E-VSB Proponents Encourage 'Robust' Option as ATSC Prepares to Ratify Proposed Standard

Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) members are voting this month on a proposal to include an Enhanced-VSB (Vestigial Side Band) modulation mode in the ATSC digital television (DTV) standard. The proposed revision would update the core digital television standard, creating a new optional operating mode for broadcasters and reception capability for DTV receivers. ¶ The E-VSB ballot is being sent to 140 member companies in June, with voting scheduled to continue for four weeks. According to ATSC bylaws, the E-VSB standard will be adopted if two-thirds of participating voters approve the new more-robust mode, which will complement the 8VSB technology that has been part of the ATSC format since its creation. ... TVTechnology link