Radio World NewsBytes: iHeartRadio Subscriptions; Drone Zappers; Bye-Bye BBG Board?

Radio World NewsBytes Editor – Brett Moss Radio World Editor in Chief – Paul McLane   To Liquid Cool or Not GatesAir's Rich Redmond said, "Each station needs to decide what is most appropriate for their situation, and where they feel comfortable. But we are fans of liquid-cooling, and it offers a very attractive ROI for sites that have significant cooling needs and costs." Read more in our new trends story about transmitters. Read it here and post your own comments. Top Stories - 12/1/16 iHeartRadio Adds Paid Options With Radio Replay The company announced the beta launch of iHeartRadio Plus and iHeartRadio All Access, "powered by Napster." Defense Bill Would Abolish BBG Governing Board The bill would eliminate the nine-member board that oversees the Broadcasting Board of Governors and give the CEO new powers. News & Technology REGULATION: What Trump's Election Might Mean at the FCC DRONES: FAA Tests Drone Zappers at Denver Int'l Airport BUSINESS: HD Radios Do Well on Podcast Listener Survey AUDIENCE: Bouvard Highlights "Share of Ear" Findings COMMENTARY: At KRAB We Weren't Afraid of Dead Air BBG II: David Burke Award Winners Announced PRODUCTS: CTP Formalizes Relationship With SCMS Around the Industry Federal Communications Commission: Live by 3-2 Vote … (National Law Review) The author reviews the recent partisan vibe at the commission and compares it to that of prior administrations, providing examples of the "divided process." Anti-Net Neutrality Dream Team (Ars Technica) Roslyn Layton joins FCC transition effort. Are Alternative Inspection FCC Notifications Still Needed? (CommLawBlog) Is there an easier way to notify the commission when a station has taken part in the Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP)? Does the FCC need to be notified at all? "Thanks 2016, It's Been Weird," Says Spotify (Creativity) The streamer starts an outdoor ad campaign. 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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