Radio World NewsBytes: Consumer Show Preview; LPFMs Looking Ahead to 2015

The Devil Is in the Level When you're launching a radio stream, what reference level should you use; at what level should you expect peaks? That's one of the questions explored in Radio World's eBook "Radio Station Streaming 2015." Top Stories - 01.05.15 CES: Drones, Wearables and Proximity Technology Expect tons of national media coverage this week about the next waves of technology gizmos coming into our lives — from "wearables" and "connected cars" to drones and the "Internet of Things." The International CES also will employ a new navigation system using Bluetooth Low Energy beacons. LPFMs Look Ahead to 2015 Last year was a banner year for LPFMs. What will 2015 bring? Can they keep the momentum? News & Technology CES: IBiquity, Emmis Demo Auto Platform BUSINESS: Audio Precision Ownership Change INTERNATIONAL: Radio 021 Finds the Right Mix LETTERS AND MEMORIES: Six-Week Wonders COMMUNITY: Broadcasters Promote Health PROGRAMMING: YSR Makes New Year Changes PRODUCTS: Eela Upgrades EA816 Hybrid TWICE at International CES Radio World's sister publication TWICE is at the International CES show in Las Vegas. Here are select stories of interest. There will be much more as the show opens on Tuesday. Three Pioneer Heads Combine Android Auto, CarPlay Sony Hits High-Resolution Audio Road Technics Returns as High-Res Component-Audio Brand Today on Connect 2 Media & Entertainment Apple Sued for "'Less Storage Capacity Than Advertised" Uh-oh, are Apple fans about to get ugly? Litigants argue that the operating system is a space hog. Around the Industry Beloved WCCO Radio Voice Dies at 98 (Star-Tribune) Joyce Lamont was a fixture for decades in Twin Cities radio on WCCO(AM) and KLBB (AM). Your New Auto Dashboard Debuts This Month (Mark Ramsey) Mark Ramsey thinks that despite the great efforts of car companies and other central planners, the auto dashboard will have to evolve to meet the demands of the younger, smartphone-oriented consumer. They're in the driver's seat. The Pay-What-You-Want Streaming Music Model (Forbes) Another day, another Internet audio streamer. Radical.FM is trying to carve out a niche for itself. Santiam Hearts Brings Community Radio (Statesman Journal) The Mill City, Ore., area gets an LPFM. Organizers are very interested is getting volunteer youth involved. Calendar of Events International CES Jan. 6–9 Las Vegas EBU Production Technology Seminar 2015 Jan. 27–29 Geneva, Switzerland SC Broadcasters Association Winter Conference & Broadcast Exhibition Jan. 29–30 Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Columbia, S.C. SBE Local Chapter Certification Exams Feb. 6–16 Salon de la Radio Feb. 8–10 Paris, France For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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