RADIO CURRENTS A Penton Media Publication October 1, 2009 To view this on the Web go to http://enews.penton.com/enews/beradio/v/681 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.vorsis.com/vp8.html) ---------------------------------------- NEWS --New Ipod Nano Rates Well with Young Radio Listeners The online survey of 1,185 American parallels results of the same survey conducted among Canadian and British adults. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/nano-rates-well-young-radio-listeners-0929/ --New Quality Measurement Technique for FM IBOC Developed A group of technologists promises the technique will offer broadcasters a standardized method to verify the quality of FM IBOC transmissions. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/digital_radio/hd_radio/new-quality-measurement-technique-fm-iboc-0925/ --Gordon Smith Remarks at 2009 NAB Radio Show Smith delivered his first public speech since the announcement of his hiring as NAB president and CEO. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/gordon-smith-remarks-2009-nab-radio-0929/ --FM Digital Booster Technology Development Advances This work has been undertaken by Ibiquity Digital and is being co-funded by Ibiquity and NAB Fastroad. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/digital_radio/hd_radio/fm-digital-booster-advances-0925/ --PA Public Safety Radio Network Demos for First Responders The conference included emergency communications exercises designed to allow local officials to explore the ways they can take advantage of PA-Starnet, the commonwealth's public safety radio system. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/studio_audio/EAS/pa-public-safety-radio-demos-first-responders-0930/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Our speedy ASI564x linear PCI Express series gives you up to 4 stereo analog and 4 AES/EBU inputs/outputs (depending on model). SoundGuard surge protection, +24dBu analog levels, and SSX surround sound, too. http://www.audioscience.com ---------------------------------------- INDUSTRY --2009 NAB Radio Show Attendance: 2,507 This is only slightly fewer attendees than last year's show in Austin, which was 2,649. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/convention_news/nab_radio_show/nab-radio-show-attendance-2507-0925/ --NAB Names 2009 Marconi Award Winners Winners of the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Awards were announced Thursday night at the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show held at the NAB Radio Show in Philadelphia. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/convention_news/nab_radio_show/nab-2009-marconi-awards-winners-0925/ --Arbitron: Radio Reaches More Consumers than TV or Newspapers This is the first annual report that includes Portable People Meter (PPM) data from several major markets as well as diary data. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/arbitron-radio-more-than-tv-newspapers-0929/ --Jaguar Plans HD Radio as Standard for Future Flagship Model The XJ is due in dealerships in early 2010. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/digital_radio/hd_radio/jaguar-hd-radio-standard-future-flasgship-model-0929/ --127th AES Convention Charts Daily Lunchtime Keynotes In addition to the Oct. 9 keynote address to be presented by Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Bill McGlaughlin at the opening ceremonies of the 127th AES Convention, three daily keynote programs have been added. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/convention_news/aes/aes-daily-lunchtime-keynotes-0929/ --Aranet: Radio News Usage Increases While Newspaper/TV News Use Drops Consumers reported getting 31 percent of their news and information from television, and 19.4 percent from both radio and daily newspapers. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/aranet-radio-news-usage-increases-newspaper-tv-drop-0929/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Logitek's cost-effective IP audio solutions http://www.logitekaudio.com/jetstream_mini.html give you the flexibility you need for audio routing, distribution and mixing for about a third of the price you've come to expect. Call (800) 231-5870 or click for information http://www.logitekaudio.com. ---------------------------------------- BUSINESS --BMW Adds HD Radio as Standard to More Cars This Fall, HD Radio will be available as a standard feature across three additional BMW models: the 1 Series, 3 Series, and Z4 Roadster. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/digital_radio/hd_radio/bmw-hd-radio-standard-0929/ --Harris Links Vistamax with Automation Products The relationships will allow vendors to interface their radio automation systems to the Harris PR&E VM Quadra, the latest entry in the company's range of PR&E Vistamax audio management systems. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/studio_audio/automation/harris-links-vistamax-automation-0929/ --Full Compass Systems Plans Grand Opening Expo and Party The expo will feature representatives from manufacturers. Full Compass will provide food, live music and contests throughout the expo A prize wheel will feature giveaways. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/business/full-compass-systems-grand-opening-party-0929/ --Jacapps Hits One Million Downloads The developer has close to 90 apps in the Itunes Store. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/business/jacapps-one-million-downloads-0929/ --Sales Call * Logitek has made numerous sales across the country * Radio One is now subscribing to the Ando Media suite of services including Webcast Metrics, Ad Injector and Royalty Reporting. * Liquid Compass has signed multi-year agreements with Salem Communications and Saga Communications to provide streaming radio services. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/salescall/sales-call-090924/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ProAudio.com http://www.proaudio.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=313&page=1&sort=2a is your # 1 source for Barix gear http://www.proaudio.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=313&page=1&sort=2a online! With numerous applications ranging from STL to ad insertion and remote monitoring, there's a Barix IP-based audio solution http://www.proaudio.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=313&page=1&sort=2a waiting for you. Learn more http://www.proaudio.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=313&page=1&sort=2a ---------------------------------------- PRODUCTS --Comrex Releases 2.7 Firmware for Access Products Functionality enhancements include HTTP streaming, added support for 3G wireless devices, the addition of FLAC algorithms and Web browser improvements. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/studio_audio/codecs/comrex-releases-firmware-access-0929/ --Holophone Upgrades H2-Pro Surround Mic with Sennheiser Capsule The H2-Pro contains eight mic elements, now featuring Sennheiser MKE 2 mic capsules, arranged to coincide with the typical surround speaker setup found in a studio or home theater. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/studio_audio/microphones/holophone-upgrades-h2-pro-0929/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT For over 60 years, the AES has been the largest gathering of audio professionals and enthusiasts on the globe, attracting delegates from over 100 countries worldwide. The Technical Conference, and Exhibition provide attendees with a wealth of learning, networking and business opportunities. Join AES in New York http://www.aes.org/events/127/ for the 127th AES Convention, Oct. 9 -- 12, 2009 - Javits Convention Center. ---------------------------------------- FROM THE RADIO MAGAZINE CALENDAR --FCC Dateline For noncommercial stations in the following locations only, the biennial ownership report deadline is Oct. 1: Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Washington and the Pacific Islands. Oct. 1 is the deadline for radio stations in Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington and the Pacific Islands with more than 10 full-time employees to electronically file their Broadcast EEO Mid-Term Reports (Form 397) with the FCC. Oct. 1 is the deadline for radio stations licensed in the following states to place their annual EEO Reports in their public files: Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Missouri, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Washington and the Pacific Islands. Nov. 1 is the deadline for submission of biennial ownership reports for commercial radio stations in all states and territories. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/fcc/radio_fcc_approves_am/#dateline --This Week in Radio History Sep 29, 1926 NBC incorporated Sep 29, 1936 First use of radio broadcasts for a US presidential campaign Sep 29, 1992 First FM HD Radio broadcast: WILL-FM, Urbana, IL Oct 1, 1982 First CD players are sold in Japan Oct 2, 1995 FCC eliminates licensed operator requirements Oct 3, 1938 Alec Reeves patents Pulse Code Modulation (French Patent 852,153 filed Oct. 3, 1938) Oct 3, 1942 First successful rocket launch starts space age Oct 3, 1837 Morse files a caveat on the telegraph with U.S. Patent Office Oct 4, 1957 Sputnik is launched Oct 4, 1983 President Reagan signs Radio Marti into law CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS NAB Satellite Uplink Operators Training Seminar (http://www.nab.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Events1&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=14343) Oct 5 - 8 Washington SBE22 Broadcast & Technology Expo and SBE National Meeting (http://www.sbe22expo.org) Oct 6 - 7 Verona, NY 127th AES (http://aes.org/events/127) Oct 9 - 12 New York Wisconsin Broadcast Clinic (http://www.wi-broadcasters.org) Oct 13 - 15 Madison, WI KAB Convention (http://www.kab.net/) Oct 18 - 20 Topeka, KS Have an event to add? 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