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In the June 24, 2009 Issue:

SPJ to recognize SNG pioneer Hubbard Broadcasting
CBS News rolls out redesigned Web site
FCC sets new deadline for completion of 2GHz BAS relocation
WPVI targets September for new digital HD news production workflow
KTLA upgrades news copter HD encoder with Telairity BC8100

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SPJ to recognize SNG pioneer Hubbard Broadcasting

The Society of Professional Journalists this week will honor Hubbard Broadcasting with its Historic Site in Journalism award.

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CBS News rolls out redesigned Web site

Among the goals of the new site is making it easier to identify the most important breaking news.

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FCC sets new deadline for completion of 2GHz BAS relocation

The Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking also addressed allowing MSS operators to commence service in non-relocated markets.

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WPVI targets September for new digital HD news production workflow

The ABC-owned Philadelphia station is installing an extensive complement of Grass Valley HD technology to support the new workflow.

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 ENG Products
KTLA upgrades news copter HD encoder with Telairity BC8100

The MPEG-4 H.264/AVC HD encoder supports contribution of higher-quality images while lowering the transmitted data rate from 18Mb/s to 12Mb/s.

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Q-Ball robotic camera delivers remote coverage in Costa Rican jungle

The HD/SD robotic camera was used to shoot 'I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me out of Here.'

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Telex RadioCom introduces BTR-80N wireless intercom

The narrowband system inherits all the standard features of the BTR-800 system including DSP digital processing and intelligent power control.

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Neutrik unveils XX-HD Series XLR cable connector

Equipped with a hybrid metal/rubber design, the new XX-HD Series is both dust and water protected.

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NYRA adds RF Central mobile receiver

The system allows the safety crew inside a track-side ambulance to watch the horses during each race, giving them a picture of what’s taking place on the track.

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