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August 28
- NTT Electronics to show range of MPEG-2 equipment at IBC
- Covering Le Mans gets a little easier thanks to LinkXP wireless camera systems
- Broadcasters, cable networks among global customers for Solid State Logic C Series Console
- iTV poised to open vast new revenue stream to broadcasters
- Canopus to introduce SDI option for the CWS100 editing workstation
- Kroma Telecom to introduce several new products at IBC
- Crystal Vision releases Key Shrink for Safire digital chroma keyer
- Euphonix to highlight its digital broadcast audio mixing consoles
- Broadcast Technology unveils DTDA 3000 distribution amplifier
- AAF Edit Protocol to be announced at IBC
- Intelsat to launch new high-powered next generation satellite
- ILC to unveil MaxView Scenario scheduling and provisioning system
- Multi-service TV to be examined at all-day conference at IBC
- International airwaves roundup
- MeteoGraphics to unveil lifelike cloud formation animations
- QuVIS introduces QSS shared storage system for digital intermediate use
- Eurosport selects multiple Pinnacle Systems Deko character generators
- Cobalt Digital introduces HD/SD up and down converter at IBC
- FOCUS Enhancements ships FireStore FS-3 DV disk recorder
- GoodMood and Twofourty reach distribution accord
- iVast Introduces Live Broadcast Encoder
- Vela To Show HD Decoder At IBC
- SBE Honors Thales
- Ligos To Debut MediaRig Encoder At IBC
- Harris Increases Stock Dividend, Citing Government Business
- DVS HD Software Supports Panasonic's Varicam
- AFTRA Vows to Continue Fighting Consolidation
- Harris Licenses Telestream Software
- SpectraRep, APTS Team Up on DTV for Homeland Security
- Pa.-Based Telco Taps Optibase Video Over DSL
- Focus Ships New FireStore DV Recorder
- DirecTV To Carry NFL in Fox WIDESCREEN
- DirecTV, EchoStar Battle it Out on the DVR Front
- HDNet to Carry College Football in HD
- DST to Use Leitch to Route NASCAR Images
August 27
- Telestream announces software licensing agreement with Harris
August 26
- Euphonix hits the road again with Max Air
- Fifteen Solid State Logic C series digital consoles sold worldwide since NAB2003
- Composer launches The Manhattan Producers Alliance
- OmniBus Systems opens new office
August 25
- OmniBus Systems opens Denver office
- FCC allows video on AOL messaging
- Panasonic intros portable HDTV projector
- Movie and music industries appeal file-share ruling
- Powell dismisses proposed cable
- Satellite TV rates drop below cable for first time
- Parade of FCC ownership opponents ask for stay
- PVI completes sale of assets
- Bryan Tramont named new FCC Chief of Staff
- Exavio debuts ExaVault network storage solution
- Leitch router chosen by NASCAR Images
- Sparks fly between SGI and Discreet products
- Flash memory wars heat up in move to digital video
- Former Florida regulator named to FCC diversity panel
- FCC to study effect of migratory birds on communications towers
- Wheatstone to showcase digital TV audio console at IBC2003
- NFL and IBM team up for IT infrastructure
- Ownership critics vow to continue fight to overturn FCC rules
- FCC Considers Allowing GPS Info Transmission by Garmin GMRS Radios
- Under $200 ATSC HDTV Card Available for Linux
- FCC Opens Inquiry on Effect of Towers on Migratory Birds
- Columbia and PanAmSat Satellite Applications
- WNIN and ERI Discovered Reason for Poor Coverage from New Antenna
- Murata Announces Compact DTV Tuner for 8-VSB and Cable
August 23
- The Legacy of Linear
August 22
- Watch out for “ultrabroadband”
- WGAL-TV takes first step toward digital broadcasting with Sigma Electronics’ digital MRX video and audio routing system
August 21
- Sachtler to introduce an array of new products for IBC2003
- IBC on-line resources make conference planning easy
- Broadcast Technology unveils the DTCA 3000 CA decoder
- Newsroomink turns to Pinnacle Systems for production switcher, CG at new London facility
- JVC introduces handheld professional HD camcorder to Europe
- Brick House Video to introduce SDI switcher
- Media 100 opens facility to showcase 844/X editing system in London
- Panasonic unveils multitude of new products at IBC
- ADC features programmable patch system, connectors, Firewire panel
- AP ENPS offers international news operations the right solution
- German public broadcaster turns to S4M Systems for planning and management
- Vinten Pro-6, Pro-10 pan, tilt heads offer lightweight, fluid drag for DV camcorders
- Mediaflex asset management system makes IBC debut
- Pharos Pilot MCR takes control of Media House
- NAB to hold Satellite Uplink Training Seminar in October
- TANDBERG Television shows end-to-end Windows Media 9 system for TV over DSL
- International airwaves roundup
- Guest EditorialThe Case For Going Digital In News:
- The BizJeffrey Ulrich
- RF EXPRESSWho's In Control?
- OmniBus Expands to Denver
- CEA Repeats Voluntary DTV Standards Mantra
- Insight To Carry HDNet
- EchoStar Bids for Loral Satellite Assets
- SignaSys Now Offers Election Graphics
- Tandberg, Larscom To Deliver MPEG Transport Services
- AP Upgrades ENPS
- Cobalt Brings HD8021 to IBC
- Telex Inks Rental Deal
- Powell Promotes Localism
- NEP Makes 'Whoopi' With HD
- Powell Appoints New Chief of Staff
- Ensemble Designs to Feature BrightEye at IBC
- Lack Of Copy Protection Costs Home Video Nearly $1B Annually
August 20
- The House Bill Can't Build
- Report estimates 100 million European DTV receivers by 2007
- Giving Dynamic Range Control to Consumers
- Georgia Public Takes IT Path
- To HD or Not to HD
- Weather Channel Takes Local Big-Time
- Looking Back to TV's Future
- NFL Kicks Off New 'Net'
- CBS, USA Networks Play Doubles
- Your Interns Don't Have To Be Like Dell's
August 19
- SignaSys upgrades KCSM control system
August 18
- In the NewsDifferentiation
- Final ThoughtScaling Resolution Peak
- CommentaryKeeping Down With The Joneses
- ATSC offers seminar on PSIP and closed captioning
- Court filings increase on broadcast ownership rules
- Hearst-Argyle installs Trilogy VoIP intercom system between stations
- Thomson’s Digital Media Solutions spawn new media ventures
- SGL to Demo FlashNet archiving at IBC2003
- ABC Network and NABET-CWA reach tentative labor agreement
- SSL to provide NBA Entertainment with C100 digital audio console
- DVD hardware experiences explosive growth
- U.S. cable operators to test Microsoft TV interactive service
- Sinclair standardizes on Grass Valley Gear for News Central system
- Broadband demand predicted to rebound in second half of 2003
- Harris Broadcast reorganizes sales team
- SGL to Demo FlashNet archiving at IBC2003
- Cable industry swings back
- Steele VFX promotes HD mastering for improved SD delivery
- 1996 cable deregulation a failure for consumers
- FCC upgrades forms to reflect new ownership rules
- JVC launches hand-held professional HD camcorder into European market
- Concurrent introduces MediaHawk 4G On-Demand Platform
- Vela to launch Quad broadcast decoder at IBC2003
- TANDBERG TV to show Windows Media 9 series system for TV over DSL
- Disney takes environmental heat on throwaway DVD technology
- Loral Multi-band Satellite Successfully Launched
- DTV Update: Great Britain, China, and Australia
- New MSTV Web Site
- New York-Area Broadcasters Keep the Power On
- Acrodyne Reports Strong Earnings, Files to Deregister Common Stock
- The Big Blackout
- FCC Ends Freeze on Broadcast CP Applications
- DTV Station Status per FCC CDBS - August 15, 2003
- Loral Files FCC Application to Transfer Satellites to Intelsat
- FCC Explains Procedure for Ka-Band Satellite Applications
- More Details on Sanyo Cellphone DTV Receiver
- PanAmSat Requests STA to Relocate SBS-4 Satellite
August 15
- Commissioners praise LPTV stations for local service, recognize difficulty in digital transition
- Hitachi introduces the DMM3 multi-level FM link
- Wegener delivers DTV700 series DTV processors
- Solid State Logic to provide NBA Entertainment with C100 digital broadcast console
- WDWB-TV, KOCT-TV turn to Harris Recon
- FCC meeting transcripts
- Ramifications of House bill raise difficult questions for broadcasters
- ATSC to provide in-depth series of PSIP, closed captioning classes
- Videotek releases SQM-175 Macroblocking Detection Module
- FCC, NTIA announce joint WRC-03 implementation plan
- FCC embarks on process of LPTV and TV translator transition to digital service
- KDUH replacement tower almost ready for primetime
- Kline Towers to upgrade Sutro Tower for earthquake protection
- Centurfax to launch Blue.i portable studio navigation system
- Pathfire releases Pathfire Ads digital IP multicast solution
August 14
- Portugal, Nordic nations will be first to achieve complete digital television conversion, says report
- Dayang to show new multi-display controller, X-edit DV and new X-CG I/O support
- International airwaves roundup
- BBC Technology to show Colledia production integration and control system
- Thomson receives $5 million order from NBC
- NTL Broadcast to show content distribution and management concepts
- Vistek to launch 1-BOX
- Teranex launches new imageEnhance product family
- Radamec Broadcast Systems to release new camera network control
- The Post Bangkok looks to da Vinci for beauty treatment
- On Sight buys three Eyeheight Legaleyes for Avid online edit stations
- TANDBERG and Telefonica to supply wireless digital newsgathering for Telemadrid
- DVC to show Iridas SpeedGrate RT at IBC2003
- Scopus to upgrade Doordarshan digital broadcast infrastructure
- Quantel to show generationQ products at IBC2003
- Sanyo prototype enters race to marry digital TVs, cell phones
- BBC WiScape introduces WiCam-C wireless camera system for newsgathering
- Latin American broadcasters buy $4 million in Grass Valley digital news products from Thomson
- IMP Electronics to launch direct sunlight-viewable LCD monitors
- DVS to show CineControl with Clipster real-time HD editor
- Cinegy to show migration path to tape-free operation
- Ultimatte unveils Ultimatte 10 with AdvantEdge algorithm at IBC
- SGI to demonstrate broadcast and production solutions at IBC2003
- EchoStar Wins Reprieve Over Distant Signal Dispute
- Western Cable Show Calls it Quits After 36 Years
- Thales to Show DTV Encryption Technology at IBC
- Orad Sets Virtual Stage for IBC
- Encoda Opens Florida Office
- Thomson Inks $5M NBC Deal
- Tribune Purchases Avid Systems
- Tandberg To Demo Windows Media 9-Based Network
- NBA To Use SSL Console
- Leitch Upgrades dpsVelocityQ
- Euphonix Brings Upgraded System 5 to IBC
- Quantel's iQ to be Featured at IBC D-Cinema Event
- SkyStream Nabs Broadband Investments
- Leitch Names Kabala Interim President
- FFV To Debut DigiDeck
August 13
- Redefining Local News
- IBC 2003It's About Producing Results
- Direct TV Readies Local Collection Facilities
- NBC Sends West Wing, Olympics HD To Bravo HD+
- FCC Receives Early Analog Surrender Request
- Sat Tracking Protects News Crews In High Risk Areas
- Products - August
- People - August Issue
- NewscastingMatrix Intercoms: Where It's At
- NewscastingDo Or Die: Live News Production Switchers
- NewscastingSeven Rules For Better News
- NewscastingMcGraw-Hill Gets ParkerVision
- NewscastingNeed B-Roll?
- NewscastingSimplifying Opens And Bumpers
- Concurrent introduces Real-Time Media
August 12
- SBE announces Broadcast Engineering Awards
- Master classes present real-world tales from rarified talent
August 11
- HDNet receives new investment
- Comcast agrees to carry ESPN HD channel
- Brick House Video to show SDI switcher at IBC2003
- ENPS increases market share among broadcast newsrooms
- Discreet ships burn 1 background processing software
- Diversified Systems uses Ikegami cameras for NFL scoreboards
- New ownership rules go into effect Sept. 4 (sort of)
- CBS Sports and DirecTV partner for “The NFL on CBS” in HDTV
- Thomson receives orders from several Latin American broadcast facilities
- Sony bets on flat-screen TVs for financial boost
- Cox Television purchases Avid end-to-end broadcast solutions for six stations
- Mediacom selects For-A Virtual studio for cost-effective studio production
- FCC focuses on rural television
- Drake Electronics to show FreeSpeak at IBC
- Disk recorder available for JVC’s DV camcorders
- Network stations challenge ownership rules in court
- Sanyo's DTV Cellphone
- FCC Initiates Rulemaking on Digital LPTV and Translator Stations
- FCC Plans for WRC-03 Implementation
- Terrestrial DTV Broadcasting Trials Begin in Japan
- ARRL Field Study Documents Interference from Broadband over Power Line
- Adversarial Science Laboratories Wins DefCon WiFi Shootout
August 7
- Australian broadcaster picks Pinnacle Systems for media server and editor
- International airwaves roundup
- Digital Cinema to provide major focus at IBC2003
- Panther Broadcast introduces new battery belt, battery pack for Romy lights
- Leitch ships new versions of dpsVelocityQ and dpsVelocity
- Rohde & Schwarz to introduce MPEG-2 technologies, test and measurement concepts, portable test solutions, transmitters
- Ross Video to show new version of Synergy, Squeeze & Tease DVE option
- BBC audit: Iraq broadcasting technology desperately needs rebuilding
- TAMUZ debuts Golden Eagle LCD monitors at IBC2003
- Barco releases iStudio with Hydra streaming module, 3-panel UXGA projector
- Sony unveils new PDW and XPRI series products at IBC2003
- Tektronix hits the road with Vision03 autumn seminars
- Drake Electronics to demonstrate FreeSpeak digital intercom
- Megahertz to supply BBC Technology with two DSNG trucks
- Screen Subtitling Systems introduces Poliscript PAYGO, shows Polistream, announces partnerships
- Phantasia to show latest PAS automation features
- Radio/TV Malaysia selects Andrew for nationwide RF upgrade
- European TV market to change dramatically by 2007
- Revenue growth through networking, media processing to be highlighted at BigBand Networks
- Orad CyberGraphics, CyberGraphics Reality, CyberSet, Forum to be featured at IBC2003
- Leading Spanish broadcaster to install 800-workstation DaletPlus system
- Trilogy to supply Mercury VoIP to Hearst-Argyle Television
- Media 100 Opens 844/X Facility in London
- Videomagnetics Acquires Lucke's Camera
- PESA to Introduce new Cheetah Flexi-Frame at IBC
- DirecTV to Carry CBS' HD Coverage of the NFL
- Sinclair's News Central to Use Grass Valley Gear
- Omneon to Showcase New Features to Media Server System at IBC
- Cable Operator Mediacom Goes Virtual With For-A's EX II
- NDS, DirecTV Reach Legal Ceasefire
- Force Introduces New Fiber Optic Transport Gear
- Rohde & Schwarz to Show New T&M Equipment at IBC
- Accom to Research Codecs With OmniLab Gear
- EchoStar Launches Ka-Band Bird
- FCC Tackles DTV Translators, Low-Power Stations
- Cox Purchases News Systems from Avid
- Hollings to Hang it Up
August 6
- Tower Lessons Learned
- WGAL-TV takes first step toward digital broadcasting with Sigma Electronics’ digital MRX video and audio routing system
- Denver's digital tower problem
- NBC Builds Global Graphics System
- Love and Theft
- Finally! A Loudspeaker That Raises the Bar
- HDVOD: The Race Is On
- Audio for HDTV: Then and Now
- Calculating RF Power Density and Exposure
- Fox Readies for HD
- Cable Customers Demand HD
August 5
- Sony's new professional optical disc system
- Sigma Electronics proposes synching video to time of day
- NewTek's LightWave 3D receives Emmy Engineering Award
- Panasonic's LCD monitors now available
August 4
- Kasenna receives patent for capability-based streaming
- HDTV for under $1K
- Winsted unveils new low-profile consoles
- NMT equips mobile trucks with Riedel intercoms
- Pesa displays new system controllers
- NewTek introduces integrated video production suite
- Senate votes in place for roll back of all new FCC ownership rules in September
- FCC opposition is "on a roll"
- Panasonic delivers DVCPro HD VTR
- Kodak to acquire Laser-Pacific Media Corporation
- Sigma Electronics proposes synching video to time of day
- New version of MOS protocol released
- Summer vacations bring lull in media ownership storm
- MPEG advances MPEG-21 technology
- FCC's Powell: New rules, old rhetoric
- Bella introduces new keyboards
- Morse Code on the Internet
- Will Sony's Playstation Become the First Portable DTV Set?
- BBC Scotland Accused of Reducing Analog Strength to Force Digital Switch
- FCC Dismisses Safety Cast Proposal
- ERI Redesigns Web Site
- PSIP and Closed Captioning University
- Thales Inks $180M Deal for Malaysian Wireless Broadband Network
- DTV Station Status per FCC CDBS - August 2, 2003
- House Bill Mandates Dual Digital Cable-Ready/Broadcast TV Sets, Minimum Power for DTV Stations
- FCC to Consider Rules for DTV Translators, Boosters and LPTV Stations
August 3
- Digital video recorders fill satellite's VOD gap
- NAB changes direction again
August 1
- WXYZ-TV automates with Crispin
- CMOS image sensors: Making HDTV cameras affordable
- Newsroom automation
- China's Academy of Broadcast Science assesses video equipment with Tektronix
- House rejects ownership rule change, sets up possible veto conflict
- County Commission approves Lookout Mountain tower plan
- K-Tech XMT-100 DTV transmitter offers cost-effective conversion solution
- Radio/TV Malaysia selects Andrew for nationwide RF upgrade
- Thales Broadcast and Multimedia release Affinity low-power DTV transmitter
- RFS' remote monitoring system
- Harris unveils high-speed television network connectivity product
- Commission reminds broadcasters, others of obligation to make emergency information accessible to visually, aurally disabled
- RF exposure guidelines
- Altronic Research introduces digital UHF Omegaline air-cooled RF coaxial load resistor
- Streambox ACT-L3 offers improved compression efficiency, scalability
- Colorimetry standards
- HD over triax
- ATSC to recommend practices for DTV receiver makers
- Axcera introduces ATSC exciter-modulator
- IBC2003 preview
- Court TV's new NOC
- Video networks
- Adelstein: Counting repeaters as independent stations undermines intent of ownership rules
- Media asset-management systems
- House bill said to speed DTV adoption, would require minimum DTV signal strength, mandate plug-and-play issue
- Audio follows multiformat video
- Copps tells Senate Commerce Committee loosened ownership rules require re-invigorated public interest requirement for broadcasters
- New TV multiple ownership rules adopted
- HD sports: A whole new ballgame
- The NBC Agency pushes HDTV
- New Products - August 2003
- NAB eats crow
- Remote control monitoring
- Doyle Technology's VMC control system
- The DTV reception debate
- New gapfiller solution from Teracom Components
- Putting your money where it works
- WXYZ-TV automates with Crispin
- Jampro JUHD panel antenna designed for UHF
- OmniBus Headline media editor
- Wireless ENG/EFP cameras
- Scopus' Intelligent Video Network
- Automated media indexing
- DTV over digital cable: Reaching a larger audience
- Customer no-service