You'd think with their advanced hyperspace and faster-than-light radio technology, they'd have better resolution for their holographic transmissions than NTSC. But I guess not.
Transcript
Sio Bibble: {hologram transmission} ...cut off all food supplies until you return... ...the death toll is catastrophic... We must bow to their wishes, Your Highness... Please tell us what to do! If you can hear us, Your Highness, you must contact me...
Obi-Wan: Hmmm. Qui-Gon will want to hear this.
Panaka: We all know what he'll say...
Qui-Gon: {on radio} Bubble? He's clearly setting a trap. Radio back with some taunts.
Obi-Wan: But the Trade Federation could establish a trace and track us down.
Qui-Gon: "Dear Bubble, having a great time on a tropical paradise planet."
Qui-Gon: "Did I mention the remote-control planet detonator I left in the throne room? Love, the Queen."