Radio Currents - November 10th, 2016

 

Radio Currents Editor: Emily Reigart Radio Technical Editor: Doug Irwin PIA Deadline Extended to Friday Manufacturers, the deadline for the annual Product Innovation Awards has been extended to tomorrow. More >> Tech, Business & Association News Don't Forget: Deadline to File EAS Form Three Is Nov. 14 The FCC also expanded the list of information required. More» "Superpower" WETA Asks for More Digital Power Since 2010 the commission's Audio Division has granted 13 requests for increased digital power for superpowered FM stations. More» Q&A: Sinclair Drone Chief Jeff Rose This story from the TV side of the fence will be of interest to drone fans and those watching to see how broadcasters will put the flying tool to use. More» Sponsored Links For more than 45 years, ESE has been meeting the Precision Time and Signal Distribution needs of the Broadcast Industry. Product families include GPS based Master Clocks, Audio & Video Distribution Amplifiers, Analog & Digital Displays, NTP Time Servers and Frequency Standards. For further product information please contact us at 310-322-2136 or email us at ese@ese-web.com. Katz: Go Local to Influence Voter Brains Listening to radio with wires attached to your head. More» New Maxxcasting SFN Serves Boston Station GeoBroadcast Solutions details the design of a four-node signal-frequency network deployed to help an FM station improve coverage. More» Broadcast Technology Continues to Evolve in Switzerland The DAB+ offering in Switzerland will soon increase to more than 100 radio programs. More» Verizon Tests Drone LTE Network Carrier inspects cell towers, does a venue check with UAS. More» Mike Callaghan Dies; Was Longtime Engineer of KIIS-FM A story from our sister publication Radio World. Callaghan was known for his professionalism, friendship, sense of humor and mentoring. More» Sponsored Links BDI's audio products offer smart audio management solutions whether you need AES3, analog L/R or FM Composite Base band I/O. Our Audio Toolbox series provide the ultimate in automatic/manual audio management. The AES-402, AES-403 and AES-404 audio switchers are simple and cost effective switching/distribution solutions. Contact BDI at: (914) 737-5032 email: sales@broadcast-devices.com. From the Magazine Changing Design Considerations for Modern Studio Furniture From the latest issue of Radio magazine. See what others are doing with their cabinetry designs. More» Today in Radio History Nov. 10, 1992 First AM HD Radio broadcast with audio codec Nov. 13, 1906 de Forest patents Audion tube Nov. 13, 1975 SBE adopts Certification Program Nov. 14, 1911 Ernst Alexanderson granted US patent for the high-frequency alternator, a 100kHz mechanical alternator Nov. 14, 1994 FCC adopts EAS rules Nov. 15, 1896 Niagara Falls electric power station connects to power grid with first long-distance power transmission Nov. 15, 1899 Transatlantic Times receives first news by wireless Nov. 15, 1926 NBC makes its first network broadcast Nov. 15, 1971 Intel intros 4004 processor Nov. 15, 1985 Microsoft intros Windows 1.0 Nov. 16, 1904 Fleming patents thermionic tube (diode tube) Sponsored Links Web-Enabled SiteStreamer Monitors for AM, FM, and HD. SiteStreamers are great confidence monitors for remote transmitter sites. Monitor remote sites from any PC, Tablet, or SmartPhone. Tune-in and listen to your remote station over the Internet and sequentially monitor up to six pre-set stations. Alarms & notifications via email, SMS & SNMP. INOmini 635 FM SiteStreamer is the first of its kind – being a Web-enabled FM receiver for remote signal monitoring. NOW - two new models to the SiteStreamer Family: INOmini 637 AM SiteStreamer INOmini 638 HD SiteStreamer www.inovonicsbroadcast.com sales@inovonicsbroadcast.com From the Calendar SBE Certification Exam Nov. 4–20, local chapters 73rd Annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention Nov. 9–11, Kansas City, Mo. SBE Chapter 54 Day of Learning Nov. 10, Norfolk, Va. Radio TechCon Nov. 28, London Government Video Expo Dec. 7–8, Washington

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