BE_RF UPDATE_ Penton Media January 5, 2012 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/1216 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Not Just Digital. Better Digital. http://www.linear-tv.com Linear's new AT8001 series of Exciters are feature-rich with options based key code programming that puts you in the driver's seat to deploy what you want -- when you want it. Its unparalleled Non-Linear Pre-Correction capabilities deliver Memory Correction Effects Compensation and Crest Factor Reduction, providing maximum amplifier efficiency and more Watts per Dollar. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/WEAU-begins-broadcasting-from-new-tower-01052012/?YM_MID='mmid' OET seeks comments on TV receive site waiver requests Seventeen LPTV stations and Multichannel Video Program Distributors are requesting the waivers so their TV receive sites outside an FCC-defined boundary can be listed in the white space database. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/OET-seeks-comments-TV-receive-site-waiver-requests-01052012/?YM_MID='mmid' ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Nucomm Newscoder 4 http://www.imt-broadcast.com/newscoder-4?cat=Products A compact, low power, HD/SD, video/audio encoder, delivers MPEG-4 H.264 SD and HD. Can attach to legacy BAS equipment in ENG/OB truck, helicopter or camera transmitter. With the efficient encoding, HD pictures can be transmitted over SD SNG system supporting HD bit rates as low as 6MPBS. ---------------------------------------- FCC ACTIONS --Spectrum Bridge receives FCC nod for white spaces database The commission's Office of Engineering and Technology has approved the Spectrum Bridge TV white space database system. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/ott/FCC-approves-Spectrum-Bridge-white-spaces-database-12282011/?YM_MID='mmid' Media Bureau announces new filing requirement for CSR, CSC petitions Effective Jan. 3, Cable Special Relief and Cable Show Cause petitions must be submitted electronically using the FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/Media-Bureau-announces-new-filing-requirement-for-petitions-01052012/?YM_MID='mmid' Media Bureau extends reply comment deadline in TV public file proceeding The bureau extended the deadline for reply comments till Jan. 17 following a request from the NAB. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/Media-Bureau-extends-reply-comment-deadline-TV-public-file-proceeding-01052012/?YM_MID='mmid' ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Transmitting straight from the editor's desk In his new blog, Broadcast Engineering Editorial Director Brad Dick posts his rants, raves and reviews of what's happening in the industry. To read his latest post, visit http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad . ---------------------------------------- DATELINE --Dateline The deadline for submissions for the 2012 Spring Technical Forum sponsored by the NCTA, SCTE and CableLab is Jan. 6. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/Tektronix-introduces-compact-RF-power-meters-01052012/?YM_MID='mmid' ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Broadcast Engineering Specialized Training eBook, on sale now! https://www.buypenton.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=BEBIPN If you need to know how modern IP solutions can be applied effectively in today's video and audio control and production rooms, you need to read the Building IP Video Networks eBook. This eBook explores the basics of IP terminology, its technology and application in media environments. View Table of Content + Buy Now https://www.buypenton.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=BEBIPN ---------------------------------------- MORE RF PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS --NBC goes with Lectrosonics for live audio production NBC uses Lectrosonics wireless technology for the production of Access Hollywood LIVE, much of which takes place at New York's Rockefeller Center. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/NBC-chooses-Lectrosonics-live-audio-production-01052012/?YM_MID='mmid' Game Time Communications chooses Telex intercom systems, part 1 Football intercom consultant Andy Cocallas of Game Time Communications uses Telex intercom systems to overcome interference and other obstacles to the fast flow of information between on-field and off-field coaching staff. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/Game-Time-Communications-Telex-intercoms-part-1-01052012/?YM_MID='mmid' Advertisement ---------------------------------------- DVB World http://www.dvbworld.org/ has become the biggest annual gathering dedicated to DVB standards, services and technology. It offers an unequalled opportunity to hear about the latest developments and deployments, with an emphasis on useful information and informed analysis rather than commercial pitches. This year's Conference and Exhibition will take place from March 12 to 14 at the Crowne Plaza - St. Peter's Hotel, Rome. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- The amount of digital content created by media & entertainment customers is growing at an alarming rate. From the retention of final cuts and raw content that may find life in future projects to digital preservation efforts, more and more content is being maintained. Click here! http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/quantum/ ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Keith Blaisdell, WHTM-TV director of technology, discusses the station's new news production workflow and its transition to HD local news. 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