RWEE TechBytes: Educating Engineers; NPR Reorganizes Labs; Cris Alexander Speaks

 

State of the Art: AoIP Radio World's eBook series returns to the subject of IP in the broadcast plant with a special series of Q&As with 14 tech industry thought leaders. Read it free now — click here! Radio Engineering - 07.23.14 Five Questions: Cris Alexander The long-time director of engineering for Crawford Broadcast and RW contributor says, "My #1 challenge these days is finding competent and available tower contractors." He'd also like to go back in time and train more broadcast engineers. Educating Engineers in Alabama The Alabama Broadcasters Association Engineering Academy graduates another class of broadcast engineers. Reorganization Planned for NPR Labs NPR is reorganizing its formerly independent NPR Labs division, choosing to put it under the control of the main group. In the reshuffle Rich Rarey is leaving NPR after more than three decades of service. What "000000" Means to You Radio World Editor in Chief Paul McLane takes a look at what the FCC is considering in reforming and improving the Emergency Alert System. DARPA Wants to Create Jam-Resistant Comm System The Defense Department's advanced research arm is looking to explore the outer limits of wireless communications technology. Products of Interest PreSonus Presents New AudioBoxes Mackie Launches New Monitors Minuteman Ships New Three-Phase UPS From the Manufacturers Low-Power FM Transmitters for the Long Haul The WorldCast–Crown Broadcast webinar on low-power transmitters can be seen here, scroll to the bottom of the page. Other Cool Stories ITU Now Uncertain About Mobile Spectrum Requirements (EBU) India's VO-52 Satellite Goes Dark (ARRL) Need an Extra Pair of Robot Fingers? They're Almost Here! (IEEE) Matterfab 3D Metal Printer Demo (TechCrunch) Apollo 11 Flight Plan in its 353-Page Entirety (Gizmodo) Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Google Talks Up Fiber Expansion Plans (Multichannel News) The Internet kingpin continues forward with its Google Fiber construction plans. Calendar of Events Texas Assoc. of Broadcasters Convention Aug. 6–7 Austin, Texas Tennessee Association of Broadcasters 66th Annual Conference Aug. 12–13 Murfreesboro, Tenn. SBE Leadership Development Course Aug. 12–14 Atlanta Alabama Broadcasters Association Annual Conference Aug. 15–16 Hoover, Ala. Huntsville Hamfest Aug. 16–17 Huntsville, Ala. For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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