio network has sparked all sorts of Web postings, press releases and even Congressional reaction. The High Tech DTV Coalition has written a letter to Senate Commerce committee chairs Ted Stevens and Daniel Inouye saying Congress should stick to the original deadlines and process for transitioning to digital TV–basically 2009. The group agrees with the goals of a nationwide radio network, but told the senators, “Much more must be accomplished” before it can happen. Read the Coalition’s letter here. Also download (pdf) a white paper on “alternative approaches” written by a University of Maryland professor.