RADI_RADIO CURRENTS_ A Penton Media Publication September 17, 2009 To view this on the Web go to http://enews.penton.com/enews/beradio/v/676 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.audioartsengineering.com/) ---------------------------------------- NEWS --SBE Files Reply Comments On Medical Devices Spectrum Use SBE Reply comments supported its stated position that the proposed use of these devices in this band, particularly in the 455-456MHz RPU band, would endanger medical patients using MMN devices. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/sbe-comments-medical-spectrum-0914/ --FCC's Genachowski Posts Video Blog The video follows the launch of Blogband and the FCC's presence on Twitter last month. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/genachowski-video-blog-0915/ --DRM Releases Receiver Profiles The profiles aim to help manufacturers build stand-alone DRM or multi-standard receivers and stimulate digital radio markets across the world. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/digital_radio/drm-receiver-profiles/ ---------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------- INDUSTRY --NAB Announces Winner Of Don't Tax That Dial Radio Competition Titled Silence 97, the winning entry was one of numerous 30-second spots submitted for the competition. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/convention_news/nab_radio_show/tax-that-tial-competition-winner-0914/ --Clear Channel to Award $1 Million in Free Advertising to O'Toole Award Winners Winners for best large, mid-sized and small agency will each receive $300,000 in free advertising, with the best national public service campaign winner receiving $100,000. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/business/clear-channel-free-ads-otoole-0914/ --NATE Hosts Webcast on Multi-Employer Worksite Liability Issues The event will be led by Mark Lies, NATE's legal counsel and partner at Seyfarth Shaw, and Duane MacEntee, president and chief operating officer of Stainless. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/internet_watch/nate-webcast-multi-employer-liability-0914/ --Pittsburgh SBE Cancels 2009 Convention 2009 marks the first time the group has been forced to cancel its convention. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/news/pittsburgh-sbe-cancels-2009-convention-0915/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT YOUR NEXT PROCESSOR http://www.audio-processor.com?from=RC * Dynamic sound increases listenership * As loud as you want, without artifacts * Proven presets plus flexible control * For FM, AM, HD Radio and Web BW Broadcast http://www.audio-processor.com?from=RC (866) 376-1612 ---------------------------------------- BUSINESS --Dmarc Loses Arbitration with Google The suit sought damages of $720 million. Google bought Dmarc for about $100 million. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/business/dmarc-looses-arbitration-google-0916/ --General Cable Acquires Gepco International Gary Geppert, Gepco founder, has agreed to stay with the company. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/business/general-cable-acquires-gepco-0910/ --Triton Digital Media Acquires Ando Media Ando's Webcast Metrics in-stream audience measurement service is used by more than 6,800 stations and webcasters. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/business/dmarc-looses-arbitration-google-0916/ --Sales Call Wall Street Journal Radio has chosen an Axia console and audio networking gear, to be used in its network origination facilities in Monmouth, NJ. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/salescall/sales-call-090910/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT The Orban Optimod-FM 2300's http://www.proaudio.com/product_info.php?products_id=7738 affordability and solid, competitive sound make it an ideal choice for any broadcaster whose aspirations exceed their budget. Special pricing http://www.proaudio.com/product_info.php?products_id=7738 for Currents Online subscribers through 9/30 - only at ProAudio.com! Get Details. http://www.proaudio.com/product_info.php?products_id=7738 ---------------------------------------- RELOCATION --Potomac Instruments Moves to New Home The new facility has all of production on one big floor with only the parts department upstairs. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/business/potomac-new-home-0914/ PEOPLE --FCC Names New Enforcement Bureau Chief P. Michele Ellison is currently deputy general counsel, a position she has held for the last 12 years, and most recently served as acting general counsel of the FCC through July 2009. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/people/fcc-enforcement-bureau-chief-0910/ ---------------------------------------- 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 ---------------------------------------- PRODUCTS --Ipod Nano Adds FM Radio Tuner The Microsoft Zune and the newer Zune HD include an FM receiver already, and it was one way the competing device gave itself a separate identity from the Ipod. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/currents/products/ipod-nano-fm-tuner-0910/ --Sound Devices Releases Firmware Update 1.75 for 788T The new release introduces support for its new CL-2 Remote Control accessory. It also provides several new features and upgrades. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/studio_audio/recording/sound-devices-update-788T-0914/ FROM THE RADIO MAGAZINE CALENDAR --This Week in Radio History Sep 14, 2007 FCC allows AM IBOC operation at night (MM Docket 99-325) Sep 15, 1921 Westinghouse's WBZ, Springfield, MA, receives first U.S. broadcast license Sep 15, 1934 Mutual Broadcast System forms Sep 15, 1965 8-track players marketed Sep 17, 1995 BBC begins Eureka-147 DAB broadcasts Sep 18, 2006 WIYY-FM, Baltimore, becomes the 1,000th station to commence HD Radio transmissions Sep 20, 1956 First multistage rocket, the Jupiter C, launched To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/features/radio_today_radio_history/#september --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 CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS NAB Radio Show 2009 (http://www.nabradioshow.com/) Sep 23 - 25 Philadelphia Be a guest of Radio magazine and register for a free exhibits-only VIP pass (http://registration.experient-inc.com/ShowNAB092/DefaultFull.aspx?SCode=PL1042) using our code: PL1042 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 Have an event to add? E-mail radio@radiomagonline.com (mailto:radio@radiomagonline.com?subject=events_calendar) MORE FROM RADIO MAGAZINE --Find the Mic Winner for August Congratulations to Charles Eads of KGAL, Lebanon, OR. His name was drawn from the correct entries in the August Find the Mic Sweepstakes. He will receive a Heil PR-20 from Heil Sound. The mic icon was disguised as a crack in the block wall. Look for the mic icon hidden on the cover of the September issue (in your mailbox now) and you could be the next winner. To view the full article go to: http://radiomagonline.com/mag/findmic_2009_rules/ Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://www.comrex.com) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- The 2nd Annual Radio Excellence Awards Redesigned your facility in the last year? Visit http://www.radiomagonline.com/excellence-awards for more information. Talkback: The Blog What's happening in radio and what does it mean? 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