Radio World NewsBytes: Translator Window Opens; FCC Reform Moves Forward

Video of the Year? "Let's nominate this video as 'Best of the Year.'" So writes RW reader Bob Gonsett, responding to the story "WLW and the YouTube Ham." Top Stories - 07.31.13 FCC Opens Window for Pending FM Translator Applications The agency has opened a filing window for certain FM translator applications pending from Auction 83. It is for approximately 1,200 "Tech Box" proposals that don't compete with any other tech box proposals that remain pending from 2003. The window is open until Aug. 30. House Commerce Passes FCC Consolidated Reporting Act The House Energy and Commerce Committee today approved one bill to reform the FCC. The measure would consolidate what are now eight separate Congressional reports the commission must prepare annually into one. News & Technology FCC: Senate Committee OKs Wheeler Nomination PEOPLE: Clear Channel Selects Bressler for President and CFO PEOPLE: Journal Chooses Harris as New Boise Ops Manager FM DIAL: Classical WQXR Expands Footprint PROGRAMMING: 'Marketplace' Rebrands PRODUCTS: Tieline Adds WheatNet-IP to Merlin Plus Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment MXL Debuting Mics for Mobile Devices (TWICE) Connect 2 Media & Entertainment features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation. Here: MXL Microphones, part of the Marshall Electronics empire, has announced a line of smartphone- and tablet-compatible microphones for mobile audio and video recording. Juicy Jobs Video Edge Seeks Technical Editor Radio World's new sister publication, Video Edge, has an opening for a Technical Editor. Get in on the ground floor of this new publication and website covering all facets of video — broadcast, IP, Web, mobile and whatever the future brings tomorrow. Bonus — work with cool NewBay Media people. See here for details. Around the Industry Sotelo, Univision Part Follows Harassment Allegations (L.A. Times) The mysterious cessation of the Eddie Sotelo show from Univision's radio outlets may have an explanation, and it's not a pretty one. Streaming Apps Offer Alternative to Car Radio (USA Today) Car connectivity systems are offering listening options beyond terrestrial radio, but they have been slow to catch on. FCC LPFM Application: A Screen Shot Tour (Radio Survivor) Matthew Lasar takes prospective LPFM license applicants on a screenshot by screenshot tour of the FCC's online application. Obsolete Mindset on Pandora's FM Acquisition (GigaOm) Is Pandora's desire to buy a radio station in South Dakota, and the heated opposition to that, more far-reaching than it initially appears? Is the argument over royalties nothing more than fighting the last war? Calendar of Events 2013 NABJ Convention and Career Fair July 31–Aug. 4 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Kissimmee, Fla. ABA Engineering Academy Radio Broadcast Engineering Classes Aug. 5–9 Hoover, Ala. Tennessee Assoc. of Broadcasters 65th Annual Conference Aug. 6–7 Murfreesboro, Tenn. SBE Certification Exams Aug. 9–19 (Deadline June 1, 2013) Local Chapters SBE Leadership Development Course Aug. 13–15 Atlanta For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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