BE_RF UPDATE_ Penton Media October 1, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/267 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.mrcbroadcast.com) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Incoming NAB chief Gordon Smith offers industry words of encouragement Gordon Smith, who will assume the role of NAB president and CEO Nov. 1, told an NAB Radio Show audience he would work to grow the strengths and improve the weaknesses of radio and TV stations. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/incoming-nab-chief-gordon-smith-industry-words-encouragement-0930 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Get the "Installing a Monitor in Your RF System" http://www.bird-technologies.com/BE/ENLWP2 whitepaper from Bird Technologies Group http://www.bird-technologies.com/BE/ENL2, a leader in RF power measurement and management. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/rohde_schwarz-outdoor-housing-broadcast-transmitters-0929 Clear-Com to showcase Tempest2400 wireless intercom at AES 2009 Temptest2400 operates in a license-free frequency band where it is fundamentally resistant to interference from other wireless devices. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/clear-com-showcase-tempest2400-wireless-intercom-eas2009-1001 TeamCast unveils DVB-T2 receiver The Dmod4-T2 provides real-time demodulation of the off-air signal and provides the means to measure and to monitor signal performance. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/teamcast-unveils-dvb-t2-receiver-0929/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT It's time to enter Broadcast Engineering's 9th Annual Excellence Awards contest. 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