Radio World NewsBytes: How to Get Your OPIF On; New Patent Suits

Radio World NewsBytes Editor – Brett Moss Radio World Editor in Chief – Paul McLane   Listen to the Radio Preservation Task Force Conference The complete audio and transcriptions from recent RPTF conference are now available at the Library of Congress. Top Stories - 6/23/16 How to Meet the New Public Inspection File Requirements Friday is an important day at many U.S. radio stations. New Patent Infringement Suits Target iHeart, Spotify Radio broadcasters are likely going to keep a wary (and weary) eye on a pair of suits that appear to target audio playback networks and systems, including podcasting services. Virtual Future of Broadcast Automation Paul Stewart of ENCO Systems writes that virtualization has gained in popularity because of its versatility and lower cost of ownership. From the current issue of Radio World Engineering Extra. News & Technology PEW: Podcasts Grow, But Still in Radio's Shadow FCC: San Diego Station Hit with Fine, Limited License Term TECHNOLOGY: Berlin School, iHeartMedia Hold Audio Innovation Competition PROGRAMMING: iHeart St. Louis Is Proud of Latest HD-2 Station BUSINESS: Newsy Joins TuneIn Lineup WHO'S BUYING WHAT: Go Media Goes Visual With ChyronHego PRODUCTS: Omnia.11 Now With G-Force Processing Engine PRODUCTS: LBA Technology Updates CAMI and CAMIMAX Around the Industry More Cars Than Phones Were Connected to Cell Service in Q1 (TechCrunch) AT&T has 8 million cars on its network, "probably the highest of any mobile operator in the world." Adele's 25 Is Finally on Spotify … Seven Months After Release (Music Business Worldwide) "Clearly, Adele and her team … believe now is the right time to open the album up to a wider listening base through the likes of Spotify and Apple Music." Community Radio Stations Are the Peace Corps of Radio (Paragon Media) Mike Henry talks about the passion for radio evident at the recent NFCB conference. NATE Releases Gravity Video Part of the association's #ClimberConnection campaign, it is focused on wireless but is relevant and interesting to radio tower owners and climbers as well. "Nuts!" Reveals Doctor's Secret to Success: Goat Testicle Transplants (N.Y. Times) Ah, our old friend Dr. Brinkley. Calendar of Events Ham Radio June 24–26 Friedrichshafen, Germany ABA Engineering Academy Broadcast Engineering 101 Seminar June 25 Hoover, Ala. ARRL Field Day June 25–26 Podcast Movement July 6–8 Hyatt Regency Chicago Chicago The Conclave 41 July 13–15 Crowne Plaza Hotel MSP Airport/Mall of America Bloomington, Minn. Inaugural WWLS Bob Barry, Jr. Memorial Golf Classic Aug. 8 The Greens Country Club Oklahoma City, Okla. Texas Association of Broadcasters 63rd Annual Convention & Trade Show Aug. 10–11 Renaissance Austin Hotel Austin, Texas For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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