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In the December 16, 2011 Issue:

IP newsgathering — Part 3
WEAU-TV completes assembly of new 2000ft tower
BFMTV renews video uplink deal with LiveU
Objective coverage, technology propel new Indian HD news channel to No. 1
New ikan teleprompter kit turns iPad into field-ready teleprompter

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 Top Story
IP newsgathering — Part 3

Some broadcasters are rethinking the newsgathering equation, investing in IP newsgathering technology and reassessing the role of traditional ENG technology.

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 Industry News
WEAU-TV completes assembly of new 2000ft tower

Nine months after its tower collapsed, the Eau Claire, WI, station has completed assembly of a stronger, modern tower.

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RTDNA releases call for entries for 2012 Murrow awards

The association has changed its entry process for the 2012 Edward R. Murrow Awards.

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BFMTV renews video uplink deal with LiveU

BFMTV, a 24/7 news channel with more than 160 journalists, has expanded its global agreement with LiveU for use of the LU60 video uplink.

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WSET-TV transitions to HD local news

The station recently purchased eight GY-HM790Us and eight GY-HM750Us, which are being used for studio and ENG work.

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 Newsroom
Objective coverage, technology propel new Indian HD news channel to No. 1

Independent news channel Puthiya Thalaimurai offers viewers news coverage stripped of political bias with a combination of technology from Quantel, AP and Omnibus.

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New Bangladeshi news channel launches operations with Snell Kahuna

Independent Television in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has installed two Kahuna switchers.

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Romania's RCS & RDS selects ENPS for Bucharest broadcast center

The multiplatform ENPS systems will allow RCS & RDS journalists to write and share stories and content within the center and with regional newsrooms across Romania.

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 New Products
New ikan teleprompter kit turns iPad into field-ready teleprompter

The Elite iPad Teleprompter Kit is a portable through-the-glass teleprompter when needed and a robust 15mm rod-based camera support system when not.

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Camera Corps to debut Q-Ball Pre-Set at BVE 2012

The Q-Ball Pre-Set was developed in response to demand from those seeking the ability to store and rapidly recall pan, tilt, zoom and focus data.

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College of the Canyons upgrades with Broadcast Pix live production system

The Broadcast Pix live video production system is used for classroom instruction as well as the production of "Cougar News."

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Vizrt launches new DigitalGlobe Online service

The service lets designers add DigitalGlobe's most up-to-date satellite and aerial content to interactive broadcast graphics and maps.

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