Be careful if you have one of these televisions, you could stop watching DTT for a month

2024-01-20 06:42:50
On February 14, those who do not have a reasonably modern television will see their channel list turn black. The reason: the DTT blackout. In an effort to improve the image quality of the channels transmitted through Digital Terrestrial Television, which arrived in Spain in 2010, a forceful measure was established with the aim of freeing up space in the bandwidth dedicated to television. Specifically, this initiative implies the definitive elimination of those channels that do not meet the minimum quality standards, specifically those that do not broadcast in high definition (HD). This will mean that all the remaining channels will gain in broadcast quality by gaining more space. The official announcement of this rule was made in the BOE in January 2023, and there has been a year of margin to do so. This February 14, 2024, each digital multiplex, regardless of its coverage area, must transition its broadcasts to high definition (HD). This requirement is crucial for the channels to maintain their presence on DTT, since those that do not meet this minimum will not be able to broadcast and, therefore, not receive. The minimum quality that they must broadcast will be 720p, and there are many televisions still in operation that are not prepared. Since the beginning of the year, many channels (especially in areas where there is an older population, who are less attached to current technology) are broadcasting advertisements to warn. Desktop Code Image for mobile, amp and app Mobile code AMP code APP code How to know if your television is prepared for the DTT blackout Starting in February 2024, it will be imperative to have the ability to tune into channels in high definition (HD) if you wish continue enjoying DTT. To achieve this, it is essential to have an HD-compatible television tuner, either built into the television or as an external device. In the latter case, for example, a decoder from a television platform, such as Movistar or Orange, or some at more than affordable prices that can be purchased in any specialized store, can be used. In most cases, a television from the last 15 years probably already has one of these tuners built in. Therefore, it is most likely that a television before 2008 will lose all its channels on February 14, unless action is taken. To confirm compatibility, simply check if your TV currently finds channels in HD, as several of them have been broadcasting in this quality for a few years. If the last few times you’ve retuned channels you’ve successfully found them, then your TV is fully compatible with HD streaming. Being even more technical, the essential requirement for the television is that it is compatible with the DVB-T standard as long as it operates on the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC codecs, although the ideal is a DVB-T2 standard compatible with H.264. and H.265. In addition, it is essential to have an adapted DTT antenna in your home or in your neighborhood community.
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