Originally Posted by
gordon_s1942
Transit, you may not remember the original FTA service introduced back in the 70's using the B-Mac system.
I remember reading Australia was to lead the world in using the B-Mac system and it was 'Cutting Edge Technology' providing ABC radio and TV to Remote and Rural Australia.
I am sure I read Korea was either using or interested in using this B-Mac system which Australia had a financial interest in but somehow it all went 'sort of sideways' and a new system was proposed to carry this service which meant the B-Mac receiver would be redundant and those wishing to access the 'New service would do so at their own cost !!!!
I dont know if Impaja was around then or not back then.
I read it took a lot of very loud protests before the Govt of the day agreed to compensate the users of the B-Mac system to replace their STB's which is exactly what has been done with the changeover from Aurora to VAST.
Make no mistake that a future Government wouldnt consider doing any changes to VAST if it was presented as a 'Technical Necessity' and the user have to pay to update.
The only part of VAST the Government is concerned with is the ABC and SBS which could be left Vertical but the rest could be 're-oriented' and its up to you, the user to update or not.
As far as I am aware the Radio and Communications Acts clearly state that as part of your agreement to Transmit or Receive any such material, the (Licensing Authority) Government can change/alter any details and you, the user, bear the costs.
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