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In the July 2, 2009 Issue:

2GHz BAS relocation on the move
More than 1.7 million homes still unready for DTV
Genachowski takes over FCC
Dates and events you need to know
TeamCast unveils NIM-1000

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 Top Story
2GHz BAS relocation on the move
By Phil Kurz

The BAS relocation project takes two important steps in June, but a possible hiccup remains.

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 Industry News
More than 1.7 million homes still unready for DTV

The latest figures from The Nielsen Company show 1.7 million TV households in the country are unready for DTV 16 days after the transition.

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 FCC Actions
Genachowski takes over FCC

The incoming chairman of the FCC laid out some of his goals for the agency to staff the day after being sworn in to the position.

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FCC advances LPTV, TV translator station transition to digital

The commission this week released a public notice establishing two separate filing dates to advance the digital transition of LPTV and TV translator stations.

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Utilizing Smooth Streaming

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 Dateline
Dates and events you need to know

RSI to offer RF Best Management Practices class in Chicago June 23.

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 RF Products and Reviews
TeamCast unveils NIM-1000

The NIM-1000 modules make is fast to integrate required signal interfaces into terrestrial transmitter systems.

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ToolsOnAir releases just:play automated playout

ToolsOnAir’s just:play has been developed for TV channels looking for reliable playout automation for their video and real-time graphic layouts.

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Sennheiser announces new RF consultation services

The array of premium services include transmitter customization, a free help desk, spectrum sweep consultations and Sennheiser's 700MHz rebate.

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MultiDyne SilverBullet delivers SDI, 3G HD-SDI transmission via single mode fiber

The 3in long SilverBullet is designed for simple, single-hop, 3G HD-SDI fiber optic runs with a clean signal at the start.

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M6 Group adds Linear Acoustic AERO.air audio processor

M6 is using the Linear Acoustic audio processor to upmix the stereo signal to 5.1 audio and for 5.1 and stereo dynamic processing.

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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.


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Podcast
Stanley S. Hubbard, chairman and CEO of Hubbard Broadcasting and son of company founder Stanley E. Hubbard, discusses many of the important firsts for the broadcaster. Click here.
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