Radio World NewsBytes: Nielsen Hails Enhanced CBET; NRSC Rolls Out Guidelines for MDCL

Engineers: The Next Generation We know you're out there, and we want to hear from you. If you're a young engineer willing to participate in an article about working in the industry (or can recommend one), email us with contact information. Top Stories - 3/31/16 Nielsen Hails Impact of Enhanced CBET "We've found that enhanced CBET makes the PPM codes stronger and more robust, which improves code detection in challenging acoustic environments such as low volume and/or high background noise conditions," the company said, and provided some numbers in support. NRSC Rolls Out Guidelines for MDCL The National Radio Systems Committee recently released a set of guidelines for radio broadcasters looking to implement MDCL technology for AM broadcast. There's a Lot Happening in the World of EAS Gary Timm has a roundup of items from February's EAS Forum. News & Technology FCC: MMTC Request to Change EAS Rules Denied BUSINESS: Pandora Is "Reevaluating Its Broadcast Strategy" ANNIVERSARY: Greater Media Celebrates 60 DIGITAL RADIO: Norkring Extends DAB+ in Flanders PEOPLE: Cumulus Announces New Positions NAB SHOW: IP Media Alliance Plans Presence NAB EXHIBITOR VIEWPOINT: Dan McQuillin, Broadcast Bionics NAB SNEAK PEEK: FM Combiners Available From Kintronic Around the Industry Encryption and Security Debate Important for the Nation (TWICE) The Consumer Technology Association offers his thoughts on smartphone encryption and related issues. Sale of Station Puts an End to "Hometown Radio" (WSYR-TV) Oneida, N.Y.'s WMCR(AM) was recently sold to an out-of-town buyer that operates a company-wide religious format. Michigan Radio Network Closing Its Doors (MAB) A small network dedicated to covering the state capital is being shut down. Building a Station for Millennials (A Journal of Musical Things) Alan Cross asks what would it take to get millennials to pay more attention to radio? The Park Readies for Unveiling on Strip (Casino City Times) Vegas never stops changing. Here's news on a park located between New York, New York and Monte Carlo that opens just ahead of the NAB Show. Christian Radio Station Owner Jack Hill Dies (Reporter-News) Owner of KGNZ(FM) in Abilene, Texas, he was something of a pioneer in the Christian pop music format. From Our Advertisers: Guide to Virtualized Radio Automation Virtualization is being adapted as a key driver of radio station automation. This guide offers best practices and insights from industry leaders who have put it to use. Read More » Calendar of Events ABA Engineering Academy Understanding Digital Audio/Video Seminar April 7 Hoover, Ala. COPEAM Annual Conference and General Assembly April 7–9 Ajaccio, Corsica International Radio Festival April 7–10 Milan FT Digital Media 2016 April 12–13 London Public Radio Engineering Conference April 14–15 Las Vegas SBE Certification Exam Application Deadline For local chapters exams June 3–13 April 15 For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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