Radio World NewsBytes: FM Chip Nearing Launch; Solving RDS Conundrums

 

Armstrong #1 With a Bullet Our story on the unveiling of a plaque in Yonkers, N.Y., dedicated to Edwin Howard Armstrong is our most popular recent post. Spanning technologies, a study of the Internet radio audience and a look at helping the AM band follow. Pink Floyd's Pandora complaint and the theft of a West Virginia station's transmitter also proved popular. Top Stories - 06.28.13 Smulyan Says FM Chip Announcement Close The Emmis executive says that the FM/smartphone project will become a "watershed moment" for radio. He added that company net radio revenues were up 6% in Q1. Fixes for Common RDS Problems Alan Jurison continues his investigations into RDS. In this article he takes a look at frequent RDS problems and concerns. He has some solutions and suggestions. From Radio World. News & Technology BUSINESS: CNN Shutters Radio Unit BUSINESS: WTOPer Questions NPR's New Building FCC: Florida Pirates Arrested, Charged LEGAL: Arbitron Refiles Renda Complaint COMMUNITY: Bobby Bones Show Supports Red Cross Efforts DIGITAL RADIO: Swedish Proposal Promotes Digital RADIO SHOW: Dickey, Ryvicker Head Leadership Breakfast INTERNET: Radionomy Announces Broadcaster Package Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Tech Giants Beaten By Tech Teens (Mobile Entertainment) We encourage you to visit Connect 2 Media & Entertainment and browse. This new site features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation relevant to your job in media and entertainment. You're sure to find something fascinating every time you visit. Here: Has a small startup beaten the big guys at building the first practical, functional smartwatch? Around the Industry Clyburn Presides Over Historic First Meeting (B&C) Acting Chair Mignon Clyburn oversaw her first meeting, which started out with members issuing declarations of several historic firsts. Then it got down to its packed agenda, leading observers to note that Clyburn might be temporary but she'll be busy.  CRTC Approves BCE's Bid (Bloomberg) The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved an application by Astral Media to sell its pay and specialty television channels, conventional television stations and radio stations to BCE Inc.  NPR's Neal Conan Signs Off (National Public Radio) The "Talk of the Nation" host signs off for the last time. The show is ending and Conan is leaving after 36 years.  Japan to Launch Talking Robot Into Space (Mashable) Kirobo, the petite talking robot from Japan, has booked a ride to the International Space Station. The anime-looking robot professes peace between humans and robots, but those who have seen the "Terminator" movies know better.  Calendar of Events Minority Media and Telecommunications Council's Access to Capital and Telecom Policy Conference July 9–10 Embassy Suites Washington, D.C. 2013 NABJ Convention and Career Fair July 31–Aug. 4 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Kissimmee, Fla. Tennessee Assoc. of Broadcasters 65th Annual Conference Aug. 6–7 Murfreesboro, Tenn. SBE Certification Exams Aug. 9–19 (Deadline June 1, 2013) Local Chapters For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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