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Upgrading to HD, Iowa Public Television Casts
Its Vote
for Utah Scientific
August 14, 2007
Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah Scientific today announced that its routers
and control systems have been chosen by Iowa Public
Television (IPTV) for its upgrade to high-definition
programming. Iowans can see their state like never
before thanks to IPTV providing the only locally produced
HD programming in the state. IPTV, located in Johnston,
has taken delivery of a 288-frame UTAH-400 router,
a UTAH-400 64-port data router, an SC-4 control system,
and an MX-Lator control interface for managing external
routers.
“When an Iowan is watching a show about Iowa,
that show should be compelling contextually and technically,”
said Bill Hayes, director of engineering at Iowa Public
Television. “We set a high standard not because
it’s mandated but because we think our viewers
deserve the best production possible if they’re
going to invest their valuable time. For years, we
have used routing switchers from Utah Scientific because
the company shares with us that same high standard
of integrity. Doing business with Utah Scientific
harkens back to the time when manufacturers stood
behind their products.”
The purchase is part of a studio and master-control
upgrade to HD that is scheduled for completion in
November. Because of the UTAH-400 series’ high
degree of compatibility, IPTV will be able to transition
its system from composite analog to fully HD without
having to replace or rewire the reliable legacy Utah
Scientific equipment already installed, including
an analog AVS-1 router and MC-500 master control.
In fact, for IPTV, a key selling point for the new
Utah products was the durability of the legacy equipment.
When Hayes analyzed the cost of maintaining Utah equipment
at the station, it was less than $1,000 over the full
25 years of ownership. This is partly the result of
Utah’s unique 10-year, free, 24/7 warranty,
but also because the products themselves rarely experience
glitches.
“Longtime customers like Iowa Public Television
recognize that Utah products combine reliability and
durability with the latest innovations,” said
Tom Harmon, president of Utah Scientific. “With
everything we manufacture, we keep in mind that there’s
no better salesman for a piece of our equipment than
a satisfied customer.”
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About Iowa Public Television (IPTV)
Iowa Public Television is Iowa’s statewide public
broadcasting network. IPTV provides quality, alternative
programming that educates, enlightens, and entertains
Iowans throughout the state. A noncommercial, public-service
mission enables IPTV to present an unequaled array
of programs of lasting value to Iowans regardless
of where they live or what they can afford. More than
one million viewers a week turn to IPTV for programming
that reflects a range of interests for Iowans in all
demographic categories.
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About Utah Scientific, Inc.
Utah Scientific, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of
analog, digital, and HDTV routing switchers, master
control switchers, and related products including
a full range of software for controlling and managing
switching systems. The company has been serving the
broadcast industry for 30 years with industry-leading
products and best-in-class service and support as
recognized by Frost & Sullivan with its 2005 Customer
Service Leadership Award and demonstrated by the industry's
first 10-year warranty. |
