Radio World NewsBytes: LPFM Storm in LA; Consolidating HD Suits

Give Us a "Like" Did you see those cool behind-the-scenes photos from the Westwood One radio booth covering Monday Night Football this week? We shared 'em on Radio World's Facebook page. Like us today! Top Stories - 09.25.14 Storm Clouds Brewing in LA Over Potential LPFM There are more than 20 entities vying for the 101.5 MHz LPFM license in the Los Angeles area. One group is petitioning the FCC to deny a handful of its competitors. Broadcasters: Combine HD Radio Suits Randy J. Stine summarizes the twists and turns in the legal battle over HD Radio patents. From the pages of the latest issue of Radio World. News & Technology AUDIENCE: 5 Billion Impressions for iHeartRadio Festival PEOPLE: Allison Warren Joins Cumulus TECHNOLOGY: WBUR Debuts on Google Glass BOOKS: Alan Parsons — By the Book WHO'S BUYING WHAT: IMG Chooses Lawo PRODUCTS: Tascam Reveals Wi-Fi Recorders Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment A Thumbs-Up Brings Favorite Artists to Life for Pandora Listeners The Internet streamer recently rewarded loyal listeners with a surprise for the fans of a certain artist. Those who gave a thumbs-up to a tune from the artist found themselves receiving an invitation for a live video chat with her. Around the Industry FCC to AM Licensee: Tell City Is No Mattoon (CommLawBlog) Fletcher Heald Hildreth's Steve Lovelady digs into the Audio Division's reasoning in its revocation of the Tell City waiver request. Saving the FCC's Digital Infrastructure (Washington Post) The agency's information technology services have been under pressure and a microscope the last few months. It's antiquated, and activists seem bent on manipulating it. Is there an alternative or a fix in the future? Digital Radio Sales Fall to Six-Year Low (the guardian) Are digital radio sales stalled in the U.K.? Ham Radio Broadened Raleigh's Horizons (Newsobserver.com) The website for the Raleigh News & Observer reprints a 1938 story about a local amateur radio club participating in a national test. The local hams operated out of a tobacco barn with a portable generator for power. Calendar of Events SBE Certification Exam Application Deadline For local chapters exams Nov. 7–17 Oct. 6 SBE National Meeting Oct. 7–8 Verona, N.Y. SBE Chapter 22 Broadcast & Technology Expo Oct. 8 Verona, N.Y. 137th AES Convention Oct. 9–12 Los Angeles Pacificon Oct. 10–12 Santa Clara, Calif. 2014 IEEE Broadcast Symposium Oct. 15–17 San Antonio For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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