Radio World NewsBytes: Wheeler on The Hill; Register for ETRS; Translator Logistics

Radio World NewsBytes Editor – Brett Moss Radio World Editor in Chief – Paul McLane   Drone Training Sessions to Be Part of D.C. Event The National Drone show in December, produced by Radio World's parent NewBay Media, includes a workshop for those seriously interested in UAVs. Top Stories - 9/15/16 FCC Focus of Senate Hearing Several FCC commissioners, including Chairman Wheeler, made their way to Capitol Hill for a hearing. Wheeler found himself the focus of Sen. John Thune's ire with the agency. National Test Approaching; You Can Still Register in ETRS As of a few days ago, at least 20,000 filings had been submitted from various EAS participants including radio stations. Keeping Tabs on Translator Logistics Looking beyond the current translator window, questions begin to swirl about the anticipated 2017 AM-exclusive FM translator auction filing windows. Radio World explored one such question with attorney and regulatory expert John Garziglia. News & Technology PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SBE Grillmeister Peck FCC: Wheeler on Hill: Next-Gen 911, Cybersecurity Are Priorities BUSINESS: In St. Louis, Emmis Expands KFTK's Footprint PEOPLE: Cumulus Promotes Programming and Ops People USER REPORT: Studio Technology Scores in Baltimore STREAMING: Pandora Launches New Ad-Free Streaming Service PRODUCTS: Jutel RadioMan Goes All-IP Around the Industry "Ad-Block Profiteers" Growing Threat to Digital, IAB Says (B&C) Randall Rothenberg, president and CEO of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, recently criticized "For-profit providers of software that blocks ads from appearing on websites," describing them as thieves and more. Transitioning From a Programmer to an Owner (Billboard) Keith "Clark" Stover has morphed from being a fairly successful radio station program director to being an owner. He discovers that things are different on the other side of the fence. Pandora's Spotify Rival Won't Be Ready Until Later (The Verge) As Pandora prepares to overhaul its entire music streaming service, Spotify users are going to have to wait a bit longer until the full on-demand subscription product is ready. Changes in Abduction Case Affect APM Podcast (Current) A podcast series focusing on a decades-old child abduction case had to be heavily changed when the perpetrator confessed. Access Humboldt Launches Radio Station (Times-Standard) KZZH(LP) launches next week in the northern California community of Humboldt. It will be based at the local high school. Calendar of Events Radio Show Sept. 21–23 Omni Nashville Hotel Nashville 141st AES Convention Sept. 29–Oct. 1 Los Angeles SBE Certification Exam Application Deadline For local chapters exams Nov. 4–20 Sept. 30 2016 Kansas Association of Broadcasters Convention Oct. 9–11 Wichita, Kan. 60th Wisconsin Broadcasters Assn. Broadcasters Clinic Oct. 11–13 Madison, Wisc. 2016 IEEE Broadcast Symposium Oct. 12–14 Hartford, Conn. National Student Electronic Media Convention Oct. 22–24 Philadelphia For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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