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Sprint
Nextel, broadcasters seek extension on FCC 2GHz BAS relocation deadline
The company and groups representing broadcasters have asked the
commission to extend the 2GHz BAS relocation deadline until Feb. 10,
2010.
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Industry News
Stations
cite different reasons for staying on in analog
While the reasons why 43 stations withdrew requests to transition
to DTV Feb. 17 vary, some share concern over difficulty in meeting
FCC-mandated eleventh hour requirements.
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 DVB World 2009 is at the Berliner Congress
Center, 9 to 11 March. It is the largest annual gathering dedicated to
DVB standards, services and technology. The conference will cover a wide
range of topics with key sessions dedicated to IPTV and web TV, the new
cable standard - DVB-C2, and the impact of DVB-T2 on terrestrial
services. Further information can be found at: www.dvbworld.org
Acquisition
Pilot
failure likely caused '07 collision of two Phoenix ENG copters
The National Transportation Safety Board says the pilots of news
choppers from KTVK-TV and KNXV-TV that collided and crashed July 27,
2007, were occupied with their reporting duties as they covered a police
pursuit and failed to see each other.
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 OCTOPUS6, a cross-platform
Newsroom Computer System is available for the market at NAB2009. The new
version has been developed with assistance of users, redesigned to work
faster and to be much more user friendly. OCTOPUS6 introduces robust
server architecture with seamless load-balancing and automatic
fail-over.
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Newsroom
India's
Doordarshan digitizes national media archives
Doordarshan has implemented a Dalet Media Library to archive
thousands of hours of programs, including current affairs and political
commentary.
TV
Cultura nears completion of major digital, HD migration
The publicly funded Brazilian broadcast network has installed a
wide variety of Grass Valley equipment that is operational at its main
broadcast and production facility.
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 Transmitting straight from the editor’s
desk
In his new blog, Broadcast Engineering Editorial Director Brad
Dick posts his rants, raves and reviews of what’s happening in the
industry. To read his latest post, visit blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad.
New Products
Nucomm
to unveil Newscaster DR 2 diversity receiver
The updated version of the Newscaster DR offers new features
including a split box.
Telemetrics
offers new camera-elevating, wall-mount system
The H-frame elevating, belt-driven track system can be controlled
with various Telemetrics control panels and computer software.
Solid
State Logic to show streamlined C100 system
The company will show the digital audio console with the new
Blackrock processor as well as a new modular I/O rack, stage box and
router at the NAB Show.
ISIS
Group announces MiniBlox 4206 DA
The new member of the MiniBlox distribution amplifier family
supports all SDI standards from 270Mb to 3GHz.
RF
Central to introduce expanded handheld COFDM receiver offerings
At the NAB Show, the company will show versions of the RFX-PRX-II
handheld COFDM monitor/receiver with support for 2GHz, 5.8GHz and 6.4GHz
bands.
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