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In the November 1, 2011 Issue:

FCC infographic lays out case for voluntary incentive auction
Time Warner cable rejects HD antenna that eliminates need for 'expensive cable service'
Sony equips Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center
SMPTE tech conference author proposes use of on-channel MDTV repeaters, broadband to enhance experience of on-premise sports fans
Study finds growing use of online, alternate delivery methods for TV among viewers
Blackmagic Design releases update for DaVinci Resolve

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 TOP STORY
FCC infographic lays out case for voluntary incentive auction

The commission released an infographic that uses pictures and headlines to make the case that a voluntary incentive auction can solve a future spectrum crunch for smart phones and tablets.

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 NEWS
Time Warner cable rejects HD antenna that eliminates need for 'expensive cable service'

The cable operator has refused to run ads for the Mohu Leaf HDTV antenna in two markets, Mohu says.

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FCC vacates 2007 order on broadcast public filings, adopts notice proposing rulemaking on online public files

The commission is seeking comment on proposals aimed at reducing the burden placed on the broadcast industry in creating and maintaining a public file online.

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ITU study group agrees on technical specs for UHDTV

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has revealed new technical specifications for Ultra High Definition Television (UHDTV).

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 HD SHOWCASE
Sony equips Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center

The home to the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers unveiled an upgraded scoreboard HD control room to enhance the experience of fans visiting the facility.

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Purdue University entertains in-stadium fans with Grass Valley production technology

Hall of Music Productions has acquired more than $1 million in HD production equipment from Grass Valley to enhance in-stadium, in-arena and campuswide distribution of events.

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 SOUND OFF
SMPTE tech conference author proposes use of on-channel MDTV repeaters, broadband to enhance experience of on-premise sports fans

Gustavo Marra, manager application engineering at ATEME, delivered a paper at the 2011 Annual SMPTE Technical Conference and Exhibition proposing the use of existing technology to make it more enjoyable for sports fans to attend events.

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 STATS & STUDIES
Study finds growing use of online, alternate delivery methods for TV among viewers

Findings from a new study by Horowitz Associates reveal growing popularity of streaming and alternate platforms to watch TV content.

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Analysis finds incentive auction alternative generates greater revenue for U.S. Treasury, delivers better consumer service

An analysis of an alternative to incentive auctions presented at the National Press Club by the Coalition for Free TV and Broadband finds the group's proposal will generate continuing revenue totaling more than $200 billion over time for the Treasury.

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 HD PRODUCTS & REVIEWS
Blackmagic Design releases update for DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve 8.1 update allows the import and export Final Cut Pro X timelines using the new Final Cut Pro rich XML file format.

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Sonnet Technologies introduces DiOPro card reader

With one slot each for CF and SD media, DiO has the ability to transfer data from the fastest professional memory cards at high speeds.

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Mediahouse HD control galleries add Custom Consoles Module-R furniture

The new installation is equipped to deliver round-the-clock coverage of major-league football to UK broadcasters.

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Russian facility company inks deal with EVS for HD production servers

For its new fleet of 12 HD OB trucks, Panorama will add EVS XT3 servers, XF2 storage and IPDirector content management.

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TV One 1T-CT-670 system extends HDMI signals via single fiber

The 1T-CT-670 system consists of the 1T-CT-671 transmitter and the 1T-CT-672 receiver.

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