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In the December 9, 2009 Issue:

Latest Sprint Nextel update reports significant progress on 2GHz BAS relocation project
FTC Chairman Leibowitz questions how journalism will survive
KPTV to expand live field contribution via new WiMAX camera-mount system
Post-Newsweek Stations adopt AXIS maps
Avid announces Avid iNEWS 3.0, Avid iNEWS Command 2.5

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 Top Story
Latest Sprint Nextel update reports significant progress on 2GHz BAS relocation project

According to the latest report from Sprint Nextel on the progress of relocating Broadcast Auxiliary Service licensees to spectrum around 2025MHz, 161 markets have wrapped up the project.

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FTC Chairman Leibowitz questions how journalism will survive

In remarks this week at the opening of a two-day conference examining the business model for news media, Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz said it seems the bottom is falling out of the news business.

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ABS to help journalists acquire skills for one-man-band newsgathering

Advanced Broadcast Solutions in SeaTac, WA, is developing a curriculum to meet the changing needs and news production workflows being employed by larger stations.

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Bernie Munzelle dies at 80

The former VP of sales and marketing for Hitachi’s Broadcast and Professional Division died Nov. 26 from heart failure.

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KPTV to expand live field contribution via new WiMAX camera-mount system

The Portland, OR, Meredith Broadcasting-owned station will begin using Nomad Innovation’s LiveEdge 3G/4G camera-mount transmitter to expand its live news coverage.

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Post-Newsweek Stations adopt AXIS maps

Using Chyron’s AXIS maps online content creation services fits well with the broadcast group’s approach to centralized news graphics.

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 ENG Products
Avid announces Avid iNEWS 3.0, Avid iNEWS Command 2.5

Avid’s iNEWS 3.0 and iNEWS Command 2.5 offer openness and integration that streamline newsroom workflows.

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Petrol unveils rain cover for RED ONE camera

Made primarily from clear polyurethane for maximum visibility, the new transparent rain cover offers quick access to all camera features.

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Sky News builds HD production control room, production studio based on Grass Valley gear

BSkyB will use the Grass Valley HD production equipment for Sky News' coverage of the UK’s upcoming general elections.

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KVIE-DT adds three Hitachi SK-HD1000 cameras

The SK-HD1000 cameras, which are equipped with Canon HD studio lenses, will be used to produce several live local TV programs.

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Texas High School adds P2 HD camcorders, HD switcher, projectors

The new Sullivan Performing Arts Center and John Thomas Theatre will present the work of many of the high school’s 220 broadcast journalist students.

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