Radio World NewsBytes: Nuts and Bolts of Patent Suit; Standby Power Decisions

News at the Tips of Your Digits Read the latest issue of Radio World in digital edition format, as well as back issues. Click on Digital Editions under Resources at radioworld.com. Top Stories - 12.19.13 Digging Into the New HD Radio Patent Suit From the latest Radio World, Randy J. Stine digs around in the second patent lawsuit affecting the radio industry. Read what he ran across. Standby Power: Basic Equipment or Boondoggle? Does your station need a backup power system? How big should it be? How much should it cost? Jim Withers provides some answers and suggestions. News & Technology BUSINESS: Chicago Public Media Workers Unionize WASHINGTON: Free Press Praises Media Ownership Stall PEOPLE: Kim Sacks Joins National SBE Board HOLIDAY: Empire State Building Lighted for Holidays WHO'S BUYING WHAT: West Virginia Radio Corp. Chooses Matrix PRODUCTS: Denon Ships DN-501C CD/Media Player Christmas Cheer Duhamel Stations Donate Christmas Gifts for Needy (KOTA-TV) Christmas Music — KEGA(FM), Salt Lake City Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment The 25 Most Desired Smartphone Features (Mobile Ent.) A metastudy has determined the 25 most desirable features that consumers want in their smartphone. Around the Industry Larry Lujack, Legendary Chicago DJ, Dies (Chicago Tribune) The DJ known as "Superjock" has died. Larry Lujack was described as "larger than life" and was known throughout the industry. SUV Slams Into Missouri Radio Station (Kansas City Star) KFMO(FM) in Park Hills, Mo., received a late-night December surprise visitor last Friday but it wasn't St. Nick arriving early. Freshman Works on Web-Based Station (Tuscaloosa News) An ambitious freshman at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala., is trying to bring radio back to the college campus. He has the support of the college administration. Audiophiliac — 2013 Is a Golden Age of Headphone Design (CNET) CNET's Steve Guttenberg thinks that 2013 has been a premier year for headphones — both at the high end and the low end. Calendar of Events Applications Due for Feb. 7–17, 2014 SBE Certification Exams Dec. 31 Local Chapters Consumer Telematics Show Jan. 6 Las Vegas 2014 International CES Jan. 7–10 Las Vegas MMTC 5th Annual Broadband and Social Justice Summit Jan. 15–16 Washington Wisconsin Broadcasters Assoc. Social Media Session & First Annual WBA Tweetup Jan. 21 Madison, Wis. For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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