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ATSC 3.0 Support
tzr916:
--- Quote from: tzr916 on February 27, 2023, 08:37:51 am ---https://forum.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=77618
Looks like ATSC 3.0 may end up being crippled due to Encryption + DRM. Some stations in various cities are already employing this. Currently the HDHR hardware and native HDHomeRun App will not even lock signal on ATSC 3.0 stations that have it! With the latest firmware they will just display "Content protection required".
Silicondust states that they have the Encryption/DRM license and are working on a solution to actually play and record these channels within their native HDHomeRun App (windows10, android, roku, etc).
Unfortunately, just like cablecard Premium channels, no opensource app has ever achieved playback of DRM content. However, most opensource apps including JRiver can play cablecard Encrypted channels (without copy protection).
PLEASE look into getting JRiver licensed for ATSC 3.0 Encryption. If you don't, when the USA shuts off ATSC 1.0 everyone will be forced to use the HDHR App!
https://a3sa.com/licensing/
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Hearst owned Sacramento NBC and MyTv ATSC 3.0 stations are now encrypted. Likely the others will follow suit. What is JRiver's plan?
tzr916:
https://a3sa.com/licensees/
SiliconDust is officially on the list, and playing encrypted channels in their APPS will be working soon. Other stand-alone box manufacturers also on the list are Bitrouter (ZapperBox) and Nuvyyo (Tablo). So far I do not see any opensource windows apps like JRiver.
tzr916:
SiliconDust is officially AS3A NextGen Certified for ATSC 3.0 They are now inches away from playback of encrypted channels on their HDHR App (various platforms), with recording encrypted channels coming.
Is JRiver looking into AS3A Certification at all? SiliconDust have stated:
--- Quote ---it's hard to say what may or may not be available to third party apps. Once we've successfully gone through this ourselves, then we will be able to provide guidance to other developers, if there are options available, etc.
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https://forum.silicondust.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=393460#p393460
JimH:
I'm reminded of the record labels finally deciding MP3 was OK and they could maybe make money if they supported it.
JimH:
I just received this from our local public TV broadcaster, TPT. Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota.
TPT is excited to upgrade our transmission signal to NEXTGEN TV on October 25! The changes are part of TPT’s digital transformation efforts, with the goal of better serving our community now and into the future.
NEXTGEN TV is the next evolution of broadcast technology. The technology improves the efficiency of broadcast and will provide a stronger signal to those at the edges of our coverage area. In the future, the technology will allow TPT to provide more personalized viewing experiences to viewers with smart TVs and serve as an essential resource for first responders during community emergencies.
TPT makes the transition on October 25, and viewers who use an antenna will need to rescan their television channels to continue to access TPT channels. Member Services will be available to assist those who need help with the rescanning process. You can contact us by email at memberservices@tpt.org or by phone from 9:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday at 651-229-1300 or toll free at (866) 229-1300.
Learn more about TPTs transition to NEXTGEN TV.
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