Tag Archives: #DTV2011

Research Update

Posted on November 18, 2012 by

Dear Minister Moore, I hope this finds you well. I’ve been busy interviewing Canadians for my doctorate since my previous blog post. I now have plenty of interview audio to transcribe and theorize. For updates related to my research, please … Continue reading →

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Dude TV blog post #100: CRTC approves shut down of CBC TV analogue transmitters + Sign off from Steven

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

Dear Minister Moore, Hot summer we’re having, eh? Hope you and your dog are keepin’ cool. As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, the CRTC has approved CBC’s request to shut off its remaining analogue television transmitters and to not … Continue reading →

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Free CRT TV of the Month (July, 2012)

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

Dear Minister Moore, Spotted this beauty up the hill from my apartment. It’s the first multi-tool portable CRT TV I’ve seen curbside. In addition to its 5 inch screen (likely B&W) this Coleman thing also contains a latern and a … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Transition to Digital Television Team wins Public Service Award of Excellence

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Dear Minister Moore, I see that your Digital Television Transition team has received a Public Service Award of Excellence for their work on Canada’s transition. Having spoken with members of your DTV team last year, I agree that they tried … Continue reading →

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CBC MDTV testing in Toronto

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Dear Minister Moore, Received a Twitter tip from @mvormittag this morning that CBLFT (French CBC TV in Toronto) was doing ATSC Mobile DTV testing, also known as ATSC Mobile DTV, ATSC M/H or just MDTV. I scanned for signals on … Continue reading →

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Handy list of communities that stand to lose CBC/Radio-Canada OTA TV after July 31, 2012

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Dear Minister Moore, Writing with a list of some of the communities that stand to lose over-the-air CBC/Radio-Canada television after July 31, 2012, according to CBC’s current request before the CRTC. Citizens can comment on CBC’s request here until June … Continue reading →

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Free CRT TV of the Month (June, 2012)

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Dear Minister Moore, June’s Free CRT TV of the Month was actually spotted in Toronto back in February. It might be gone by now. Not sure of the make or model but it looks to be about a 20 incher. … Continue reading →

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Part 3 – Shaw Direct: The Saviour of Free TV in Rural and Remote Canada?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Dear Minister Moore, Summer has arrived early, eh? Before I get to Part 3 of my review of Shaw’s Local Television Satellite Solution (LTSS) program, I’d first like to add something I forgot to mention in Part 2 of this … Continue reading →

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Sample Shaw Local Television Satellite Solution (LTSS) application

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Dear Minister Moore, In case you’re wondering, here is a sample Shaw LTSS application. Best, Steven

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Two-year anniversary of Dude, Where’s My TV?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Dear Minister Moore, Today is the two-year anniversary of this here blog. Originally launched as part of a directed research course at Ryerson, the blog has since taken on a life of its own. My first post was made 15 … Continue reading →

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