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Digital Radio Update - April 21, 2010
AM operators get IBOC digital options, Digital Economy Bill changes British radio, a portable receiver combines HD Radio and Mobile DTV, iBiquity shows Active Radio EAS and FM HD Radio reaches maintstream at the 2010 NAB Show.
News
AM Operators Now Have IBOC Digital Options
IBiquity's new modified MA1 specification allows broadcasters to sacrifice a degree of digital throughput in exchange for a somewhat higher analog bandwidth and a commensurate noise-floor reduction in analog receivers.
Adoption of Digital Economy Bill Means Change for British Radio
The legislation includes six specific provisions designed to facilitate a transition to DAB-only for the BBC as well as larger commercial channels, while improving the lot of smaller regional and community stations, expected to remain on analog FM indefinitely.
Business
New Portable Receiver Combines HD Radio, Mobile DTV
The device utilizes a compact HD Radio module as well as Radio Shack's Gigaware iPod accessory.
IBOC Across America
IBOC by State: North Carolina (April 2010)
There are 66 stations in the Old North State broadcasting 108 HD Radio channels.
Eye on IBOC
FM HD Radio Achieves Mainstream Feel at 2010 NAB Show
HD Radio has become more of a fixture than a question mark, at least on FM.
Products
Ibiquity Demonstrates Active Radio EAS
The technology provides continuous monitoring regardless of the device being turned on or off.
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Today in Radio History
Milestones From Radio's Past
The history of radio broadcasting extends beyond the work of a few famous inventors.
EAS Information More on EAS
FCC Publishes Fifth Report and Order on EAS
The new rules take effect April 30, 2012.
FEMA Releases 2012 Supplemental Guidance Report
The purpose of the document is to promote consistency in policy across Federal grant programs, and to ensure compatibility among Federally funded projects.
EAS/CAP FAQ
Now that FEMA has adopted the CAP1.2 standard, broadcasters are asking questions about the deadline to install equipment and updates to the EAS rules.
NWS XML/Atom Feed for CAP Messages
The feed provides feeds for all US states and territories.
How Much Data in CAP?
Now that the IPAWS OPEN server is on-line, it makes sense to get your CAP-enabled EAS equipment going.
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