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FCC Investigating Possible Reforms to Technical Regulations
WASHINGTON—An investigation has been launched by the FCC’s Technological Advisory Council into FCC technical regulations and the processes used to develop them to see if decreased regulatory burden can be implemented. The FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology issued a public notice about the investigation on Thursday, Aug. 31, and is seeking comments about technical regulations and the regulatory process for adopting and updating them.
Nautel Plans Fall Webinars
Nautel Plans Fall Webinars Transmitter technology and operation webinars also count for SBR recertification September 1, 2017 HACKETT'S COVE, NOVA SCOTIA—Transmitter maker Nautel has released its schedule for continuation of its transmitter technology and operation webinar series in the fall. Leading off on Oct. 4 is “Building for a Billion.” This webinar focuses on the company’s star project — the All India Radio digital radio build-out.
BW Broadcast Obtains ISO 9001:2015 Certification
CROYDON, ENGLAND—BW Broadcast has announced that it is now ISO 9001:2015 certified. The company explains that in order to achieve certification, it has met the requirements set out by the International Standards Organization and has been audited by the British Assessment Bureau in accordance with the 9001 standards. “As well as understanding and meeting our customer expectations, the ISO 9001 standard also focuses on staff development and improvement,” it stated in a release.
'Monumentally Complex and Time-Consuming'
WASHINGTON—More than one reader has commented that the FCC’s process stations to access its EAS Test Reporting System is too complicated. Others seem to think so too. Here’s what lawyers at the firm of Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin wrote in their latest e-newsletter: “Now for a bit of commentary. We know that the FCC announced in advance by public notice that stations would need to obtain a CORES Username in order to access ETRS and file the EAS forms for the national test,” the firm wrote.
Inovonics INOmini 638 Adds EAS Monitoring
Inovonics INOmini 638 Adds EAS Monitoring Firmware update brings new feature August 30, 2017 FELTON, CALIF.—Inovonics is rolling out a firmware update for its INOmini 638 HD Radio SiteStreamer monitor that adds EAS message monitoring and logging. The INOmini 638 will alert station personal with an email each time an EAS alert is received, or a single email log with the start and stop time of the alert received.
Arqiva Plans Wholesale 5G Fixed Wireless Access in London
Arqiva Plans Wholesale 5G Fixed Wireless Access in London August 30, 2017 LONDON—Arqiva has gained access to 15,000 more sites in London, after signing a 10-year contract with the Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames, giving it rights to install equipment in street furniture in the borough. The company is seeking to roll-out U.K.’s first 5G fixed wireless access network.
FCC Still Accepting EAS Form One Due to Harvey
WASHINGTON—U.S. radio and TV stations were supposed to have filled out a particular form by now in advance of September’s national EAS test. But the FCC is extending the deadline because of Harvey. “We are aware that some EAS Participants are currently responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey,” the commission posted on its EAS Test Reporting System web page. “Please know we will continue to accept Form One filings that are submitted in ETRS after the August 28 deadline.
Beasley Announces Company Awards
NAPLES, FLA.—Large group owner Beasley Media Group named the winners of its annual Operating Achievement Awards at the company’s recent management meeting in Naples, Fla. Steve Wright Leading the way was Engineer of the Year Steve Wright, working out of the cluster in Tampa, Fla. Market Manager of the Year was Mac Edwards, Detroit.
Report on the Implementation of DAB Across Arab States
AMMAN, JORDAN—Delegates attending a recent two-day DAB+ demo and workshop in Amman, Jordan, co-organized by WorldDAB and Arab States Broadcasting Union, and hosted by Jordan Radio TV (JRTV) and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC), heard about the extent of deployment of DAB+ across the Arab region, according to Bernie O’Neill of WorldDAB, in a recent post on Linkedin.
Radio Plays Important Role in Media Landscape of Switzerland
BIEL, SWITZERLAND—In Switzerland, 57 percent of radio broadcasts are now consumed in digital form. At the end of June 2017, 3.25 million DAB+ devices were in circulation, many more new vehicles are being equipped and the level of awareness of DAB+ shows a positive trend, according to the Swiss Office of Communications (OFCOM). In the spring of 2017, for every 100 minutes of radio air time consumed per day, Swiss citizens listened to an average of 57 minutes via DAB+ or the internet.
Radio Magazine’s Annual Salary Survey
From your Tech Editor-- Radio magazine is aimed at the community of radio engineers, of which you’re a member. Towards that end, we want to present the most accurate salary and compensation information that we can for people in our community. People like you are the key to that accuracy.
NAB Rejects Latest TV White Spaces Proposal
WASHINGTON—The TV white spaces (TVWS) debate is becoming news once again because of a proposal that recommends that the FCC set aside three 6 MHz-wide TVWS channels for unlicensed use in every market across the country. The FCC previously said the gap between 652-663 MHz and Channel 37 would be not be sold to wireless carriers and would in fact be used on an unlicensed basis, once the recent TV spectrum incentive auction was over.
NATE Creates Licensed Design Professional Membership Category
NATE Creates Licensed Design Professional Membership Category Category for those who provide engineering and design services to wireless and broadcast tower industry August 29, 2017 WATERTOWN, S.D.—The National Association of Tower Erectors is offering a new membership category for Licensed Design Professionals. NATE is opening the new category immediately, which is meant specifically for individuals who provide engineering and design services to the wireless and broadcast tower industry.
NAB Engineering Handbook: Dane Ericksen on BAS Frequency Coordination
This Q&A with Dane Ericksen, P.E., is one in a series of conversations Radio magazine will have with authors who contributed to the recently released 11th edition of the “NAB Engineering Handbook,” published by Taylor & Francis. Dane Ericksen Ericksen is co-chair of Engineers for the Integrity of Broadcast Auxiliary Services Spectrum and a consultant to Hammett & Edison Inc. in San Francisco. He serves on the SBE Certification Committee and as SBE Chapter 40 Secretary.
Hurricane Harvey Shuts Down Logitek’s Houston Office
Hurricane Harvey Shuts Down Logitek’s Houston Office Office will be closed Monday, Aug. 28, and possibly longer August 28, 2017 HOUSTON—Hurricane Harvey swept through Texas this past weekend, causing flooding and more damages. As a result, Logitek has announced that its Houston office will be closed on Monday, Aug. 28, with the possibility of staying closed longer if flooding persists.
AT&T Continues Millimeter-Wave Propagation Studies
AT&T Continues Millimeter-Wave Propagation Studies Move to 5G involves new technology and new bands at millimeter wave frequencies August 28, 2017 DALLAS—AT&T continues to test the propagation characteristics of millimeter wavelength RF signals even as it begins rolling out “5G” services in select places around the country.
Pai Issues Update on Harvey
Pai Issues Update on Harvey Communication networks near Harvey’s landfall most impacted August 28, 2017 WASHINGTON—After counties in Texas and Louisiana were hit by Hurricane Harvey over the weekend, which has since been reclassified as Tropical Storm Harvey, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has issued a statement providing an update on the FCC’s involvement: “Over the last three days, the Federal Communications Commission has been working in close coordination with the Department of Homeland Security...
Weekly Tech Reminders: Dither, and Equipment Performance Measurements
Weekly Tech Reminders: Dither, and Equipment Performance Measurements An excerpt from this week’s Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes August 28, 2017 The following is from the Alabama Broadcasters Association’s weekly e-newsletter, Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes. Thanks to ABA’s Larry Wilkins. To subscribe to the newsletter, email lwilkins@al-ba.com.
Duquesne Receives Preservation Grant
PITTSBURGH—Duquesne University has received almost $125,000 for a project aimed at preserving a collection of Pittsburgh-area radio broadcast materials to coincide with the centennial of radio broadcasting in 2019–2020, a release explained. The university will work with the National Museum of Broadcasting, based in Pittsburgh. The NMB has materials but no current facility.
Swiss Media Students Rely on RƎLAY
CHUR, Switzlerand—Media students at the University of Applied Sciences HTW in Chur, Switzerland, are learning multimedia production using Lawo R?LAY virtual radio mixing software. The system was installed and configured by Swiss multimedia solutions integrator 42am, co-founded by Andrin Egger and Mirko Fischli. The facilities include a radio studio with two adjacent voice-over booths, four production workstations, and a self-contained “mobile studio” in a wheeled flight case.
Jim Leifer Elected SBE President
INDIANAPOLIS—The Society of Broadcast Engineers will be under new leadership, as Jim Leifer was voted to take over the role of SBE president. Leifer, who is the senior manager of broadcast operations at American Tower Corporation, will take over for Jerry Massey when his term begins on Oct. 26. Jim Leifer The full results of the 2017 election for the national board of directors were been released.
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Ford’s SmartDeviceLink to Be Demoed at Radio Show
WASHINGTON—The 2017 Radio Show Marketplace will feature a 2017 Ford Fusion demonstrating the top three solutions for linking a driver’s smartphone with their auto dash, including SmartDeviceLink (SDL), a neutral platform that works for all top smartphone models; CarPlay, Apple’s link for iPhones; and Android Auto, Google’s link for Android phones. Photo credit: Market Strategies Int. SmartDeviceLink is an open-source automotive solution originally developed by Ford Motor Company.
Sweden Adds FM Licenses; Fiji Adds AM Radio Station
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—So often in the virtual pages of Radio magazine today we’ve been telling you about AM and even FM stations being turned off in various parts of the world. This time, we’re bringing you news plans for more FM stations and a new AM station that has been recently turned up. SWEDEN: The Government of Sweden recently announced FM allotments for three national networks and 35 regional and local licenses.
Nick Clooney to Emcee VOA Museum Broadcast Gala
WEST CHESTER, OHIO—Journalist Nick Clooney will emcee the upcoming Celebrate the Voice of America Under the Stars gala on Sept. 23 at the National Voice of America Museum in West Chester, Ohio. The Voice of America is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The fundraising event will have a big band theme with musical entertainment provided by museum favorite, Carmon DeLeone and the New Studio Big Band.
Mayme Ousley: Missouri’s first female mayor - Lebanon Daily Record : Local News
When Mayme Ousley and her husband, dentist Edward W. Ousley, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in St. James, Missouri, on September 25, 1955, one newspaper observed that it was not only an occasion to celebrate the couple’s golden anniversary but it was also a “golden opportunity” to pay tribute to Mayme’s many years of service to St. James as a civic leader and four-time mayor. Born Mayme Hanrahan in 1887 near Edgar Springs, Mayme grew up at Rolla and got married there in 1905.
The murder of Philip Schall - Lebanon Daily Record : Local News
Most people, I think, have a general notion of the division caused by the Civil War, but I sometimes wonder whether we fully appreciate the depth of the rancor and the length of time it persisted after the war. I know that the level of bitterness that lingered in Missouri and surrounding regions during the late 1800s never ceases to amaze me, even after years of researching and writing about the period.
Lebanon, Mo., editor murdered because of his alleged Rebel sympathies - Lebanon Daily Record : Local News
Alexander McFarland Hudson was a lawyer and editor of a Republican newspaper in Lebanon during the Civil War era. A strong Union man during the pre-war unrest and early part of the war, he voted for Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election and was personally acquainted with the president. In the summer of 1862, Hudson was appointed to the Laclede County Board by Union brigadier general E.B. Brown, commanding the Southwest Missouri District.
If you’re feeling hot, remember the summer of ‘54 - Lebanon Daily Record : Local News
The temperatures in the Ozarks have been pretty hot this summer but probably not much more so, if any, than normal. In fact, July has so far, as of the 22nd, probably not been quite as hot as usual. At least, I know that in Springfield the month of June had more really hot days than July has so far, and that is the opposite of what we normally expect in the region.
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