Description of the receiver GS-8304
So the firm General Satellite pleased us new model receiver 83XX series to watch Tricolor TV channels. This model has been available on the market since the summer of 2011. New GS-8304 MPEG-4 receiver performs the entire set of functions familiar to a tricolor receiver - receiving and displaying the channels of the "Optimum" and "Super-Optimum" package. We will rather focus on what changes the receiver has undergone compared to the previous model GS-8300N. The changes that have taken place can be easily assessed from the photo below. In the photo, the rear panels of 2 receivers - the lower GS8300n and the upper one - tricolor receiver GS 8304.
Design changes receiver GS 8304 touched the power supply - it became portable. This will improve the cooling of the receiver, as one of the "warm" nodes is now outside the receiver case. Those who have encountered GS receivers know that the power supply units of these devices often fail and the fact that the receiver's PSU has become external greatly simplifies the procedure for diagnosing and replacing a failed PSU. Now, in the event of a power supply failure, it is enough to simply replace it - you do not have to disassemble the receiver case. The help of a qualified specialist - as it was before - will no longer be required. It is enough to choose a new PSU with similar performance characteristics (supply voltage, current and the appropriate plug). On the rear panel of the gs 8304 there is a connector for connecting an external power supply.
As well as other predecessors of the eight thousandth series GS 8304 receiver does not have a built-in RF modulator, which rules out the possibility parallel connection additional TVs without the use of additional equipment.
It looks like GS is in constant search opportunities to reduce the cost of the design of the receiver - model 8304 does not have an optical audio output (SPDIF). Perhaps its absence is justified - experience shows that this output is rarely used. The toggle switch on / off the receiver on the case, the manufacturer also considered unnecessary and excluded it from the design. Actually, now there is no SD card slot in the design either - if you open the shutter on the front side of the receiver, then under it you will find only a slot for an access smart card. The packaging of the gs-8304 receiver has also changed. Discover new receiver You will be able according to the new packaging design. The remote control of the receiver remained the same as that of the GS 8300N model.
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The impressions from the receiver are contradictory. We do not recommend. Better GS 8300N. This is our humble opinion.
- Receiver directly
- Remote control
- Two AAA batteries for the remote control
- Connecting cable 3RCA-3RCA
- Adapter SCART-3RCA
- User guide
- Warranty
Package Contents GS-8304
- Connectors: 1xSCART, 3xRCA, 1xUSB, antenna input
- Channel list organization options: All, Favorites
- Favorite groups: 4
- Supported channel search types: Network
- Work in standards: PAL/SECAM
- GUI: 256 colors
- Video decoder: MPEG-2 video stream, [email protected](ISO/IEC 13818),H.264 [email protected](IEC 14496-10)
- Menu languages: Russian, English
- Support additional services: TV Mail, TV Chat, InfoCAS
- Subtitles
- TV Guide (EPG)
- Teletext
- Timer
Main features of GS-8304
Correct display ERG information containing Cyrillic characters. - The information of the multi-day and extended ERG "Tricolor TV" is quickly loaded, in which information about the genre of the TV show, year of creation, cast, age limit, etc. is available. It is possible to set a timer for recording directly from the electronic program guide.
The teletext decoder works fine, no complaints.
The receiver recognizes the presence of TTX and DBV subtitles in the transport stream and correctly decodes them.
The "TV chat" service works on the channels "Veseloe TV" and "Teletravel". The TV chat window is called up by pressing the TV CHAT button on the remote control.
Choice of an alternative sound track. The General Satellite GS-8304 receiver correctly recognizes the presence of a multilingual audio guide, as well as a Dolby Digital track.
Additional services that the GS-8304 allows you to use:
First digital multiplex (RTRS-1)
First digital multiplex or first packet digital channels The Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network (RTRS-1) is a package of all-Russian, publicly available and free for the population television and radio resources.
The list of all-Russian channels that should be available throughout the country was approved by the Decree of the President of Russia "On All-Russian Mandatory Public Television and Radio Channels" on June 24, 2009. The decree noted that the list of channels was compiled to preserve the overall information space Russia, as well as to provide citizens of the country with social meaningful information. The law emphasizes that all radio and TV channels from this list should be available to all Russians absolutely free of charge.
The State Commission on Radio Frequencies approved in 2009 the frequency-territorial plan RTRS-1. Broadcasting digital package in Russia it is carried out in the decimeter range from 470 to 862 MHz.
In 2012, the Russian government determined that the optimal standard for broadcasting the RTRS-1 digital package is DVB-T2, the format is standard definition SDTV. It should be noted that before 2012, some regions had already been transferred to digital broadcasting, but in a different format. As a result, it was decided to transfer all subjects of Russia under one DVB-T2 standard.
The terrestrial digital package is broadcast free of charge, it cannot be encrypted, because the multiplex must be accessible to everyone.
For commercial or non-terrestrial broadcasting, the concept of RTRS-1 is not defined, however, the law states that all operators are obliged, at their own expense, to broadcast in their networks of public channels without making changes to them.
In Moscow, the broadcast of the first multiplex is carried out on 30 TVKs at a frequency of 546 MHz in DVB-T standard 2.
| № | Logo | Name | Format | Frequency in Msk | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First channel | 16:9 | 546 MHz | OJSC "Channel One" | |
| 2 |  | Russia 1 | 4:3 | ||
| 3 |  | 16:9 | JSC Gazprom-Media Holding | ||
| 4 |  | NTV | 16:9 | JSC NTV Television Company | |
| 5 |  | Channel Five | 4:3 | OJSC "Teleradiocompany "Petersburg"" | |
| 6 |  | Russia-K | 4:3 | Federal State Unitary Enterprise "All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company" | |
| 7 |  | Russia 24 | 16:9 | Federal State Unitary Enterprise "All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company" | |
| 8 |  | Carousel | 4:3 | CJSC Karusel (FSUE All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company and OJSC Channel One) | |
| 9 |  | Public Television of Russia | 16:9 | ANO "Public Television of Russia" | |
| 10 |  | TV Center | 16:9 | JSC "Telecompany" TV Center "" |
The second multiplex of digital television in Russia (RTRS-2)
The second digital multiplex or the second package of digital channels of the Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network (RTRS-2) is the next package of all-Russian, but not mandatory, digital TV channels. The list of channels of the second package was compiled based on the results of the Roskomnadzor competition. If the TV resources of the first RTRS-1 are obligatory for free distribution in all networks, commercial operators decide whether to distribute the second package for free.
In 2009, the State Commission on Radio Frequencies assigned the decimeter range from 470 to 862 MHz to the second digital TV package. Broadcasting is carried out by FSUE RTRS, standard - DVB-T2, format - standard definition SDTV.
The second multiplex, like the first one, is distributed free of charge and also its signal is not encrypted. All channels of the second package are known to subscribers of satellite, cable and IP-television. Channels did not receive special advantages when they were included in the RTRS-2 list, since these resources are not mandatory. Moreover, analogue broadcasting most of these resources are already on the air of large cities. Operators provide access for subscribers to these channels in the cheapest way. subscription fee package or free.
In Moscow, the second multiplex is broadcast on 24 TV channels at a frequency of 498 MHz in the DVB-T2 standard.
| № | Logo | Name | Format | Frequency | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | REN TV | 16:9 | 498MHz | LLC "Accept" |
| 2 |  | Saved | 4:3 | Financial and economic management of the Russian Orthodox Church and SPAS-Media LLC | |
| 3 |  | STS | 4:3 | CJSC Network of Television Stations | |
| 4 |  | Home | 4:3 | CJSC "New Channel" | |
| 5 |  | TV-3 | 4:3 | Profmedia TV LLC | |
| 6 |  | Friday! | 4:3 | Profmedia TV LLC | |
| 7 | Star | 16:9 | JSC "TRK AF RF" Zvezda "" | ||
| 8 | Peace | 16:9 | CJSC Interstate TV and Radio Company Mir | ||
| 9 |  | TNT | 4:3 | JSC "TNT-Teleset" | |
| 10 | Muz TV | 4:3 | Muz TV Operating Company LLC |
The third multiplex of digital television in Russia
The third digital multiplex is only a planned package, which will include federal and regional TV channels. The decree on the formation of RTRS-3 was signed by the President of Russia in 2013.
Currently, the Ministry of Communications and mass communications RF.
Hello dear readers of the blog site. Today I will try to tell in detail what a multiplex is and what they are.
It is customary to refer to such an interesting word as a certain set consisting of several identical elements. As regards the viewing of on-air television programmes, this case multiplex stands for software package. The broadcast of which takes place using a single transmitter. In fact, there are now two multiplexes, each containing ten TV channels. Let's take a closer look at each of them.
To receive terrestrial digital television, you must have in your arsenal a TV with the ability to receive a digital signal, or purchase .
The first digital television multiplex "RTRS-1"
To date, in accordance with the plan for the implementation of the widespread distribution of digital television, signed by the President Russian Federation, even in the most remote corners of the country there is a process of transition from analog television and expanding the broadcast of the first multiplex. This package includes the following list of channels:
- First channel
- Russia 1
- Russia 2 Match TV
- Channel Five
- Russia "Culture"
- Russia 24
- Carousel
If you have enough given amount, then you should not think about it, you can very well use your old antenna for these purposes.
The second multiplex "RTRS-2"
To date, not all television towers broadcast the second digital television multiplex, but the tuning work is in full swing.
When installing the antenna, try to choose the direction to the tower that broadcasts exactly two multiplexes, otherwise the second package of channels will simply not be available to you. This is one of the most common mistakes that I have made in my time. In order to find out which tower suits you, I advise you to look at the official website http://www.satx.ru/map.php You can specify the location of your house, and the system will automatically suggest the nearest tower with best quality signal.
To select channels that will be included in the second digital television multiplex, an annual competition for the right to broadcast is held. I will not describe the conditions here, but I would like to say that the composition of this package may change over time, but on this moment It includes the following TV programs:
- REN TV
- "SAVED"
- "STS"
- "Home"
- "TV3"
- "Friday"
- "Star"
- "Peace"
- "TNT"
- "Muz TV"
When setting up a receiver or TV capable of receiving digital signal, you should be patient and wait for the full scan to finish, since the second multiplex packet is installed on your device in most cases at the end of the main frequency band.
Among other things, each multiplex allows you to configure the reception of a certain number of radio stations.
Third multiplex
Many people who have received the broadcast of two multiplexes involuntarily wonder if there will be an expansion of the channel lists and an increase in the number of multiplexes? At the moment, there is no way to give an exact answer to this question, since for the implementation of this project it is necessary to completely abandon analog television, but they are moving towards a solution by leaps and bounds. The fact is that analog television uses a large frequency range into which one more digital television multiplex simply cannot be squeezed.
What channels will be included in the third multiplex
Unfortunately, no one has yet answered this question for you. The development of broadcasting is uneven and different regions have their own television channels. The problem is that quite stringent requirements are put forward for the competition, which can be met by about 2 channels, which is very small for a separate multiplex.
We can definitely say that subsequent multiplexes are likely to be paid. It is here that the question arises of the need to connect them. For most people, twenty will simply be enough. free channels. For those who want more, it's easier to connect satellite television for a small monthly fee. As they say, we'll see.
I think that there is nothing more to add to the description of what a digital television multiplex is. And I really hope that the article was useful to you. However, if in your opinion the material can and should be supplemented, then leave your suggestions in the comments.
According to the results of the federal target program "Development of TV and radio broadcasting in the Russian Federation for 2009-2018" (hereinafter referred to as the Program) basic package digital television will be able to receive free of charge 100% of the population of the Russian Federation. 98.4% of the Russian population will be able to receive digital broadcasting.
The program provides for the creation of a network of digital broadcasting of the first and second multiplexes. The Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network" (RTRS) has been appointed the contractor for the development of the digital terrestrial television and radio broadcasting network.
Also, in accordance with the Program, RTRS organizes regional digital broadcasting in all regions of the Russian Federation. Regional digital programs will be available as part of the first multiplex on Russia 1, Russia 24 TV channels and Radio Russia radio station.
1.6% of the Russian population live in remote and hard-to-reach places where the construction and operation of facilities ground communication economically impractical. The inhabitants of these settlements will have access to 20 mandatory public TV channels through direct satellite broadcasting.
Digital broadcasting[ | ]
DVB-T2 [ | ]
On July 7, 2011, the Government Commission for the Development of Television and Radio Broadcasting approved the introduction in Russia of a new standard for digital terrestrial television broadcasting DVB-T2 instead of DVB-T, which was experimentally used in a number of regions. new standard made it possible to increase the capacity of the digital stream by 1.5 times, increase the number of TV channels in the multiplex and improve the quality transmitted signal.
Initially, it was supposed to start broadcasting in the DVB-T2 standard in 2015, then the launch was postponed to 2012. In March 2012, RTRS began the gradual inclusion of digital broadcasting in the DVB-T2 standard throughout the country. The first regions in which broadcasting in the DVB-T2 standard began were the Republic of Tatarstan, Moscow and St. Petersburg. In regions where DVB-T broadcast facilities have already been built, a plan for the transition to the DVB-T2 standard has been developed.
On January 15, 2015, RTRS finally switched broadcasting in the Kaliningrad and Kursk regions to the DVB-T2 standard. Phased transition of the digital network on-air television to the DVB-T2 standard has ended.
On February 11, 2019, the process will begin complete failure in the country from analogue broadcasting and its transition to digital, which will end on June 10. The transition will take place in stages: some delay will be made for those regions where the abandonment of analog television would not be practical in winter.
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First multiplex[ | ]
Russia's first digital television multiplex(package digital TV channels "RTRS-1") - a package of all-Russian mandatory public television channels and radio channels of digital television, the list of which was approved on June 24, 2009 by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 715 "On all-Russian mandatory public television channels and radio channels" (as amended). In article 32.1 of the Law of the Russian Federation of December 27, 1991 No. 2124-1 (as amended on November 25, 2017) “On funds mass media”(as amended and supplemented, effective from 01.01.2018) it is said:“ Covering the costs incurred by broadcasters and related to the on-air terrestrial broadcasting of all-Russian mandatory publicly accessible TV channels and radio channels in the territories of small settlements is carried out at the expense of federal budget in the manner prescribed by the Government of the Russian Federation”.
In St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, in addition to TV and radio channels of the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, there are tie-ins of regional programs on Channel One, NTV, Match TV, Channel Five and TV Center.
In Moscow, the broadcast of the first multiplex is carried out on the 30th television channel(546 MHz) [ the significance of the fact? ] .
Second multiplex[ | ]
The second multiplex of digital television in Russia(a package of digital TV channels "RTRS-2") - a package of all-Russian mandatory public digital television channels, formed as a result of competitions of the Federal Competition Commission for Television and Radio Broadcasting under the Ministry of Communications of Russia.
December 15, 2009 in Russia by decision State Commission on radio frequencies No. 09-05-12, the frequency-territorial plan of the second multiplex for digital terrestrial broadcasting in the decimeter range 470-862 MHz was approved. The operator of the multiplex is the Federal State Unitary Enterprise Russian Television and broadcasting network» (RTRS), the network of digital terrestrial television broadcasting of the second multiplex is being built with maximum use infrastructure of the first multiplex. Since 2013, RTRS has been gradually launching test on-air broadcasting of the second multiplex in Russia. Fully construction of the network, according to the FTP, should be completed in 2018.
The ethereal second multiplex is free and open to receive (FTA), the system conditional access not used for signal encryption. In Moscow, the second multiplex is broadcast on the 24th television channel (498 MHz). After amendments were made to the law of the Russian Federation "On the Mass Media" from July 24, 2015, the channels of the second multiplex (similar to the channels of the first) received the status mandatory public. Accordingly, the channels of the second multiplex became obligatory for broadcasting by television broadcasting operators unchanged at their own expense, as required by the law "On Communications", and paid cable, satellite and IP television subscribers throughout Russia were able to receive free of charge channels included in multiplex, without resorting to the means of receiving digital terrestrial television.
At the moment, the multiplex consists of the following channels:
| Position | Name | Frame format | Owner | Previous broadcasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REN TV | 16:9 | LLC "Accept" | |
| 2 | Saved | 4:3 | Financial and economic management of the Russian Orthodox Church and SPAS-Media LLC | TV Center |
| 3 | STS | 4:3 | JSC Network of Television Stations | |
| 4 | Home | 4:3 | JSC "New Channel" | |
| 5 | TV-3 | 16:9 | LLC "Telechannel TV3" | Sport |
| 6 | Friday! | 16:9 | TV company PYATNITSA LLC | Sport Plus |
| 7 | Star | 16:9 | JSC "TRK Armed Forces of the Russian Federation" Zvezda "" | |
| 8 | Peace | 16:9 | CJSC Interstate TV and Radio Company Mir | |
| 9 | TNT | 16:9 | JSC "TNT-Teleset" | |
| 10 | Muz TV | 16:9 | Muz-TV Operating Company LLC |
Third multiplex[ | ]
The third multiplex of digital television in Russia- a package of digital television channels with the original "federal-regional" concept, the implementation of which has been suspended for economic reasons.
According to the principles reviewed and approved at the meeting of the Government Commission for the Development of Television and Radio Broadcasting on December 17, 2010, the third multiplex is formed:
According to information announced at the Spektr-2013 conference by representatives of Roskomnadzor Maxim Vinogradov and RTRS Yuri Zhuravel, the third multiplex can include 7-8 federal channels, 1-2 regional and one channel, which will be prepared by the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company. The inclusion of high-definition channels in this option is not provided, the final decision will be made by the Government Commission.
Currently, only one channel is defined that can enter the third multiplex. The Federal State Unitary Enterprise All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK) was entrusted with creating this regional TV channel for each specific subject of the Russian Federation, and RTRS will broadcast the regional component. In regions where there are no large branches of the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company or where it is not possible to form a channel with the help of the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, local regional television channels may be involved in broadcasting.
The third multiplex in the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol[ | ]
Contests and channel package changes[ | ]
see also [ | ]
Notes [ | ]
- Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation on the federal target program "Development of television and radio broadcasting in the Russian Federation for 2009-2018" (Russian) // Government of the Russian Federation.
- Order of the Government of the Russian Federation of September 27, 2011 No. 1676-r Moscow (Russian) // Government of the Russian Federation.
- Russian television and radio broadcasting network. Regional broadcasting in multiplexes (Russian). moscow.rtrs.ru. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
- Andrey Chernikov - Director of the Development Strategy and Technical Policy Department of RTRS. Regionalization of TV channels of the first multiplex (indefinite) . Magazine "Broadcasting" #2-2017. broadcasting.ru. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- Analog TV broadcasting will be reduced from 2019 (Russian) , TASS. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
- DVB-T2 approved (Russian). www.comnews.ru Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- DVB-T2 standard | Digital terrestrial television | Russian television and radio broadcasting network (Russian). moscow.rtrs.ru. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- Amendments are being made to the plan for the use of radio frequency bands as part of the development of promising radio technologies in the Russian Federation (Russian). Russian newspaper. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- DVB-T2 digital television broadcasting launched in Kazan (Russian) . Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- Moscow and the Moscow region have completely switched to the DVB-T2 digital broadcasting standard | Digital television (indefinite)
- St. Petersburg switches to digital broadcasting standard DVB-T2 | Digital television (indefinite) . dvbpro.ru. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- (Russian). kaliningrad.rtrs.ru. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- Construction of digital TV network | RTRS | Russian television and radio broadcasting network (Russian). kursk.rtrs.ru. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- RTRS completed the transfer of the digital terrestrial television broadcasting network to the single DVB-T2 standard, CNews.ru. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- Analogue television in Russia will end in June. What if there is an old TV at home? (Russian)
- Plan to shut down analogue television in Russia (indefinite) . Russian television and radio broadcasting network. moscow.rtrs.ru (December 5, 2018). Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of June 24, 2009 No. 715 "On all-Russian mandatory public television and radio channels" (indefinite) . Official Internet portal of legal information (June 24, 2009). Retrieved 24 April 2015.
- SCRF meeting dated 19.03.2009
- The first multiplex received a frequency plan
- As part of the implementation of the Federal Target Program "Development of TV and Radio Broadcasting in the Russian Federation for 2009-2015", Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Space Communications" (GPKS) has begun distributing the programs of the first multiplex to Siberia and the Far East | Official website of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Space Communications"
- Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointing RTRS as the executor of the event for the development of the broadcasting network of the 1st multiplex
- Number one | Russian newspaper
- Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of March 3, 2012 No. 287-r | Official website of RTRS
- Digital Terrestrial Television and DVB-T2 Standard | Official website of RTRS
- Digital TV in Russia will not be encrypted | "News"
- RTRS reminds: digital terrestrial television is publicly available and free of charge | Official website of RTRS
- Federal Law of the Russian Federation of July 27, 2010 No. 221-FZ “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Communications””
- Digit on the air | Russian newspaper
- On May 17, 2013, the broadcast of the full digital package of RTRS-1 TV channels began | Official website of RTRS
- Position number, according to the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of June 24, 2009 No. 715
- RTRS completed the organization of regional digital broadcasting in Russia (rus.), moscow.rtrs.ru(November 2, 2018). Retrieved November 20, 2018.
The structure of TV content consumption will change radically in the coming years. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation Alexei Volin. At the Digital & Connected TV Russia 2015 conference organized by ComNews Conferences, he spoke about the strategy for the development of television and radio broadcasting in Russia until 2025. In the near future, the department intends to send it to the government.
According to Alexei Volin, the strategy contains a number of fundamentally important points. The agency proceeds from the fact that the structure of consumption of TV content in the coming years will change dramatically. Multi-screen comes to the fore. Russians consume content from different devices(TVs, computers, tablets, smartphones) and through different channels(air, cable, satellite, Internet). Even now, as the Deputy Minister stated, the broadcast has ceased to be the dominant method of transmitting content. "More than half of the country's population today receives a signal via cable, satellite, uses IPTV and OTT services. And this trend will grow, especially considering that broadband access is being laid in sparsely populated areas," said Alexey Volin.
At the same time, digital broadcast remains obligatory element television broadcasting in Russia - without it it is impossible to ensure the minimum federal standard of media consumption. Now this minimum standard includes 10 channels per digital quality(first multiplex). Starting from 2019, 10 more channels will be added to them (the second multiplex). By that time, according to the forecasts of the ministry, terrestrial television will cover from 20% to 30% of Russians. "But the interests of this part of the population should by no means be neglected," Alexei Volin said.
According to the Deputy Minister, the strategy envisages starting work on preparing for high-definition broadcasting from 2019. By 2021, it is necessary to provide such broadcasting for two multiplexes. "This will require frequencies. Therefore, it is extremely important to keep that frequency range, which today is assigned to television broadcasting", - said the deputy minister.
Aleksey Volin also noted that today the ministry does not see economic opportunities for launching the third multiplex. It was assumed that it would be created at the expense of regional channels (just like the second one is being built at the expense of federal ones). "Calculations show that only the broadcasting of the channels of the third multiplex in total should cost 12 billion rubles a year. Russian regional TV channels do not have that kind of money today," said Alexey Volin.
He noted that already today more than half of Russians receive television signal on the paid basis. The proportion of such viewers will increase, and the number paid services will grow. According to Alexey Volin, people are willing to pay for premium content, quality and additional services.
According to forecasts of the department, despite the growth of the commercial component from the sale of content, advertising for television remains and will remain most important way receiving income. But since television broadcasting is increasingly moving into non-terrestrial distribution channels (cable, mobile applications, Internet, OTT), both for regional and federal TV channels, measuring instruments are becoming very important. "If the channels cannot show the advertiser an audience, then there is no point in technical progress for them," Alexey Volin explained.
But, according to the deputy minister, key factor the development of television broadcasting still remains content. And its production costs money. "If speak about quality content- something very big money", - said Alexey Volin. Today, only five or six can afford the production of premium content major players. They are the locomotives of the industry, and in the coming years the Russian Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications plans to give these companies Special attention. "If there are no such players, there will be no national television in the country," Alexey Volin explained.
As for analog TV broadcasting, no one is going to turn it off on purpose, the deputy minister assured. But now the state is the largest customer of such services - it pays for the distribution of the signal in cities with a population of less than 100 thousand people for mandatory all-Russian and public channels. "The state will stop paying for channels at the end of 2018. After that, the situation will change. We predict that starting from 2019-2020, analog broadcasting will begin to curtail due to natural reasons," said Alexei Volin.
