RWEE TechBytes: Trautmann Talks; FCC Revises Part 17; FTP Tips

 

We Can Do Better … …and you can help! How can we improve Radio World Engineering Extra TechBytes, this twice-monthly e-newsletter? Email Gear & Technology Editor Brett Moss and let him know. Radio Engineering - 09.03.14 Five Questions: Conrad Trautmann TechBytes talks with Westwood One's chief technology officer about the evolution of the broadcast engineer and more. FCC Revises Part 17 Tower Rules Doug Lung has the details on new tower rules from the FCC. Much of the change has to do with "harmonizing" the FCC's rules with related FAA regulations. NAB/SBE to Conduct Satellite Workshop Though heavy on TV, this late-September workshop in Washington will cover all the bases for those needing to get up to speed on satellite uplinks and downlinks. File Transfer Protocol Stephen Poole shows readers how to setup their own FTP servers. Many automation systems make use of these for receiving programs over the Internet. ARG Signs on to Ravenna U.K.-based broadcast network equipment maker is the latest signee for the digital media network technology. Products of Interest DASDECs Add DM Engineering Compatibility ESE Rolls Out Master Clock System Switcher Omnia.9 Adds AM IBC Sneak Peek: Orban Offers Optimod-FM 5700 IBC Sneak Peek: Goldenear Available for FM MC5 AES Reaches Beyond LA Even as free Exhibits-Plus badges and All-Access badges have become available for the AES Convention's return to Los Angeles this fall, the Audio Engineering Society is still working on numerous events and resources offered year round. From the Associations Designing Structures for Protection Against EMP and Lightning The IEEE describes this Oct. 9 webinar as so: "Electromagnetic pulses and lightning can potentially disrupt every area of society, from telecommunications and power to healthcare, banking, transportation and our food and water supply. It is therefore essential to protect critical facilities with stringent electromagnetic design, including shielding to block EMP fields and to maintain shield integrity by analyzing entry points." Juicy Jobs Join the Software Revolution Broadcast software developer RCS has openings for many broadcast software engineers in its New York and Nebraska offices. For those and more juicy jobs visit Radio World's Classifieds. Other Cool Stories FCC Ups the Ante in Proposing Huge Fine on CB Operator (ARRL) FAA Faces Legal Action on Its Rules for Model Aircraft (IEEE) Serious Radio Broadcast Equipment for Sale (eBay) Smart Antennas Could Open Up New Spectrum for 5G (IEEE) The Case for Intelligent Failure to Invent the Future (Tech Crunch) Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment KFWB Switching to Sports Format as AM "Fights for Survival" A long-time Southern California news and news/talk AM is switching to a sports talk format in a bid to stay relevant. Other once formidable AMs are struggling. Calendar of Events Next Radio Conference 2014 Sept. 8 London, England Radio Show Sept. 10–12 Indianapolis IBC Sept. 12–16 Amsterdam NAB/SBE Satellite Uplink Operators Training Workshop Sept. 29–Oct. 2 Washington SBE National Meeting Oct. 7–8 Verona, N.Y. 137th AES Convention Oct. 9–12 Los Angeles For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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