The end of the analog television era has been years in the making, but enough uncertainty abounds that Congress has pushed off the transition date, requiring broadcast companies to justify their switch to digital on the original February 2009 date.

Tim Siglin, contributing editor for Streaming Media magazine will separate fact from fiction on the television switch as well as provide details on the various standard- and high-definition formats that many broadcasters are moving to. We’ll talk about 720p, 1080i/p, H.264 and the potential for web delivery of live HD content.

Also on hand will be Dave Sieg of ZFx to comment about the issues we are facing here in the Tri-Cities with receiving Over The Air HDTV.

The April 2009 GeekSouth meeting will happen on April 30th at 7:00pm at Kingsport Grocery in Kingsport, TN.  Kingsport Grocery is located at 453 East Main Street in Kingsport, TN (google map).  Look for us on the 2nd floor.