High Definition Television

The House Energy subcommittee heard testimony from television and telecommunications industry officials on the rising industry surrounding h… read more

The House Energy subcommittee heard testimony from television and telecommunications industry officials on the rising industry surrounding high-definition television. Promoters of high-definition television claim the technology will provide extremely clear television pictures along with crystal clear digital sound, with additional opportunity for interactive television that is not feasible with current television transmission. The witnesses discussed the processes involved in creating a single standard for high-definition television transmission and other technologies. close

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  • John D. Abel Senior Vice President National Association of Broadcasters
  • James Carnes Representative David Sarnoff Research Center
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High Definition Television

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Program ID:
41309-1
Category:
House Committee
Format:
House Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 28, 1993 | 1:54am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
May 30, 1993 | 7:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • May 28, 1993 | 1:54am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 28, 1993 | 2:09pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 29, 1993 | 11:27am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 30, 1993 | 7:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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