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In the October 6, 2011 Issue:

• TV tops all sources of news about Hurricane Irene in three markets, survey says
• State broadcast associations ask joint deficit committee to 'preserve viewer access'
• FCC white paper explores deployable emergency communications system
• Deadline approaching for potential 2012 NAB speakers
• Richardson RFPD announces LDMOS RF power transistors for UHF broadcast

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 Industry News
State broadcast associations ask joint deficit committee to 'preserve viewer access'
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The leaders of 11 state broadcast associations have asked the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to protect viewers and the ability of TV broadcasters to innovate as they weigh how to proceed in authorizing the FCC to conduct voluntary incentive auctions.

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Quincy, IL, holds 9/11 dedication, remembrance ceremony

The City of Quincy dedicated a memorial to the victims of 9/11 featuring a 15ft long, 7000lb steel structure that was part of the antenna tower located on World Trade Center Building No. 1.

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FCC white paper explores deployable emergency communications system

The white paper examines how a “deployable aerial communications architecture” could provide communications in the event a catastrophic event renders terrestrial communications infrastructure incapacitated.

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Media Bureau opens filing window for 2011 biennial ownership reports

All commercial AM, FM, TV, LPTV, and Class A stations, must file FCC Form 323 on or before Dec. 1.

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FCC seeks comment on closed captioning implementation for IP-delivered video

The commission issued the NPRM to fulfill a requirement of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010.

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Deadline approaching for potential 2012 NAB speakers

Those interested in speaking at the 2012 NAB Show must submit their proposal to the National Association of Broadcasters by Oct. 21.

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 RF Products and Reviews
Richardson RFPD announces LDMOS RF power transistors for UHF broadcast

The MRFE6VP8600H and MRFE6VP8600HS are push-pull power transistors that provide enhanced efficiency and operate over the 470MHz to 860MHz frequency band.

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NVerzion automates Oceanic Time Warner Cable Hawaii

With four on-air automated transmission channels in place at Oceanic's Mililani facility, the cable operator now has access to complete broadcast station automation.

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Rohde & Schwarz SFC compact signal generator offers support of digital, analog broadcast standards

The R&S SFC compact modulator is a universal signal source that has been designed to fit the needs of a wide variety of applications.

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Radio Frequency Systems announces range of 8–pole models in PeakPower+ bandpass filters

Both the 8-pole and 6-pole models are available in a 500W, 1kW, 2.5kW, 5kW and 10kW variants.

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Volicon unveils Observer Mobile

Designed specifically for media executives on the go, Observer Mobile provides greater flexibility, portability and the added convenience of accessing live Observer streaming.

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