BE_RF UPDATE_ Penton Media August 20, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/227 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.mrcbroadcast.com) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --WVUE moves a step closer to ending DTV reception woes By Phil Kurz The New Orleans station hopes a new FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ultimately will put an end to its troublesome DTV service on Channel 8. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/wvue-moves-step-closer-0820 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Your Mobile Broadcast Solution Let LARCAN Move You. Anywhere. LARCAN Broadcast Solutions -- Start to Success. 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Learn more about distributed transmission http://www.axcera.com/dts-sfn/distributed-transmission-systems.php Axcera | The RF Experts | 1-800-215-2614 | www.axcera.com http://www.axcera.com ---------------------------------------- FCC ACTIONS --Latest 2GHz BAS report shows 'extraordinary' progress on relocation Sprint Nextel told the FCC in an Aug. 3 filing that 92 percent of all 2GHz Broadcast Auxiliary Service replacement equipment has been delivered. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/latest-2ghz-bas-report-shows-extraordinary-progress-relocation-0811 Media Bureau reminds MVPDs of EEO report filing deadline Multi-Channel Video Programming Distributors must file their annual Multi-Channel Video Programming Distributor EEO Program Annual Report To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/media-bureau-reminds-mvpds-0820 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT 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. Read Now. http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/smooth-streaming-viewcast/index.html ---------------------------------------- DATELINE --Dates and events you need to know IBC returns to the RAI Centre in Amsterdam, with the conference running from Sept. 10 - 14, and the exhibition opening on Sept. 11 and closing on Sept. 15. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/dates-events-need-know-0820 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT 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 http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad. ---------------------------------------- RF PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS --OmniBus iTX offers integrated compliance recording from Ideas Unlimited The ContentProbe plug-in for iTX gives a fully integrated solution that delivers a recording of channel output for regulatory or technical compliance. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/omnibus-itx-offers-compliance-0820 Dielectric receives ISO 9001:2008 certification The ISO 9001:2008 standard lays out specific requirements an organization needs to fulfill to achieve customer satisfaction. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/dielectric-receivers-iso-0820 International Data Corp. acquires some Comtech Tiernan Video product lines IDC acquired both the radio and television network product lines of Tiernan. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/international-data-corp-acquires-0820 RTW announces products meet latest ITU loudness metering directives From its DigitalMonitor units to the SurroundControl 31900/31960, RTW's products allow for consistent and functional loudness metering of stereo, multichannel and surround audio. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/rtw-announces-products-0820 Signum Bildtechnik to resell Volicon Observer line A new reseller agreement authorized the Munich, Germany-based reseller to offer the Volicon Observer line in German-speaking countries and Russia. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/signum-bildtechnik-resell-volicon-0820 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Experience our community in the Broadcast Engineering Forum! The forum is a place for you, the reader, to discuss the issues that matter. 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