| Editor's Note | | Radio December Issue
We look at KSTP(FM)'s upgrade to Audio over IP with WheatNet. We also begin a new feature called "Local Radio Spotlight" where we talk to local radio owners, stations and groups about how they are using radio to serve their communities. Other features include an update on FCC contest rules, a comparison of compact transmitters and a review of the TASCAM US-366 audio interface. More»
News From CES 2015
The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show continues to highlight new technologies, including many that will directly impact the broadcast industry. Our colleagues over at TWICE are posting live from the show. More»
NewBay Names Product Innovation Award Winners
NewBay Media announced the winners of the second annual Product Innovation Awards, honoring outstanding product introductions that serve TV, professional video and broadcast/online radio users. The PIA program recognizes excellence in manufacturing of products to serve the TV, professional video and broadcast/online radio markets. Nominations were submitted by manufacturers, who paid a fee to enter. Winners were selected by a panel of professional users and will be featured in TV Technology, Digital Video, Creative Planet Network, Government Video, Video Edge, Radio World and Radio magazines. More»
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| | News | | iHeartRadio Announces New Integrations
This will add to platform's growing list of supported devices across Web, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, smart TVs, gaming consoles and more. It will be one of the first apps available on the new Google Cast for Audio, which embeds the same technology behind Chromecast into speakers, sound bars, and A/V receivers. More»
Rdio Expands Presence
Bosch has incorporated Rdio into its mySPIN platform for its dashboard, and Apple's InControl Apps platform puts Rdio in Jaguar and Land Rover infotainment systems. As part of the initial rollout, Rdio is accessible to subscribers of the unlimited music service in Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles where InControl Apps is installed, and Rdio's free Internet radio solution will be integrated later this year. More»
iBiquity Highlights New HD Radio Products at 2015 CES
Major consumer electronics brands offer HD Radio equipped products, across virtually all product categories including Aftermarket Car Stereo, AV Receivers, Tabletop and docking devices, portable products, and Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs). More»
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| | Business | | CBS Radio Launches Play.it
Content is available to stream or download and Play.it series are also available across CBS Local Digital Media's properties and are distributed across TuneIn's site and apps, as well as on iTunes. The Play.it podcast network will also be available on CBS Radio's HD radio stations in select markets. More»
PodcastOne Names CTO
Kris Smith is their new chief technology officer. Smith replaces Rob Greenlee, who will be starting his own consulting firm — with PodcastOne as its first client. PodcastOne is ad-supported and currently hosts approximately 200 podcasts. More»
Strategy Analytics Emphasizes Importance of Radio in the Car
Blog post draws parallels between new "apps" in the car and radio in terms of integration, ease of use, and local information. More»
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| | Manufacturers | | Audix Offers DP4 Instrument Pack
The new pack consists of the Audix D6 microphone and three i5 microphones in a heavy-duty carrying case. The case also includes three DFLEX mic mounts and three additional cutouts for vocal microphones. More»
Roberts Radio Partners With iBiquity
The companies have partnered to launch the iconic Revival Radio with HD Radio technology and Bluetooth for the North American market. Roberts Radio is a leading and established digital radio manufacturer out of the UK and has produced many DAB and DAB+ radios. This is the first from the company to feature HD Radio technology. More»
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| | From the Radio Magazine Calendar | | Today in Radio History
January 4, 1923: WEAF and WNAC conduct first wired simulcast
January 5, 1932: The Shadow debuts on CBS
January 5, 1940: Armstrong demonstrates FM to the FCC
January 5, 1979: FCC eliminates Third Class operator requirement for stations
January 6, 1838: Morse Code privately demonstrated
January 6, 2004: First IBOC radio receiver commercially sold. Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
January 8, 1918: President Wilson 14 Points speech aired worldwide
January 8, 1927: Commercial transatlantic telephone service inaugurated between New York and London
January 8, 1993: NRSC OKs RBDS standard
January 9, 1943: Nicola Tesla dies
January 9, 1958: John Tukey coins term "software" in American Mathematical Monthly
January 10, 1987: NRSC-1 goes into effect to establish AM emphasis/de-emphasis curves
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