- Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI, Financial) hosts a three-day NextGen TV interoperability event with over 30 manufacturers and vendors.
- The event aims to ensure a smooth transition to ATSC 3.0 by resolving compatibility issues.
- NextGen TV is anticipated to enhance the broadcast television industry with modern technology.
Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI), alongside its subsidiary ONE Media Technologies and in collaboration with Pearl TV, is hosting a pivotal three-day interoperability event at Sinclair’s headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The event, running from June 3 to June 6, brings together more than 30 manufacturers and vendors from across the broadcast air chain, including encoder, transmitter, and receiver manufacturers.
This gathering aims to test product compatibility and resolve interoperability issues before devices are rolled out to consumers. Resolving these issues is critical in ensuring a smooth and cost-effective transition to NextGen TV, with a targeted full market implementation by February 2028 in the top-55 markets and by February 2030 in remaining areas.
Mark Aitken, Sinclair’s Senior Vice President of Advanced Technology and President of ONE Media Technologies, emphasized the significance of these efforts, stating, “NextGen TV is the future of the broadcast television industry.” He highlighted the importance of collaboration within the broadcast ecosystem to prepare consumers for this technological advancement.
Sinclair, a leader in diversified media and a primary provider of local news and sports, operates 185 television stations across 85 markets. It also owns and operates the Tennis Channel and several multicast networks, positioning itself at the forefront of television broadcasting innovation.
