BE_RF UPDATE_ Penton Media November 5, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/301 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.mrcbroadcast.com) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Report proposes clearing spectrum of broadcast television service A CEA-funded report to the FCC offers up a plan to clear, or partially clear, spectrum used by television broadcasters to satisfy the burgeoning demand for wireless broadband service. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/report-clearing-spectrum-broadcast-tv-1105 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Your Mobile Broadcast Solution Let LARCAN Move You. Anywhere. LARCAN Broadcast Solutions -- Start to Success. 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These one-hour events are free to attendees and enable them to learn right from their desktops or home computers. Visit https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=128443&sessionid=1&key=192BA4A948A35177FB4BC7CC2BF5CDBF&sourcepage=register for registration information. ---------------------------------------- FCC ACTIONS --Broadcast associations advise FCC on national broadband plan In comments filed with the commission, MSTV and NAB recommended the FCC take a broader view of assessing the value of spectrum than simply dollars and cents. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/broadcast-associations-advise-fcc-national-broadband-plan-1103/index.html Notice of inquiry seeks comment on protecting, serving children in digital media age The Notice of Inquiry asks to what extent children are using electronic media today, the benefits and risks this presents. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/notice-inquiry-seeks-comment-protecting-serving-children-imedia-age-1105 Copps sets stage of media ownership review Speaking to a group of scholars gathered in Washington, D.C., Nov. 2, FCC commissioner Michael Copps said existing media ownership rules have not served the public interest in terms of broadcast localism, ownership diversity and competition. 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In addition, the paper includes benchmark test results that will help users understand how concurrent operations impact file storage infrastructure. Read Now http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/file-storage-real-time-hd-workflow ---------------------------------------- DATELINE --Dates and events you need to know The Alaska Broadcasters Association Convention opens today in Anchorage. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/dates-events-you-need-know-1105 ---------------------------------------- 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 --Dielectric announces new LPTV digital antennas, filters The new product line is designed to offer a cost-effective means of transitioning low-power analog broadcasters to digital service. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/dielectric-announces-new-lptv-digital-antennas-filters-1105 Sinclair's WNUV-DT adds Rohde & Schwarz multiplexer, exciter for mobile DTV The heart of the A/153 Mobile DTV standard based system is the new R&S AEM100 emission multiplexer and the R&S SX800 frequency agile exciter. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/sinclairs-wnuv-dt-rohde-schwarz-multiplexer-exciter-mobile-dtv-1105 Green Dot TV deploys Harmonic technology to support DVB-T service Installed in St. James, Trinidad, the new Harmonic IP-based headend system provides compression and stream processing for more than 80 MPEG-4 AVC channels. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/green-dot-tv-deploys-harmonic-technology-support-dvb-tv-service-1105 RTW announces version 6.0 software for SurroundMonitor 10800X Version 6.0 software, which will be standard on all new 10800X units, adds an ITU BS.1770-compliant loudness meter. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/rtw-announces-version-6_0-software-surroundmonitor-10800x-1105 Monroe Electronics, DAS announce merger The move creates a unified source to meet the EAS needs of broadcasters, cablecasters, government and others. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/monroe-electronics-das-announce-merger-1105 Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://broadcastengineering.com/podcast/) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Archiving in the Entertainment and Professional Media Market: This report explores the current trends and drivers for digital archiving in the entertainment and professional media markets. Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/quantum/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Darren Alline, chief engineer of WPLG in Pembroke Park, FL, says while designing and building new HD studios in a greenfield space offers many advantages, it's not without its challenges. 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