This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: December 4, 2021 to December 10, 2021
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the last week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel was confirmed by the Senate to serve a new, five-year term. (Rosenworcel Statement) She will continue […]
Smart Speakers and How to Talk to Them
One major technological innovation in consumer electronics of the past decade is the smart speaker. Increasingly, there are ever fewer homes that you can walk into where devices will not activate when you utter the name Alexa. The smart speaker performs many jobs in the modern home from turning on lights, acting as a cooking […]
Radio Club of America to Recreate 100-Year-Old Transatlantic Test
The 1BCG transmitter used for the original Transatlantic Test Project in 1921 To celebrate the first transatlantic radio broadcast by members of its club 100 years ago, the Radio Club of America (RCA) will undertake a re-creation of the 1921 Transatlantic Test Project transmission on Dec. 12. Using shortwave, low power and other state-of-the-art technology […]
In Appreciation of the Late Bernie O’Brien
Bernie O’Brien in an undated photo. The author is owner of broadcast equipment company SCMS. He writes here about the recent passing of longtime sales engineer Bernie O’Brien. Bernie, who passed away on Nov. 22 after a six-month extended illness unrelated to Covid, was a private person but also one who never met a stranger. […]
Nielsen: On Screen Diversity in TV Shows Increases
But almost one quarter of viewers complained of inaccurate presentation in TV programming, according to a new Nielsen study of diversity in 1,500 TV programs
Chyron Unveils CAMIO 5.0 MOS-Driven Graphics System
The latest release unites CAMIO components via a modern user interface
Netflix Launches Entertainment News Site Tudum
The launch follows Netflix’s first-ever, fan event earlier this fall that was named “Tudum” after the service’s iconic start-up sound
EAS Tone Misuse Draws Penalty for Beasley
A talk show stunt that aired EAS tones on a Las Vegas radio station may cost Beasley Media Group $20,000. The rules of the Federal Communications are strict: No transmission of false or deceptive emergency alert system tones or EAS simulations are allowed. But in September 2020, the commission said, Beasley station KDWN(AM) apparently aired […]
Iron Mountain to Acquire ITRenew
Iron Mountain will acquire 80% of the company for $725M
AVIWEST Unveils LiveGuest Live Video Call Solution
LiveGuest makes it easy for broadcasters to integrate remote guests into live productions