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BEYOND the HEADLINES
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In the November 2, 2009 Issue:

FCC considers TV spectrum for broadband use
Broadcasters slash expenses no matter the cost
CEA says $1 trillion could be raised from broadcast spectrum
FCC looks into content control technologies
Broadcast Pix ships file-based switcher macros for Slate system
KBNC selects VectorBox for news playout in San Francisco

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 Top Story
FCC considers TV spectrum for broadband use

The final FCC plan is scheduled for release in February.

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Broadcasters slash expenses no matter the cost

Okay, it’s an over-the-top headline, but I wanted to capture your attention. I’ve recently been struck by the seemingly absurd ways company managers try to cut operating costs.

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 News
CEA says $1 trillion could be raised from broadcast spectrum

The CEA has urged the FCC to work with the Obama administration.

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Mobile DTV transmission systems are ready for deployment

Suppliers of DTV transmission equipment said they are ready with the technology and systems required to leverage part of a station's 19.6Mb/s of allotted spectrum for sending video via terrestrial signals to portable devices.

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 FCC & Industry Update
FCC looks into content control technologies

Chairman Genachowski said that broadcasting remains the exclusive source of video for millions of people.

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FCC allows North Carolina’s WGHP-TV to relocate to its pre-DTV transition channel

WGHP had changed from channel 35 to channel 8 during the DTV transition on June 12.

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ATSC loudness seminar this week in Washington, D.C.

The seminar will provide detailed presentations on the ATSC Recommended Practice for establishing and maintaining audio loudness for digital television.

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Avid’s Kovalick awarded 2009 David Sarnoff Medal from SMPTE

Since 1993 Kovalick has worked in the field of hybrid AV and IT systems.

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Don Markley dies

Markley was an occasional contributor to Broadcast Engineering and Radio magazines.

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 New Products & Reviews
Broadcast Pix ships file-based switcher macros for Slate system

The integrated production system now includes Fluent Macros that combines switcher moves and files recalls.

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Utah Scientific Dot.Box allows economical multichannel operation

Dot.Box targets broadcasters that have avoided mutlichannel deployments.

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ScheduALL Resource Management helps Virgin Media Television streamline production

ScheduALL’s business tools enable the facility to measure and monitor the use and productivity of its various resources.

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Echolab offers affordable upgrade to new HD production switcher

For a limited time, the company will cost-effectively replace any existing system.

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Petrol offers portable P2 recorder bag

Petrol's thermoformed cold-laminate panels provide maximum equipment protection and durability.

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 More New Products
KBNC selects VectorBox for news playout in San Francisco

The tapeless workflow is used to broadcast Korean programming 24/7.

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Sky News chooses EVS for ingest, edit and playout

Sky News and EVS are working together to introduce new technology at the broadcaster’s West London headquarters for the launch of Sky News HD in the spring of 2010.

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Lectrosonics announces Earset microphone

The HM172 can be used with any Lectrosonics UHF beltpack transmitter.

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ATI unveils digital audio distribution system

Signal routing is provided via rear-panel accessible DIP switches.

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New Apple iMacs include edit-friendly LED displays

The LED-backlit displays with a 16:9 aspect ratio makes the new iMac models more accurate for video editing.

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Podcast
Darren Alline, chief engineer of WPLG in Pembroke Park, FL, has two tips for his peers in the industry who are planning to transition to HD local news: HD ENG is worth the effort and expense, and closed-captioning and working in a 720p environment are harder than one would think. Click here.
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