James E. O'Neal
James E. O’Neal has more than 50 years of experience in the broadcast arena, serving for nearly 37 years as a television broadcast engineer and, following his retirement from that field in 2005, moving into journalism as technology editor for TV Technology for almost the next decade. He continues to provide content for this publication, as well as sister publication Radio World, and others. He authored the chapter on HF shortwave radio for the 11th Edition of the NAB Engineering Handbook, and serves as editor-in-chief of the IEEE’s Broadcast Technology publication, and as associate editor of the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal. He is a SMPTE Life Fellow, and a Life Member of the IEEE and the SBE.
Latest articles by James E. O'Neal

ATSC To Showcase NextGen TV Progress at 2025 NAB Show
By James E. O'Neal published
Expect numerous ATSC 3.0 demos, product rollouts and technology presentations

Five Years Later, Has 5G Lived Up to Its Promise?
By James E. O'Neal published
The high-speed connectivity standard continues to drive change in live production

SMPTE’s Media Tech Summit Puts AI, IP in the Hollywood Spotlight
By James E. O'Neal published
Seven years after its adoption, panelists say ST 2110 is entering its ‘mature phase’

Looking Back at Broadcasting's First 100 Years
By James E. O'Neal published
Broadcasting's Centennial The early 1920s saw rapid advances

NextGen TV Poised to Move Out in Big Way in 2020
By James E. O'Neal published
Television gets ready for its next chapter

NAB Show: Is There Traffic on the ‘Road to ATSC 3.0?’
By James E. O'Neal published
‘The single biggest opportunity that’s ever been available to the broadcast industry.’

ATSC Conference Examines Next Phase of 3.0 Rollout
By James E. O'Neal published
Compliance testing, branding and more all part of launch process.

Retrofitting the C-Band Downlinks: A Daunting Task
By James E. O'Neal published
Just what is involved in reapportioning the 500 MHz spectrum?

Searching for ATSC 3.0 at CES 2019
By James E. O'Neal published
Industry executives offer their views on standard’s absence.

Previewing Next Gen TV at the NAB Show
By James E. O'Neal published
ATSC 3.0 moves out with new gear and tutorials

NAB Developing ‘Best Practices’ Guidelines for Next Gen TV
By James E. O'Neal published
Broadcast execs discuss ATSC 3.0 on HPA

$110,000 Raised to Preserve Television’s Technical History
By James E. O'Neal published
A large number of rare items came from the estate of television historian and collector Ed Reitan, who passed away in January.
4K Coverage of 2014 World Cup Final Matches Planned
By James E. O'Neal published
Concluding FIFA World Cup soccer events will be transmitted in UHD to Brazilian pay TV viewers.

Update: Owners Email About LARCAN Closure
By James E. O'Neal published
TV Technology has learned that LARCAN, a Canadian television and radio transmitter manufacturer that has been in operation since the early 1950s, ceased operating on July 10.

Antennas Direct ClearStream Micron XG Indoor DTV Antenna
By James E. O'Neal published
I grew up in a small town with the closest television station transmitters more than 60 miles distant; a situation then termed “fringe” area reception.
Nevion Establishes U.S. Tech Lab and Training Facility
By James E. O'Neal published
Nevion adds technology lab and training facility to its U.S. headquarters operation.
Caryn Cohen Named IABM North American Director
By James E. O'Neal published
She will serve as the organization’s chief representative in the United States and Canada and will be leading its operations and business development activities there.
ATSC Holds Annual Membership Meeting
By James E. O'Neal published
The overwhelming focus of the organizations gathering was on the ATSC 3.0 next-generation television standard.

It Is Time to Rethink EAS?
By James E. O'Neal published
Several months ago, I shared my thoughts in this space about our country’s Emergency Alert System, explaining its somewhat tortuous history and underpinnings.

NAB Show Product Review : Signal Processing & Analysis
By James E. O'Neal published
Whether its IP, SDI or analog one thing is inevitable, and that’s the need for monitoring, signal processing, and test and measurement gear
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