Radio World NewsBytes: NAB — EAS Proposals Unreasonable; Broadcast Cocoon at ESB

Radio World NewsBytes Editor – Brett Moss Radio World Editor in Chief – Paul McLane   What Compels Stations to Buy New Transmitters? Scott Incz of BW Broadcast said, "The advances made in transmitter technologies have actually led to an increase in reliability, cost and lifespan of transmitters. The reason many stations may look to upgrade transmitters after 10 years is to take advantage of features that the newer transmitters will offer them." Read more in our new trends story about transmitters, which we're highlighting in this space all week. Read it here and post your own comments. Top Stories - 11/29/16 NAB Balks at EAS Proposals It Labels "Unreasonable" Ex parte filing to FCC lists several points of contention with agency. Under a Cocoon, ESB Plans for New FM Era Scott Fybush some inside dope on the recently completed broadcast "cocoon" atop the Empire State Building. News & Technology REGULATORY: Calif. LPFM Fails in Appeal of Another Nearby NEWS: German Government Rejects Proposed Ban on FM Radios TECHNOLOGY: GeoBroadcast Secures Patent OFF THE BEATEN PATH: Places You May Never Get to See EVENTS: D.C. Drone Film Festival Announces 2016 Winners PROGRAMMING: Houston Public Media Joins VuHaus Around the Industry Companies to Lobby Trump on Cross-Ownership (USA Today) NAB, media companies to press a loosening. Radio Seeks to Pay Songwriters Lower Rates — Again (Forbes) Musician attorney Erin Jacobson comments on the latest legal skirmish in the performance royalties war. Nevada Public Radio Expands to Reno With Purchase (Current) The other NPR expands its footprint in the Silver State with the purchase of KJIV(FM). Original Co. Buys Carmi Radio Stations (Courier & Press) A Vincennes, Ind., broadcaster reaches across the Illinois border to acquire a pair of stations in nearby Carmi. Family Marks 60 Years in Radio Broadcasting (Inside Halton) The Caine family in Oakville, Ontario, has been running a small station group for decades. Calendar of Events Government Video Expo Dec. 7–8 Walter Washington Convention Center Washington SPERDVAC Old-Time Radio Convention Jan. 20–21 Orleans Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Winter Conference Jan. 25 Madison Concourse Hotel Madison, Wis. South Carolina Broadcasters Association Winter Conference Jan. 26 Columbia, S.C. European Radio Show/Salon de la Radio Jan. 29–31 Paris For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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