[nfb-talk] another front in the access battle

[Steve Jacobson]

Laura,

There is probably little chance that SAP converters on analog signals will be modified to support two SAP channels.  
However, I think there was some work being done to find space within an HD signal for a description channel.  I haven't 
heard must about it for a while.  Then, the trick will be to be sure that we can select that audio source on most TV's.  
Maybe someone else here is more familiar with that work.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

On Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:10:30 -0500, qubit wrote:

>Hi all --
>I just read a thread on the blind-l list about the difficulty getting DVS on 
>local SAP channels.  The problem is that with immigration, the secondary 
>audio program is being used for spanish translation which preempts DVS.
>I know this was mentioned as a problem with DISH network and DirecTV as 
>well.
>My question is, can the 2 blind organizations perhaps try and motivate the 
>TV networks to support multiple secondary audio tracks rather than one? 
>This would require modifying hardware to a certain extent, but the result 
>would make it possible to offer a program in a variety of languages as well 
>as DVS.
>How difficult would it be to lobby for such a change?
>First thing needed would be a cost assessment.
>I'd be willing to volunteer to work on this problem in some capacity, with 
>the restriction that I am unable to travel without an aid as I am in a 
>wheelchair. Perhaps someone who is more mobile could do the leg work.
>Or has someone already been working on this problem?
>Ideas?
>--le






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