RTN Ready To Break Down MPEG-4 Barriers
Racetrack Television Network (RTN) is getting set to launch a MPEG-4 AVC-based standard definition satellite TV service that will allow RTN to add up to 60 channels to its lineup...
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RTN Ready To Break Down MPEG-4 Barriers
Racetrack Television Network (RTN) is getting set to launch a MPEG-4 AVC-based standard definition satellite TV service that will allow RTN to add up to 60 channels to its lineup...