WLS-DT first in Chicago with local HD news
The station will begin broadcasting 33 hours of local HD programming in January 2007....
Mid-Atlantic stations complete inventory phase of 2GHz relocation plan
In mid-November, stations in the Mid-Atlantic region completed 100 percent of their replacement inventories. ...
Author forecasts impending decline for HDV format
Industry consultant and author Tore Nordahl has published a Web article predicting the rise of AVC-Intra and JPEG2000 for HD field acquisition. ...
IRT confirms SkyWAN suitability for broadcast use
The R&D advisor for German, Austrian and Swiss public broadcasters tested the SkyWAN to determine its performance in SNG and other content delivery applications....
Pappas Reno stations turn to XL H1 camcorders, Firestore for field use
In the field, KREN and KAZR record footage acquired with the XL H1s to a Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-C Portable direct-to-edit recorder....
Shotoku CMC-400 extends life of legacy robotic pan and tilt heads
The camera motion control series replaces old electronics....
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Tampa Microwave introduces Ka-band block downconvertersThe new compact block downconverters cover the commercial and military Ka-band.... |
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Streambox introduces SBT3-9100 HD video transport systemThe system provides full-motion, full-frame 1080i/720p HD broadcast video and audio over satellite and IP-based networks. ... |
SBE reaffirms opposition to Trucker TV
In comments filed with the commission Nov. 20, the society reiterated its previous comments that the service would be an unnecessary use of BAS spectrum....
Cox Television upgrades newsgathering to P2 HD system
WSOC-TV and WSB-TV will be the first two stations to be outfitted with the Panasonic DVCPRO P2 HD equipment. ...
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KLAS-TV shoots news with XDCAM HD, Fujinon lensesKLAS-TV has purchased new Fujinon lenses for each of its 18 Sony XDCAM HD camcorders for HD newsgathering and commercial production.... |
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JVC introduces optional prime lens support for ProHD camcorderThe HZ-CA13U is an optional lens adapter that enables the use of a 16mm film prime lense with a PL (Positive Lock) mount. ... |
Group says VNR abuse continues
The Center for Media and Democracy has released a report that names 46 stations as failing to disclose their use of video news releases to the public....
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NBC Universal installs 1000 HD/SD convertersThe network has installed more than 1000 XVP-811i up-, down- and crossconverters at its Rockefeller Center headquarters.... |
Arqiva to buy pieces of BT satellite service
The $47.43 million deal includes long-term customer contracts, operations and personnel in the United States, France, Italy the Netherlands and the UK....
