Late in January, Pat Perreault conducted 2 interviews with LC technology coordinator, Kris Raikes, at Port Townsend Television. PTTV airs on cable channels 97 and 98 and also online.
The first interview covered the topic of the mandated conversion of analog television to digital television. The change was set to take place on February 17th 2009. Congress has since moved that date forward to June 12th 2009 in order to give television stations and viewers more time to prepare. Some broadcasters already had prepared for the change and may go ahead with the transition to DTV as scheduled due to the cost of airing both signals.
The second interview regarded recycling our used electronics. Kris points out the importance of reusing as much as we possibly can as this will help reduce production. If reusing is not an option than recycling is our next best choice. Kris has compiled a list of links to assist in finding information about digital television, reusing our electronics, and the best recycling options for us.
DTV
DTVReuse
DTV Coupon Program
DTV=ATSC Digital Broadcast Format
Miro - Opensource Video Podcast Program
Netflix - Streaming Movies
Hulu - Streaming TV and Movies
Boxee - Streaming TV for Mac and Linux
TigerDirect Computer Parts and ElectronicsEcycle
NewEgg Electronics
Apple TV
Roku - Netflix Digital Video Player
XBox Live
Jefferson County Electronics Recycling
Ecycle Washington
FreeGeek Oregon
GreenPeace Green Electronics
Greenopia Eco Living
Dell and Staples recycling
