Radio World NewsBytes: De La Hunt on AM; Harman and D&M Settle Suit

Exhibiting at the NAB Show? Vendors, be a part of the preview issues of Radio World, Radio World International and TV Technology. Tell us about your products and services on our online form, which only takes a few minutes to complete. Deadline is Feb. 7. Top Stories - 02.04.14 Bemidji Radio Chimes In on AM Debate Ed De La Hunt of Kelliher, Minn.'s Bemidji Radio Inc. has added a dissenting voice to the AM revitalization comments. He supports keeping the Ratchet Rule among other things. Harman, D&M Settle Patent Suits The two audio equipment manufacturers say they've reached a deal to settle two lawsuits brought by Harman subsidiary Studer Professional Audio GmbH against D&M and its subsidiaries D&M Holdings U.S. Inc. and Calrec Audio Ltd. News & Technology BUSINESS: Border Media Sells Seven in Texas WORKBENCH: Get Hot and Cold With Plastics PEOPLE: Entercom San Francisco Promotes DiNardo EDUCATION: Nautel Adds Webinar FM ON SMARTPHONE: Sprint Debuts Two More Models PROGRAMMING: Podcast Success Stories Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment FCC Invites IP Phone Testing Experiments Paul J. Feldman writes in the CommLawBlog, "the FCC has now started to take steps to identify and assess the effects that the fundamental technological overhaul of our nationwide phone system are likely to have on phone companies, consumers, and the FCC's own ability to achieve its statutory responsibilities." Around the Industry Heller Introduces FCC Process Reform Bill (B&C) Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) has introduced FCC process reform legislation similar to a bill that passed in the House earlier this year. He focuses on economic efficiency for rulemaking, shot clocks and performance review for current regulations. Bill Proposes Digital Performance Royalties (The Tennessean) The Tennessee legislature is entertaining a bill to require digital performance royalties for songs recorded before Feb. 15, 1972, which is the current cutoff date. B.C. Stations Vie for Coveted Licenses (CBC News) Broadcasters and groups are applying for a handful of open frequencies in British Columbia. AACR Gets License From FCC (MLive.com) Ann Arbor Community Radio in Michigan is a lucky recipient of an LPFM license. "The proposed station, largely volunteer-led, would offer independent music, local news and cultural arts programming, and two original shows are in development." Calendar of Events Orlando HamCation Feb. 7-9 Central Florida Fairgrounds Orlando, Fla. Salon de la Radio Feb. 9–11 Paris ABA Radio Engineering Class Feb. 10–14 Hoover, Ala. Digital Radio Summit Feb. 12 European Broadcasters Union Geneva National Religious Broadcasters Convention Feb. 22–25 Nashville For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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