KJCT-TV in Grand Junction Sells for $12 Million

Brought to you by: TV Technology Magazine serving the Broadcast, Production, Broadband, Satellite and Mobile Markets Top Stories of the Week 08.05.13 Deborah McAdams - Executive Editor   Quote of the Day: "Speech is located midway between thought and action, where it often substitutes for both." ~ John Andrew Holmes On this Day: In 1957, ABC started broadcasting "American Bandstand." KJCT-TV in Grand Junction Sells for $12 Million Gray Television and a former executive are splitting ownership of the station. FCC Seeks RF Harmony With OSHA "Broadcasters have had to have signs already," says David Maxson, chief executive officer of Isotrope LLC and head of RFSigns.com, which sells those familiar red "DANGER," orange "WARNING" and yellow "CAUTION" signs. According to Maxson, "For the first time, though, the FCC is specifying what good practice is and not relying on other agencies." Obama Nominates Michael P. O'Rielly for FCC O'Rielly would become the commission's second Republican. Ajit Pai is now holding down the GOP fort at the FCC, which is under the interim leadership of Democrat Mignon Clyburn. Tom Wheeler, a former telecom and cable lobbyist, recently received the seal of approval for the chairmanship from the Senate Commerce Committee. NewBay Issues Call for Entries for Inaugural Product Innovation Awards To be considered, the hardware, software or other products must be either new or have been upgraded since Jan.1, 2012. The nomination deadline is Aug. 31. News & Technology SOCIAL: Dish Explorer Integrates With GetGlue's Social TV Features INT'L: Panorama Relies on Orad for Kazan University Games Broadcast ROLLOUT: Comcast Launches Cloud-based TV Everywhere in Utah RF: Pasternack Releases Line of High-Frequency Power Dividers PEOPLE: Video Edge Seeks Technical Editor Industry Roundup Battle for 'Young' Viewers: Social TV Shows Where It's Heading (Connect 2 Media & Entertainment) BBC to Unveil New Doctor Who With U.S. Simulcast (Advanced Television) Living Room TV is 'Making a Comeback,' Says Ofcom (BBC News) EC Wants More Wi-Fi Spectrum (Light Reading) Fox Extends NASCAR TV Contract and Adds Races to Broadcast Schedule Starting in 2015 (Yahoo! Sports) TV Technology White Papers NEW: "Beyond CALM," from Linear Acoustic offers a comprehensive, beginning-to-end approach to measuring and controlling loudness. "Efficiency is the Key Factor When Choosing a High-Power Broadcast Transmitter," from Rohde and Schwarz discusses the pros and cons of energy-conserving transmitter technologies. "Transmission System Total Cost of Ownership," from Harris provides an overview on reducing overall transmission facility costs of ownership. Multiple factors must be considered. "Optimizing Hardware Systems for Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, After Effects CS6, SpeedGrade CS6, and Photoshop Extended CS6," from Adobe discuses how users of Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, After Effects CS6, SpeedGrade CS6, and Photoshop Extended CS6 software—can analyze their needs based on the type of work they do.   ©2013 NewBay Media, LLC

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