Radio World NewsBytes: Easing 57–64 GHz Restrictions; Saga Shoots Back; Cyber Security Concerns

Radio World Is Now Mobile Like Radio World on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Top Stories - 08.09.13 FCC Modifies Part 15 Rules The Federal Communications Commission has streamlined the agency's Part 15 rules governing unlicensed communication equipment in the 57–64 GHz band; an area previously considered not particularly important. New technology developments will make it more useful. Saga Doesn't Take Arbitron Suit Lying Down In response to allegations, the broadcaster says that the audience research firm has no copyright protection for ratings and that it is on a campaign to intimidate stations that drop their subscriptions. We Need a Dialogue on Cyber Security From Radio World, Monroe Electronics' Ed Czarnecki argues that as broadcasters rely more upon the Internet, they'll need to become more familiar with Internet security practices. News & Technology FCC: Agency Plans LPFM Webinars AM DIAL: Thom Callahan: AM Radio Is Not Dead PEOPLE: BE Promotes Bealor PEOPLE: Beasley Broadcast Selects Sedbrook PEOPLE: Slacker Names Namerow SVP PRODUCTS: Mackie Redesigns MRmk Monitors Today on Connect 2 Media and Entertainment Audionamix Extracts Oldies With Verve (Pro Sound News) Connect 2 Media & Entertainment features a mix of tech content, conversation and curation. Here: Audio reprocessing specialist Audionamix has taken classic Verve label jazz recordings, extracted the vocals and allowed the institution of recently recorded vocals. Around the Industry Perfect Time to Look at Local Radio Talent (Joplin Globe) Joplin, Mo., Globe Features Editor Joe Hadsall argues for more local radio programming. He notes that with the passing of Kid Kraddick, there's an opportunity for the local stations to substitute their own local morning show talent. Alabama State University Radio Station Now at 96.5 FM (al.com) The school's "Bama State Radio" station, previously only available on an HD2, now gets its own signal, courtesy of a local broadcaster's translator. Political Ad Spend Increases Radio Ad Revenue (Marketing) No surprise that increases in political advertising help the radio industry's bottom line — even in Australia. Scratch Trek: DIY Star Trek Cat Tree (CNET) Data had Spot the cat, so cats will be in the future. Prepare now by building a cat tree in the shape of the Enterprise. Calendar of Events SBE Certification Exams Aug. 9–19 (Deadline June 1, 2013) Local Chapters SBE Leadership Development Course Aug. 13–15 Atlanta Alabama Broadcasters Assoc. Annual Conference Aug. 16–17 Hoover, Ala. 18th Annual NBA Hall of Fame Gala Aug. 17 Red Rock Resort, Casino and Spa, Las Vegas Excellence in Journalism 2013 conference Aug. 24-26 Anahaim, Calif. For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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