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In the June 19, 2009 Issue:

FCC sets new deadline for completion of 2GHz BAS relocation
Generators, Part I
Sky News to launch HD service in spring 2010
KGEB-TV improves workflow efficiency with tapeless camcorders
Danish public service broadcaster deploys Dalet Enterprise Edition
Remote Digital Media bases new flypack on FOR-A switcher

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 Top Story
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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Generators, Part I

For truly large backup power or to power a system for many hours or days, a generator is required. We could spend the next week covering aspects of generators, but if you take away anything from this series of articles on backup power, remember this: Designing and installing a backup power system is best left to the experts.

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Webinar: IP Networks for Broadcaster Applications

If you are a broadcast engineer interested in understanding how Internet Protocol (IP) networks can be used as a transport layer for next generation broadcasting you are invited to join our panel of Cisco Consulting Engineers on Friday June 12th. During this one hour live broadcast you will learn how IP, Ethernet and Multi Protocol Label Switching compare to other transport protocols and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to our Cisco specialists.

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 Industry News
Sky News to launch HD service in spring 2010

The UK satellite broadcast service plans to kick off its HD news channel after completing an extensive HD upgrade of its studio, news graphics and field acquisition resources.

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Utilizing Smooth Streaming

Smooth Streaming, Microsoft’s new adaptive streaming technology, is an exciting advancement that brings us closer to Web-based television-like delivery of HD media content. This white paper will introduce you to Smooth Streaming and explains how you can apply the technology in real-world VOD and live event broadcasting applications.
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KGEB-TV improves workflow efficiency with tapeless camcorders

The Tulsa, OK, station is using the GFCam HDS-V10 Flash Memory tapeless HD camcorder to maintain production efficiency.

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White Paper: Archiving in the Entertainment and Professional Media Market

The amount of digital content created by media & entertainment customers is growing at an alarming rate and archiving is becoming a critical factor to many media companies success. This report explores the current trends and drivers for digital archiving in the entertainment and professional media markets.
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 Newsroom
Danish public service broadcaster deploys Dalet Enterprise Edition

The system is being used by DR for an efficient radio and TV newsroom computing workflow for more than 2000 users.

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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
Remote Digital Media bases new flypack on FOR-A switcher

The FOR-A HVS-300HS was chosen for the flypack system because of its versatility, rich feature set and ease of operation.

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Fujinon introduces XA50X9.5B ESM-D HD telephoto lens

The mounted design is ideal for ENG cameras with system expanders.

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CNBC Asia chooses Chyron for on-air graphics

The business news network will use CAMIO servers to complement its new LEX2 graphics system for SD graphics production.

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Panasonic announces price, availability of new 16-input live switcher

The AV-HS450 HD/SD live switcher offers 16 SD/HD-SDI standard inputs with a built-in, dual-screen multiviewer, multiple keyers and four aux busses.

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Extron rolls out USP 507 signal processor

The universal signal processor features a seven-input switcher that supports all common analog and digital video formats.

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While MPEG-4 AVC is key to Mobile ATSC, without significant progress in MPEG-2 encoding in the past few years, broadcasters wouldn’t have the chance to wring out additional bits from their HD channels to make room for the new on-the-go service, says Mark Aitken, director of advanced technology for Sinclair Broadcast Group... Click here.
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Intended for broadcast engineers interested in understanding how Internet Protocol (IP) Networks can be used as a transport layer for next generation broadcaster networks... Click here.
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JVC’s Carl Hicks, director of broadcast sales demonstrates the company’s new HM700 camera, which records directly to SDHC memory cards in the QuickTime format for Final Cut Pro and optionally to SxS media compatible with Sony's XDCAM EX format... Click here.
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