BE_RF UPDATE_ Penton Media September 17, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/254 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.mrcbroadcast.com) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Lightning strike disrupts transmission of Utah broadcasters By Phil Kurz A lightning strike to a transmission tower on Farnsworth Peak Sept. 13 knocked eight Utah television broadcasters off-air for a time. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/lighting-strike-disrupts-utah-broadcasters-0917 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Your Mobile Broadcast Solution Let LARCAN Move You. Anywhere. LARCAN Broadcast Solutions -- Start to Success. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/sbe-commission-keep-medical-devices-out-rpu-band-0916 Commission issues reminder of closed captioning obligations On Jan. 1, 2010, all new nonexempt Spanish language programming must be closed captioned. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/commission-issues-reminder-closed-captioning-obligations-0916 Ellison to head Enforcement Bureau P. Michele Ellison will become the next chief of the Enforcement Bureau on Sept. 28. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/ellison-head-enforcement-bureau-0916 ---------------------------------------- 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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Read Now. http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/smooth-streaming-viewcast/index.html ---------------------------------------- RF PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS --Envivio unveils 4Caster C42 three-screen encoder The 4Caster C42 extends the capabilities of the company's codec technologies to enable delivery of the best quality video within the tight bandwidth tolerances. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/envivio-unveils-4caste-c42-three-screen-encoder-0916 Satlynx expands media streaming offering in Europe Satlynx Media Streaming is now available more broadly in Europe and with an increased number of bandwidth and pricing options. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/satlynx-expands-media-streaming-offering-europe-0916 South African DTH operator inks deal with Intelsat The agreement extends and expands MultiChoice's existing contract on the Intelsat 7 satellite at 68.5 degrees East to the follow-on satellite, Intelsat 20, due to be launched in early 2012. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/south-african-dth-operator-inks-deal-intelsat-0716 Nevion unveils JPEG2000 encoders/decoders for IP, SDH, fiber overlay transport The three new Nevion Ventura 901 solutions shown at IBC2009 provide visually lossless compression for contribution and primary distribution applications. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/nevion-unveils-jpeg2000-encoders_decoders-ip-sdh-fiber-overlay-transport-0916 Polish public broadcaster launches free-to-air platform on ASTRA TVP has extended its satellite capacity contracts for the use of two transponders at ASTRA's main orbital position 19.2 degrees East. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/polish-public-broadcaster-launches-free-air-platform-astra-0916 Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://broadcastengineering.com/webcast/best ) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- This paper introduces broadcasters to a modular storage approach for scalable, cost-effective file storage and outlines the specific storage requirements for HD broadcasting workflows. In addition, the paper includes benchmark test results that will help users understand how concurrent operations impact file storage infrastructure. 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