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In the December 15, 2011 Issue:

WEAU-TV completes assembly of new 2000-foot tower
New FCC order gives public comment opportunity prior to new tower application filings
FCC implements CALM Act rules
Dateline
TransMedia Dynamics announces support for BXF
LARCAN, Comtelsat announce partnership

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WEAU-TV completes assembly of new 2000-foot tower
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 Industry News
New FCC order gives public comment opportunity prior to new tower application filings

The order, released Dec. 9, sets up a notification process for the public before an antenna structure registration application is completed for antenna structures taller than 450 feet.

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NBC Universal’s Media Works expands roles for four executives

The network said this week it was expanding the role of Stacy Brady and three other executives.

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 FCC Actions
FCC implements CALM Act rules

The new rules require commercials to have the same average volume as the programs they accompany.

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FCC seeks comments on efforts to find outmoded rules

The commission is looking for answers to several questions regarding its newly released Preliminary Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules.

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FCC’s CSRIC to meet this week

The Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council will meet at commission headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Friday.

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 Dateline
Dateline

The deadline for filing comments with the FCC regarding its Further NPRM on TV broadcast licensees disclosure requirements is Dec. 22.

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 RF Products and Reviews
TransMedia Dynamics announces support for BXF

TMD has implemented BXF within its Mediaflex Publish module, which provides the link between Mediaflex asset management and the other applications.

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KRNV upgrades Reno facility with NVerzion technology

The upgrade allows KRNV to benefit from the latest NVerzion advancements, including implementation of the new Windows 7 operating system.

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African satellite TV provider chooses Harmonic for DVB-T2 network

Harmonic Electra, ProStream and ProView video headend systems are allowing efficient use of bandwidth and enhanced regional services.

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LARCAN, Comtelsat announce partnership

Comtelsat will provide LARCAN transmission products to government broadcasters in Mexico.

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Sencore provides MRD 3187B satellite receiver for PBS WARN Act compliance

Together with the Sencore Transport Data Injector (TDI 3000), a customized groomer solution developed for PBS, the MRD allows PBS to deliver next-generation Emergency Alert Services.

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