Doug Lung's RF Report

Majority of Stations Ready for Feb. 18 DTV Rollout

by Doug Lung, 8.29.2008

Although some may see the 44 percent of stations that haven’t fully constructed their post-transition DTV facilities as a potential “transition train wreck,” it is important to remember that many are moving to their (or another station’s) analog channel and cannot put their post transition facility on the air until the analog transmitter is shut down. more

Columbia Selects DVB-T for Terrestrial DTV

by Doug Lung, 8.29.2008

Representatives said DVB-T met their needs due to its low implementation cost, while offering other benefits such as mobile TV, interactivity and HDTV. more

Rohde & Schwarz to Introduce ATSC-M/H Technology in December

8.29.2008

Rohde & Schwarz, a leading supplier of mobile TV transmitters, has announced that it will introduce ATSC-M/H technology in its transmitter line in December. more

FCC Schedules 2 GHz AWS Interference Testing

by Doug Lung, 8.29.2008

The tests will be conducted next week, Sept. 3-5, and will be open to the public. more

FCC Regulatory Fees Due Sept. 25

by Doug Lung, 8.29.2008

This year’s fees are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 25, 2008. more

Harris and Freescale Partner to Create More Efficient TV Transmitters

by Doug Lung, 8.29.2008

According to the companies, the Freescale LDMOS solutions will allow fewer gain stages than were required with previous designs, thus reducing the space required for the transmitter and also improving reliability. According to Harris, the technology should result in a transmitter footprint of less than half the previous size for a given power output. more

VSB Seminar Planned in Albuquerque

by Doug Lung, 8.29.2008

Sgrignoli will provide fundamental information about the 8-VSB transmission system, its “performance attributes,” as well as practical information. more

Satellite Update

by Doug Lung, 8.29.2008

A review of the FCC’s latest actions affecting the satellite industry. more

DTV Station Status

by Doug Lung, 8.29.2008

An update of the FCC DTV database. more

FCC Proposes Clearing Wireless Microphones From 700 MHz band

by Doug Lung, 8.22.2008

The order imposes a freeze, effective immediately, on the filing of any new license application seeking operation on any frequencies in the 698-806 MHz band after Feb. 17, 2009 and a freeze on any pending equipment authorization for low-power broadcast auxiliary equipment operating in this band. more