BE_RF UPDATE_ Penton Media November 19, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/315 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.mrcbroadcast.com) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --CTIA takes aim at TV spectrum; broadcast associations counter By Phil Kurz The wireless industry has asserted in an FCC filing that the public interest would be better served by reallocating broadcast TV spectrum for mobile wireless use, but the NAB and the Association for Maximum Service Television disagree. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/ctia-takes-aim-spectrum-1119 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Improve DTV coverage with Distributed Transmission Systems DTS is the choice of ATSC broadcasters trying to replicate analog TV coverage especially where terrain shielding creates coverage gaps. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/media-bureau-extends-deadline-1119 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT A Mechanism to Recover Lost MPEG / IP Delivery Data in Real Time sponsored by: Sencore In the ever advancing world of media content delivery, MPEG over IP (MPEG/IP) has been gaining popularity for a number of reasons. MPEG/IP delivery offers lower costs, higher bandwidth, greater efficiency, and new application possibilities over the traditional methods, such as: Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and RF networks. Along with the benefits, come a number of challenges. One of the biggest challenges is a mechanism to recover lost data in real-time. This paper will attempt to shed some light on the inner workings of the real-time data recovery mechanism: Pro-MPEG Code of Practice #3 Forward Error Correction (CoP#3 FEC). Read Now http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/recover-lost-mpeg-ip-real-time-1104/ ---------------------------------------- DATELINE --Dates and events you need to know Broadcasters have less than one month to prepare and file the revised FCC Form 323 ownership report with the commission. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/dates-events-need-know-1119 ---------------------------------------- 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 --CCTV relies on CamPac2, Newscaster system for Chinese holiday festivities To cover the Chinese National Day Parade, two CamPac2 transmitters and GoPac2 5W docking amplifier units were placed in cars following China's president. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/cctv-relies-campac2-newscaster-1119 Eyeheight to feature logo and ticker generator at InterBEE2009 The CW-2M HD/SD also features an integral keyer. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/eyeheight-features-logo-ticker-1119 Crawford renews contract to provide shuttle launch satellite feeds The company provides transmission services for space shuttle feeds via three Ku-band trucks. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/crawford-renews-contract-shuttle-1119 South Africa selects MHEG-5 interactive middleware The MHEG specification includes a platform-wide EPG that will allow consistent listings and onscreen branding. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/south-africa-selects-middleware-1119 RF Central assists Buffalo Bills with in-stadium wireless camera system The video production unit of the NFL team is using a combination of an RF Central RFX-CMT-II transmitter and RMR-X6-II diversity receiver. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/rf-central-assists-bills-1119 ---------------------------------------- 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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Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/multi-camera-studio-prodution/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- At the recent SMPTE Annual Tech Conference and Expo, Bitcentral CEO Fred Fourcher presented a paper on what stations must consider if they wish to submit HD news stories from the field via available broadband networks. Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/fred-fourcher-hd-field-1106/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Cisco demonstrates the DCM IP Video Gateway, an ultra-compact SDI gateway that delivers IP adapter capabilities for video contribution applications. 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