CEA Standards Committee Makes Smart Antennas Smarter

New Standard Enables DTV Reception Without Antenna Alignment
ARLINGTON, Va.--(Business Wire)--
The Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA)(R) Antennas
Committee, which develops standards for antennas used with broadcast
receivers, today announced revisions to CEA-774-A, TV Receiving
Antenna Performance Presentation and Measurement. This standard
defines methods for testing antennas used to receive free over-the-air
TV signals. This update adds testing of "smart antenna," for antennas
that, when used with compatible TV receivers, automatically steer
themselves for optimum reception.

"The smart antenna is a terrific new technology that enables truly
remarkable reception of digital television without any antenna
alignment or adjustment," said Ray Conover, consultant to Hubbard
Broadcasting and chairman of the CEA Antennas Committee. "The smart
antenna will allow consumers to enjoy free over-the-air television in
locations that were never possible with analog television. It's our
hope that this project will lead to a smart antenna certification
program, and then to AntennaWeb.org recommendations for the use of
certified smart antennas."

CEA-774-A, along with a companion standard CEA-2028, Color Codes
for Outdoor TV Receiving Antennas, define the color coding system used
by www.AntennaWeb.org to make outdoor TV antenna selection easy for
consumers. AntennaWeb.org predicts television reception when given an
address, and recommends the types of antennas that will provide best
reception at the address.

Participation in CEA standards activities is open to companies and
organizations with direct and material interest. CEA membership is not
required to participate. For more information about, or to join, the
Antennas Committee or its working groups, please contact Dave Wilson
at dwilson@ce.org.

CEA leads technology manufacturers in fostering CE industry growth
by developing industry standards and technical specifications that
enable new products to come to market and encourage interoperability
with existing devices. CEA maintains an unmatched reputation as a
credible and flexible standards making body and has earned ANSI
accreditation. Through more than 70 committees, subcommittees, and
working groups, the CEA Technology and Standards program provides a
unique and efficient forum where technical professionals throughout
the industry develop a unified technology roadmap and address
technical issues critical to CE industry growth. Are you part of the
process? For information about CEA Technology and Standards, visit
www.CE.org/standards.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade
association promoting growth in the $161 billion U.S. consumer
electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of
CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research,
technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering
of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages
the International CES - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business
Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry
services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

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Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
Jenny Pareti, 703-907-7079
jpareti@CE.org
http://www.CE.org
or
Meghan Henning, 703-907-7654
mhenning@CE.org

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