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In the November 3, 2011 Issue:

New DTV standard could emerge in three years, says Aitken
New coalition launches to support preservation of free, local TV
FCC releases handbook for mandated nationwide EAS test
Dateline
Harris offers integrated DVB-T2 transmission system

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New DTV standard could emerge in three years, says Aitken
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 Industry News
New coalition launches to support preservation of free, local TV

Members of the Future of TV Coalition will work together to advance policies that will let broadcasters innovate and better serve viewers.

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Obama nominates Pai, Rosenworcel as next FCC commissioners

Ajit VaradaraJ Pai and Jessica Rosenworcel will fill the spots left vacant this summer by the departure of Meredith Attwell-Baker and Michael Copps, who will leave the commission by year’s end.

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Time Warner cable rejects HD antenna that eliminates need for "expensive cable service"

The cable operator has refused to run ads for the Mohu Leaf HDTV antenna in two markets, Mohu says.

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 FCC Actions
FCC releases handbook for mandated nationwide EAS test

The nationwide EAS test is being conducted to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the EAS as a way to alert the public of national emergencies.

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FCC vacates 2007 order on broadcast public filings, adopts notice proposing rulemaking on online public files

The commission is seeking comment on proposals aimed at reducing the burden placed on the broadcast industry in creating and maintaining a public file online.

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FCC infographic lays out case for voluntary incentive auction
By Phil Kurz

Last week, the commission released an infographic that uses pictures and headlines to make the case that a voluntary incentive auction can solve a future spectrum crunch for smartphones and tablets.

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 Dateline
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The Alaska Broadcasters Association Convention opens Nov. 3 at the Anchorage Marriot Hotel.

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 RF Products and Reviews
Harris offers integrated DVB-T2 transmission system

The Harris system includes a compact video headend, test and measurement equipment and digital transmitters

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Rohde & Schwarz network management software simplifies transmitter site configuration

The company’s new R&S TS4570-K14 option for its R&S TS4570 network management application eliminates the need to configure every transmitter site separately.

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DEV adds signal recording feature to assist satellite industry in reducing interference

The addition of the signal recording feature to the company’s L-Band Signal Distribution System DEV 2190 allows users to access the RF signal level of any L-Band signal and/or LNB feeder current directly via a Web interface.

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Ericsson unveils RX8000 Series broadcast decoder

The Ericsson RX8000 receiver range has the capability to handle every video standard up to and including MPEG-4 4:2:2, HD, 10-bit.

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RRsat, NovelSat 3G-Sat announce 26 percent data rate increase with NS3 modulation

NS3 achieved a rate of 8.25Mb/s compared to DVB-S2’s rate of only 6.54Mb/s, over a 3MB carrier, the companies said.

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Volicon Observer 6.0 offers integrated loudness monitoring

The frame-accurate loudness measurement capability enables easy, reliable comparison of local ad loudness to the loudness of surrounding content.

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