Bridge Media Networks has centralized the operation of over 80 facilities nationwide utilizing the igolgi iLux XScale ATSC encoder. This advanced product utilizes H.264/MPEG-4 compression to double the channel count and offers mixed-mode operation, enabling MPEG-2 compatibility for specific channels as needed. Consequently, they have increased their channel count and improved picture quality while adhering to ATSC 1.0 standards. Additionally, utilizing SRT transport instead of fiber or satellite for distributing ATSC programming has proven to be highly reliable and cost-effective.