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In the November 19, 2009 Issue:

CTIA takes aim at TV spectrum; broadcast associations counter
UK Channel 4 transmits 3-D during special week of telecasts
FCC seeks comment on National Broadband Plan
Dates and events you need to know
CCTV relies on CamPac2, Newscaster system for Chinese holiday festivities

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 Top Story
CTIA takes aim at TV spectrum; broadcast associations counter
By Phil Kurz

The wireless industry has asserted in an FCC filing that the public interest would be better served by reallocating broadcast TV spectrum for mobile wireless use, but the NAB and the Association for Maximum Service Television disagree.

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 Industry News
UK Channel 4 transmits 3-D during special week of telecasts

This week, Channel 4 is presenting prerecorded and live stereoscopic broadcasts using an encoding system from ColorCode 3-D.

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Cambridge hopes wireless industry goes InCognito for white space devices

The new InCognito platform is based on cognitive spectral-sensing radio technology that until now has been used in defense and security applications.

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 FCC Actions
FCC seeks comment on National Broadband Plan

The commission is working under a Congressional deadline of Feb. 17, 2010, to create the National Broadband Plan (NBP) to provide all Americans with broadband Internet service.

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Media Bureau extends filing deadline regarding Hazelton satellite petition

The deadline to file responses to a petition for declaratory ruling regarding restrictions on satellite antennas in the Pennsylvania community has been extended until Dec. 31.

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Dates and events you need to know

Broadcasters have less than one month to prepare and file the revised FCC Form 323 ownership report with the commission.

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Transmitting straight from the editor’s desk

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 RF Products and Reviews
CCTV relies on CamPac2, Newscaster system for Chinese holiday festivities

To cover the Chinese National Day Parade, two CamPac2 transmitters and GoPac2 5W docking amplifier units were placed in cars following China’s president.

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Eyeheight to feature logo and ticker generator at InterBEE2009

The CW-2M HD/SD also features an integral keyer.

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Crawford renews contract to provide shuttle launch satellite feeds

The company provides transmission services for space shuttle feeds via three Ku-band trucks.

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South Africa selects MHEG-5 interactive middleware

The MHEG specification includes a platform-wide EPG that will allow consistent listings and onscreen branding.

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RF Central assists Buffalo Bills with in-stadium wireless camera system

The video production unit of the NFL team is using a combination of an RF Central RFX-CMT-II transmitter and RMR-X6-II diversity receiver.

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