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NAB: READI Act, NextGen TV Can Boost Alerting Capabilities
Gordon Smith says new innovations will only grow broadcasters’ ability as viewers’ first source of info.
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APTS Hands Out Service Awards on Capitol Hill
A number of representatives have been honored for their work for public broadcasters.
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Public Broadcasters Prepare for NextGen TV Opportunities
APTS Public Media Summit looked at how public stations can be a rich testing ground for new ATSC 3.0 capabilities.
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Former Air Talent Establish Congressional Broadcasters Caucus
Reps. Emmer and Boyle form bipartisan caucus to represent the interests of local broadcasters.
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Tightrope Updates Cablecast Community Media Software
Cablecast version 7.1 adds IP input and closed captioning functionality.
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Dallas’ New Public Broadcast Studio Awaits Its Purpose
Project was originally slated to finish in 2017, but has no equipment or a definitive launch.
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For-A Gear Boosts WLVT-TV Behind and in Front of Camera
PBS station added the For-A HVS-2000 Hanabi production switcher to its control room.
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NAB Show to Detail NASA’s Artemis Program Broadcast Plans
NASA’s Jim Bridenstine will speak on the use of advanced technology in trips back to the Moon, Mars.
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Trump Calls to Reduce Budget of International Media Programs
Would impact “Voice of America,” “Radio Free Europe” and “Radio Free Asia.”
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UNC Scores RTS Intercoms for Upgraded Sports Production
RTS Intercoms helped connect production aspects around UNC's campus.
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Sony to Ship New 4K HDR Monitors in July
The PVM-X2400 and PVM-X1800 are reference monitors for production applications.
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VidOvation, Aviwest Drive 44 Blue For ‘First Responders Live’
VidOvation's experience with live production was key for the 44 Blue production team.
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Trump Proposes Cutting CPB Funding, Again
The president has tried multiple times to cut back federal funding, but Congress has consistently overruled him.
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AJA HELO Boosts Live Streaming on Cornell Campus
Assists with school’s streaming to multiple media channels.
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Small Package, Powerful Production
Today’s integrated production systems pack increasingly more functionality.
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Grass Valley Acquired by Black Dragon Venture Capital
Acquirer led by former Avid CEO Louis Hernandez Jr.
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PILOT’s Tech Internship Grants Open To Interested Stations
Would help NAB members offer paid engineering internships for summer 2020.
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Michigan State-WKAR, Univ. of Minnesota Win PILOT Innovation Challenge
A purse of $150,000 will be divided among the two winners.
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Broadcasters Seek License Changes to Avoid NextGen TV Delays
NAB, Pearl TV and Meredith met with the Media Bureau last week to make their case.
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Colorado Public Television Opts for Myers’ ProTrack
ProTrack will help station manage content from acquisition to playout.
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Senate Bill Would Protect PEG Channel Funding
Legislation introduced last week would undo an FCC change to cable franchise fee allowances.
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STIRR Readies Launch Of 2020 Election Live Feed Channel
Sinclair’s ad-supported OTT service will also begin offering syndicated shows on-demand.
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Granite Town Media Opts for Cablecast to Boost Automation
Cablecast VIO will be used to serve station’s cable and cord-cutting audiences.
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Law&Crime Network Offering VR View of Courtrooms
Partnership with Littlstar will offer VR experience through PlayStation4 units.
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C-SPAN, Networks Ask Senate for Impeachment Access
C-SPAN says current plan would provide a restricted view of the proceedings.
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2020 NAB Best of Show Awards Open for Nominations
Honoring outstanding new products at the annual spring show.
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Vislink Taps Carleton Miller as New CEO
Replaces Roger Branton in role, who will stay on as CFO.
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IHSE Introduces Draco MultiView4K60 for Video Surveillance
Offers real-time display of four video signals in 4K60 resolution.
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RUSHWORKS Debuts REMO NDI PTZ Production Platform
Features a touchscreen computer and is designed for remote and studio operation.
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Cronkite School Launches PBS NewsHour West
Mass communications students work side by side with network news pros.
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IHSE’s Draco tera Aids Texas High School TV Station
Matrix switch part of broadcast facility setup used to help train students in broadcasting.
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Pixelworks Releases EasyOTA Integration Platform
Described as a universal over-the-air system, meant to integrate local OTA channels with OTT services.
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Apollo PublicTV Releasing NextGen TV Receivers
Android-based receiver devices will serve B2B and B2C markets.
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Panasonic Debuts HDR Capable UHD VR Eyeglasses at CES 2020
Expected to be utilized for VR sports viewing.
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Embrionix, Riedel Communications Establish Partnership
IP video processing company Embrionix combines with Riedel for expanded growth opportunities.
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Panasonic Debuts New 4K 60p Cams At CES 2020
Panasonic highlighting the small size and lightweight of the HC-X1500, HCX2000 and AG-CX10.
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Apollo PublicTV Launches NextGen Broadcast Service
Enables NextGen TV broadcasts for stations utilizing ATSC 1.0 spectrum.
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Out-of-Date Online Files Being Investigated by FCC
All stations advised to confirm they are in compliance with public file rules—or penalties may follow.
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SBE’s John Poray to Retire at End of 2020
Has served as the society’s executive director since 1992.