Bob Kovacs
Bob Kovacs is the former Technology Editor for TV Tech and editor of Government Video. He is a long-time video engineer and writer, who now works as a video producer for a government agency. In 2020, Kovacs won several awards as the editor and co-producer of the short film "Rendezvous."
Latest articles by Bob Kovacs
Doherty Amplifiers Push Efficiency
By Bob Kovacs published
Although there have been many developments in amplifiers over the decades, some DNA from Doherty’s design is now making its way into modern television transmitters.
Jeffery Maddox, BAS Relocation Team Member, Dies in Traffic Accident
By Bob Kovacs published
Maddox worked on the Sprint Nextel Broadcast Auxiliary Spectrum relocation project from 2005 to 2010, as a program manager responsible for contracts and documents.
Solid-State Transmitters: A Conversation with Rich Redmond
By Bob Kovacs published
Recent advances in high-frequency transistors has led to solid-state UHF transmitters that challenge the power outage and efficiency of multi-stage depressed collector IOT designs.
A Video Review of the 2016 GV Expo
By Bob Kovacs published
Here is a quick look at the 2016 Government Video Expo & National Drone Show, which was held Dec. 7-8 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center.
Products Turn Heads at GV Expo & National Drone Show
By Bob Kovacs published
The 2016 Government Video Expo & National Drone Show flung open the doors to its exhibition floor at 10 a.m. Wednesday, and attendees streamed in to see the goodies.
GV Expo & National Drone Show Busy with Presentations, Raffle
By Bob Kovacs published
The second and last day of the Government Video Expo & National Drone Show saw attendees return to the hall for a slate of presentations, product demos and the Expo’s highly anticipated free raffle.
2016 NAB Product Review: Transmission
By Bob Kovacs published
ATSC 3.0 was one of the notable themes of NAB Show, and transmission gear is at the heart of this promising new standard.
2016 NAB Product Review: Satellite & Remote
By Bob Kovacs published
Not long ago, the 2 GHz BAS relocation was one of the biggest stories in the industry.
NAB Show Panel Debates 4K Future
By Bob Kovacs published
Is high dynamic range the ‘secret sauce’ to UHD’s success?
2016 NAB Product Review: Cable, Fiber & Connectors
By Bob Kovacs published
Products for 4K video were all over the halls of the NAB Show, but perhaps the most challenging category for 4K is cable and fiber.
2016 NAB Product Review: Test & Measurement
By Bob Kovacs published
With the 2016 NAB Show behind us, questions about the show’s trends have died down.
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