Radio World NewsBytes: Dielectric Stirs; CUSIB Disappointed by BBG Hearings

 

What's New in Audio Processing? Radio World's newest eBook is now available. We talked with five audio processing gurus to ask them about their design philosophies and to comment on the state of their art. Read what they had to say at radioworld.com/ebooks. Top Stories - 07.02.13 Signs of Life From Dielectric The antenna-maker's return from the dead continues. A website and responsive personnel indicate activity at the Raymond, Maine, company. CUSIB Expresses Disappointment in Hearing The advocacy group Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting says it was disappointed in last week's Capitol Hill hearings concerning the Broadcasting Board of Governors and its operations. The group cited a lack of focus on potential solutions and a surfeit of open seats on the board, among many things. News & Technology BUSINESS: Digital Propels N.Y. Radio Ad Sales Up AUTOMOBILE: HD Radio Now in Honda Odyssey Q&A: At ATC Labs, Large-Scale Streaming in Spotlight PROMO POWER: Radio for the iPhone? Apps–so–lutely! WHO'S BUYING WHAT: Indiana Consortium Installs Harris Network PRODUCTS: Wheatstone Adds Digital TX Output Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment RadioShack To Leverage Its Audio Heritage (TWICE) 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: Electronics retailer RadioShack looks to reengage its audio roots by expanding its audio offerings, especially with technologically topical items such as wireless speakers and soundbars. Around the Industry IEEE-USA Petitions FCC for Spectrum 95+GHz Ruling (Phys Org) The group has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission asking it to classify frequency spectrum above 95 GHz as "a new technology or service." Such a listing would allow for controlled development of the spectrum. The group cites the highly successful 1985 spectrum classification that led to Wi-Fi technology. Taiwan Urged to Keep Radio Broadcasts Into China (Fox News) U.S. legislators were among many questioning Radio Taiwan International's dismantling of some shortwave transmission facilities on the island. RTI transmits programming into China for, among others, Radio Free Asia. Detroit Seeks App Builders (New York Times) Seeking to take advantage of mobile apps and the expected digital dashboard technology explosion, Detroit finds itself nurturing a tech boom. Creating 'Invisible Headphones' (Wired) A man has implanted magnets into his ear lobes to create the basis of invisible, and permanently installed, headphones. He has other ideas. 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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