Radio Currents - December 29th, 2016

 

Radio Currents Editor: Emily Reigart Radio Technical Editor: Doug Irwin This is the final edition of the Currents newsletter. Beginning in 2017, Radio will combine all of its e-newsletters into one newsletter that deploys three times per week. Stay tuned! Tech, Business & Association News KOFH(FM) Nogales Waiting On FCC Action After Fire Destroys Its Tower The owner of "Radio Maxima 99.1" says a replacement tower luckily already exists, thanks to a friend of the station. More» TuneTracker Systems Releases SignalCaster Remote Broadcast Software SignalCaster Mobile runs on an iPad and transmits audio over Wi-Fi or cellular data connection. More» The Trump Administration and the FCC's New Playbook Expect GOP reversals of Wheeler agenda, but the how-to is "a little more complicated." 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. Beasley Broadcast Names VP of IT Nick Pinto was previously the Charlotte cluster's information tech director. More» NKOM Publishes Map, Video Illustrating Upcoming FM Shutdowns in Norway Readers should remember that the upcoming shutdowns of FM in Norway are for their national network transmitters only. 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 Announcing the Nominees and Winners in the Fourth NewBay Media PIA NewBay Media introduces the participants in the fourth annual Product Innovation Awards, which recognize product introductions that serve TV, video and broadcast/online radio professionals. More» Read the December Issue Online This is a natural time to take stock of the past year's unfinished business; in this issue we are offering tips for how you can accomplish some of your last-minute goals. We also feature our annual vendor directory. More» The Best After-Hours Fix Is the One That Takes the Least Time This month, Doug Irwin says he wants to elaborate on the RF spares that you should maintain to make your job a bit easier. More» Today in Radio History Jan. 1, 1902 Nathan Stubblefied demonstrates natural conduction telephone in Murray, Ky. Jan. 1, 1983 ARPANET switches from NCP to TCP/IP Jan. 1, 1997 EAS rules go into effect Jan. 3, 1929 Paley incorporates Columbia Broadcast System Jan. 3, 1983 Time magazine names the computer the "Machine of the Year" Jan. 4, 1923 WEAF and WNAC conduct first wired simulcast Jan. 5, 1932 The Shadow debuts on CBS Jan. 5, 1940 Armstrong demonstrates FM to the FCC Jan. 5, 1979 FCC eliminates Third Class operator requirement for stations 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 CES 2017 Jan. 5–8, Las Vegas SPERDVAC Old-Time Radio Convention Jan. 20–21, Las Vegas Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Winter Conference Jan. 25, Madison, Wis. South Carolina Broadcasters Association Winter Conference Jan. 26, Columbia, S.C.

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