Feed aggregator

It is being billed as the first streaming sports channel of its kind in the city that’s home to the National Football League’s Jaguars and the “world’s largest outdoor cocktail party” each time the Georgia Bulldogs face the Florida Gators.

And, the offering comes courtesy of Cox Media Group.

Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

This document amends the Table of FM Allotments, of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules, by allotting FM Channel 296A at Lihue, Hawaii, as the community's sixth local service and FM Channel 236C3 at Princeville, Hawaii, as the community's first local service. The staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 296A at Lihue can be allotted consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules with a site restriction of 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) north of the community at reference coordinates 22-00-00 NL and 159-21-00 WL and Channel 236C3 at Princeville can be allotted consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules with no site restriction at reference coordinates 22-12-00 NL and 159-30-00 WL.

This document amends the Table of FM Allotments, of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules, by allotting FM Channels 264A at Koloa, Hawaii, and 224C3 at Waimea, Hawaii, as the communities' first local service. The staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 264A at Koloa can be allotted consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules with a site restriction of 8.3 kilometers (5.2 miles) northwest of the community at reference coordinates are 21-58-24 NL and 159-29-45 WL and Channel 224C3 at Waimea can be allotted consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules with no site restriction at reference coordinates are 22-02-00 NL and 159-38-00 WL.

This document amends the Table of FM Allotments, of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) rules, by allotting FM Channels 280A at Puhi, Hawaii, and 298C3 at Kekaha, Hawaii, as the communities' first local service. The staff engineering analysis indicates that Channel 280A at Puhi can be allotted consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules with a site restriction of 10.8 kilometers (6.7 miles) west of the community at reference coordinates are 21-58-24 NL and 159-29-45 WL and Channel 298C3 at Kekaha can be allotted consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules with no site restriction at reference coordinates are 22-02-00 NL and 159-38-00 WL.

An example of DAB+ field measurements showing multipath and interference effects (Photo courtesy WorldDAB)

During 2023, new DAB+ trial services launched in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. To support the spread of the digital radio technology, WorldDAB introduced a new report on suggested guidelines for DAB+ trial services.

The guide covers multiple aspects that have proven effective in previous DAB+ trials including motivation, stakeholder engagement, regulatory and licensing issues, equipment considerations, network and reception testing, and how to conclude field trials. The guide was released during the 2024 ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

“When radio stakeholders become interested in establishing DAB+ digital radio, they want to explore DAB+ features and capabilities and understand the process to establish DAB+ as a full-scale national broadcasting system,” stated WorldDAB Project Director Bernie O’Neill. “One of the best ways to undertake these initial steps is to establish an on-air field trial and this new guide is designed to help them successfully take these first steps which inform the final system design.”

The guide describes trials as a key step in laying the groundwork for a future rollout and full implementation of DAB. It also notes the importance of being able to explore different aspects of the technology for different stakeholders, for example, listeners and broadcasters may care more about audio quality while network operators and regulators may focus more on capacity and interference.

The new factsheet, “DAB+ Digital Radio: A Guide to a Successful Field Trial,” joins a number of other free resources offered by WorldDAB to support the launch and operation of DAB+ services, including the 118-page e-book “Establishing DAB Digital Broadcast Radio,” available in both English and French.

The post DAB+ Field Trial Guidance Released appeared first on Radio World.

.

.

.

On January 22, via Instagram, the management of the venerable Alternative radio brand serving Columbus, Ohio as “CD” informed the public that it would “remain a part of the central Ohio community” in some way — despite the end of its over-the-air broadcasts via an FM translator tied to WXGT-AM.

Now, a local TV station has confirmed the building housing the “CD” radio studios and offices — and the Big Room Bar — is on the market.

WCMH-4, owned by Nexstar Media Group, says real estate agent Doug Tenenbaum put the building on the market at owner Randy Malloy‘s request. Zoning allows for a new building or add-on that can be up to six stories high, and Tenenbaum believes that’s enticing for developers.

And, a new radio station and/or bar could be run out of the facility even after the sale, Tenenbaum told WCMH-4.

Malloy is seeking $2 million for the facility. He acquired it in 2013 for $400,000.

At present, WWCD Radio is internet-only. It originated at 101.1 MHz and later shifted to 102.5 MHz before taking up the FM translator at 92.9 MHz fed by WXGT-AM.

The 92.9 MHz frequency in Columbus is currently home to “93X,” which is operated by a group not affiliated with Malloy.

Earlier this week, the President/CEO of Texas Public Radio (TPR), which operates seven noncommercial radio stations across the San Antonio region, was hospitalized due to complications from colon cancer.

On Thursday, it became known that she has been shifted to Hospice care.

“TPR must share the difficult news that President/CEO Joyce Slocum was hospitalized this weekend due to complications from a recurrence of her colon cancer, and has now transitioned to hospice care,” a statement from TPR and her family reads. “Her family and the TPR staff are grateful for the outpouring of support and love for Joyce.”

TPR’s Board of Directors has named Vice President of Development Rebecca Caven as the  organization’s interim CEO.

Slocum, 66, joined TPR in 2014. Earlier in her career, she served as EVP/Global Legal and Business Affairs and General Counsel for HIT Entertainment, a producer and distributor of high-quality children’s entertainment products. She began her career in the private practice of law, and then served as both a legal and business adviser during 10 years at 7-Eleven, Inc.

The Media Bureau has cancelled a proposed fine handed to the licensee of a low-powered FM station serving the Oregon metropolis that is “dedicated to playing under-heard Rock music from around the globe.”

KVRN-LPFM 101.5, and sibling facility KYQT-LPFM, are known across the Portland, Ore., market as “Cavern.FM.”

KVRN’s facility, with 50 watts, serves a portion of the eastern neighborhoods between Powellhurst-Gilbert and the city of Gresham; KYQT’s signal contour covers Beaverton and areas west of the Oregon Zoo and downtown Portland.

On January 11, KVRN owner Cascade Community Radio was handed a $1,500 fine for its failure to timely file a license renewal application.

Cascade responded, pleading that it is in able to pay such a forfeiture. It supplied documentation illustrating how the $1,500 forfeiture would create a financial hardship for the small community-focused station.

Audio Division Chief Al Shuldiner agreed, and cancelled the fine. Instead, Cascade was admonished for its tardiness.

 

Television is the most important influencer at all stages of the purchase funnel, and holds true across all key age groups and ethnicities.

That’s a key conclusion from the TVB’s just-released 2024 Purchase Funnel Study, conducted by GfK for the association.

Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

Media industry financial analyst Brian Wieser, today at the helm of his own Madison & Wall advisory firm, has combed through the quarterly results of every major distributor of video content. But, rather than focus on net income and revenue, Wieser examined the total spending by consumers on all video, including traditional pay TV services, physical video media, streaming video and theatrical video.

His conclusion? There’s been a “significant slowdown” from the growth rates seen in 2021 and 2022, making 2023 look a lot like the growth seen across the 2010s.

 

Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

By Rosemary Ravinal
Special to Radio + Television Business Report

Words have a tremendous impact on this world. Some people say their hearts have been touched by words. Others say their hearts have been broken. For this year’s Friendship Day (also known as Valentine’s Day), I’m inspired to explore how words carry the weight of our emotions and intentions, and how they influence others and build relationships in your work and personal lives.

After I recently gave a talk about the “Power of Words to Drive Innovation” at the Briyah Institute, a friend and communications professional noted the irony behind the saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.”

It’s funny how the 19th-century phase “sticks” in memory. Why does it downplay the impact of verbal abuse?

The proverb conveys the idea that physical injuries caused by objects like sticks and stones can be painful, but verbal insults or negative words cannot cause emotional harm. It’s often used to encourage resilience in the face of verbal or emotional attacks, suggesting that you shouldn’t let hurtful words have a lasting impact on your well-being. It’s just the opposite. We know that slurs, verbal bullying, and name-calling can have a profound effect on a person’s psyche. Words can indeed be more painful than sticks and stones.

Words spoken in anger can inflict deep wounds on relationships. Hurtful words can linger in the minds of others long after the anger has subsided, leaving wounds that never heal. The adage, “Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret,” holds a profound truth. There’s great wisdom in restraint and keeping silent when anger takes hold.

There are approximately 170,000 words in current use in the English language, yet we may use just 20,000 in a lifetime. By expanding your vocabulary, you can find new words to express how you feel and deepen your interpersonal relationships.

Let’s explore the transformative power of words in the context of relationships in all facets of your life.

1. Build bridges of understanding.

Effective communication is the bedrock of any healthy relationship. Words that convey love, support, and understanding can strengthen the bonds between individuals. Expressing appreciation, validation, and encouragement creates an environment where both partners feel seen and valued. The same applies when communicating with your team, partners, associates, bosses, and clients.

2. Use words of affirmation.

The concept of love languages was introduced by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book “The Five Love Languages,” published in 1992. According to Chapman, people express and receive love in different ways, and understanding these “love languages” can improve communication and relationships. Words of Affirmation is one of the love languages. This involves expressing affection through spoken words, compliments, encouragement, and verbal affirmations.

3. Give constructive feedback.

One of my favorite coaching techniques is the feedback sandwich. The idea is to sandwich constructive criticism between positive feedback to make the overall message more palatable and create a more balanced and supportive conversation. Criticism delivered poorly can be a motivation killer. A balance of clear and specific words, encouragement, and respect for the individual can make feedback a positive experience for everyone.

4. Be impeccable with your words.

Being “impeccable with your word” is one of the four agreements outlined in the book “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. It’s a guide to personal freedom and spiritual enlightenment based on ancient Toltec wisdom. In the context of the agreement, being impeccable with your words means using them thoughtfully and responsibly. It means being true to your word. Say only what you mean and avoid using words to speak against yourself or others. Refrain from spreading rumors, gossip, or engaging in negative talk about others. This not only affects the person being talked about but also reflects on your integrity.

 

Words can inspire. Words can destroy. Building awareness of the impact of your words promotes harmony, kindness, and truth. It’s a commitment to mindful and responsible communication, recognizing the power that words hold in shaping your reality and the world around you.

 

Contact Rosemary Ravinal for details on public speaking training programs or one-on-one coaching services in any of the following areas, in both English and Spanish:

• Public Speaking
• Media Readiness
• Presentation Skills

info@rosemaryravinal.com

A company best known for providing broadband services including cable TV to customers across the Mid-Atlantic region has agreed to sell its tower portfolio and operations.

Who’s the buyer? It’s based in Boca Raton, Fla, and is led by President/CEO Ron Bizick.

Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

From the Radio World “Who’s Buying What” page: The San Jose Sharks NHL hockey team is using the StreamGuys SGrecast platform to expand its audio reach.

The team operates its own full-time network that includes live games and on-demand audio content. Play-by-play announcer Dan Rusanowsky manages the network.  

“Having worked with StreamGuys since 2019,” StreamGuys stated in a press release, “Rusanowsky turned to its SGrecast SaaS platform to help him convert and republish live content, expand the platform’s distribution, and monetize the Sharks’ online footprint to get a bigger bite of their overseas fanbase.

Dan Rusanowsky and Olympic gold medal figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi.
(Photo by Panayiota Good/SAP Center)

With most listeners accessing its stream on the Sharks Plus SAP Center app, the San Jose Sharks website also uses the SGrecast player to provide a dedicated hookup.”

The team has a terrestrial radio network in northern California but does not have a flagship radio station in the Bay Area so it pushes listeners to its programming on the app. The platform acts as a bank that manages the programming and archives the content. It also provides ad insertion and monitoring and supports delivery of programming to the NHL and to the team’s partners at Skyview Satellite for terrestrial affiliates. 

[See Our Who’s Buying What Page]

The post NHL’s Sharks Use StreamGuys SGrecast Platform appeared first on Radio World.

It’s billed itself as a “sports-first” cable TV replacement product, and when FOX Corporation, Warner Bros. Discovery and ESPN parent The Walt Disney Company announced they were teaming for a proposed “Hulu for Sports” OTT platform, Fubo didn’t take the news lightly.

“The underlying motives and implication of this joint venture also command our scrutiny,” the company said on February 7. Then came the February 20 filing of an antitrust lawsuit in a New York federal district court against the trio of media giants — a move designed to put a stop to its plans.

Now, Fubo has released Q4 2023 results that beat analysts’ estimates and show healthy subscriber growth. Yet, it appears the specter of the FOX/Disney/WBD platform-to-be is still making investors skittish.

 

Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

In the previous issue I outlined the thorough organization process used by Dave Morgan, director of engineering for Sinclair Telecable. Dave told how he has allocated space at one of his transmitter locations to assemble and organize a “parts depot” to support all of his sites. And he expressed surprise at the discoveries he has made during this consolidation and sorting process.

We left off with a suggestion that you store small components in the plastic bags (Ziploc or similar brands) that you get when you order parts from supply houses. As you can see in the first image, the bags fit perfectly in an Akro-Mils shelf bin (part number 30150). It measures 7 inches wide, 4 inches tall and 12 inches deep and is available in various colors. Don’t forget to buy the plastic dividers (part number 40150). 

Use Ziploc or similar brands of resealable bags to help organize resistors.

In addition to keeping things organized, these bins are easy to transport from one site to another.

Semiconductors pose a sorting challenge because of their various numbering schemes. Dave’s approach has been to sort by NTE/ECG numbers and use a cross-reference directory to find the matching NTE/ECG number, with the caveat that datasheets must be consulted whenever an NTE/ECG or SK component might need to be used as a substitute. 

This is because there are differences. Data sheets are also available on the internet, but nothing takes the place of the cross-reference directories.

These reference books are useful when substituting semiconductors.

For semiconductors, Dave uses the original factory, supply house or new anti-static bagging, but the SK and NTE/ECG pouches will also fit nicely inside the Akro-Mils bins. 

Dave cautions that there is a disadvantage to open-top bins: Dust and dead bugs can accumulate in them if your building is not sealed tightly or relies on outside air circulation. Of course your sealed bags will keep out dirt, bugs and moisture, but the bins can get dirty.

Dave and his staff express amazement at how often they solve a problem or save time and money by pulling parts from their consolidated depot. The loss of their last local electronics store may have been unfortunate, but its closure, combined with their need to tidy up transmitter buildings and studio closets, have produced benefits for their stations. 

Sharpie suggestions

Northern New England contract engineer Stephanie Donnell commented on our discussion about marking and labeling circuit breakers. 

To identify particularly important ones, like the one feeding the dish heater or a UPS, she uses a red Sharpie or similar brand marker. In the case of a UPS breaker, this makes for easy identification for a load test.

The system makes it easy to identify transistors.

Stephanie also uses labels from a Brother P-Touch or other label maker to highlight the location of connectors on the back of a Burk remote control. These boxes have a tight confluence of wires; labeling the connectors makes it easier to find which connectors are for which function groups.

The label maker can also be a big help in labeling wall-wart power supplies with the name of the equipment being fed power. Stephanie has also used labels or Sharpies to label telco “biscuit boxes” with their assigned phone or circuit numbers.

Ken’s toolbox

We also asked about your favorite toolboxes and what you kept in them.

In 1955, Ken Lundgren gave up his paper route and passed out business cards for “Ken’s Radio & TV Service.” He charged $5 for a house call plus the price of tubes. 

Ken made friends with the local TV parts shop and bought tubes for 50% off. Most tubes ranged from $1.50 to $5. He fixed nearly every TV by replacing a tube or cleaning the tuner. Sometimes he only needed to tweak the Horizontal- or Vertical-Hold controls. 

An oldie but a goodie. This box helped Ken Lundgren earn lots of of spending money as a kid.

Ken’s toolbox, shown in the last photo, contained a 1/4-inch “spin tite” nut driver to remove the back of the television; an AC cheater cord, to power the television when the back was removed; a couple of receiving tubes; tuner spray; and a CRT booster. Most of the time, Ken would have to go to the parts store to get a tube, so that was two visits or $10! 

One neighbor with a Zenith TV needed tuner cleaning once a month. Ken asked the tech at the parts store, who recommended Lubriplate brand grease on the tuner contacts. After application, his visits were cut down to once every three months. 

Ken kept his original toolbox until about a year ago. It served him well. 

Workbench submissions are encouraged and qualify for SBE recertification credit. Email johnpbisset@gmail.com

[Read Another Workbench by John Bisset]

The post Bag It, Stash It, Grab It Quick appeared first on Radio World.

Talent Farm said it has expanded its lineup of programming available to stations in the U.S. and Canada.  

Recent additions include Richard Correll, who has 20 years of major-market experience as an air talent, commercial voice, TV narrator and imaging voice; DiDi Michaels, a mature voice for formats such as country, R&B, Classic Hits and Classic Rock; and Will’s Audio Lab, a multi-format production and imaging service by Will Morgan that can be curated based on the format.

Talent Farm also carries shows featuring the iconic Wolfman Jack, Randy Brooks and Kiley Sommers. It also offers 

Alpha Libraries for Radio, a collection of music libraries including music beds, sound effects and sound design elements.

The company is led by Steve Wall. It describes itself as “a multi-faceted, one-stop shop for on-air talent, 24/7 music formats and production tools used by stations of all sizes, in a variety of markets.” Services include talent coaching, consulting, production/imaging and 24/7 music formats.

[Sign Up for Radio World’s SmartBrief Newsletter]

The post Talent Farm Expands Its Programming Lineup appeared first on Radio World.

On February 13, Gray Television confirmed that its affiliate for The CW Network in Cleveland, WUAB-43, is teaming up with the Cleveland Cavaliers for five home games.

With coverage scheduled to commence on Tuesday evening, the company has secured three partnerships that will bring Cavs over-the-air coverage to four other DMAs within the National Basketball Association’s footprint.

An arrangement with TEGNA will bring Gray’s coverage of the Cavaliers to WBNS-10 in Columbus, Ohio. A March 20 matchup will be seen on WBNS-10.2, while the April 6 and 7 telecasts will be seen on WBNS-10.

What about March 8 and March 29? In a unique twist, those telecasts will air on Nexstar Media Group‘s NBC affiliate, WCMH-4.

A similar split affiliate relationship has also transpired in Dayton, Ohio. Here, Cox Media Group has obtained the broadcast rights to the April 6 and April 7 telecasts, and will air them on MeTV-affiliated WHIO-7.2.

The three other games will appear on Nexstar-owned WBDT-26, the market’s home for The CW Network.

Nexstar has also ensured that fans in the Steubenville, Ohio market, which is shared with Wheeling, W. Va., has access via WTRF-7.2, a MyNetwork TV affiliate.

Lastly, it is Nexstar-owned WYTV-32.2 in Youngstown-Warren, Ohio, that will air the five Cavaliers games originating from Gray’s Cleveland stations.

“We are excited to share that in addition to airing these five games on Gray’s WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, Gray has partnered with local television broadcasters to expand the coverage of Cavaliers basketball throughout the region,” said Matt Moran, Senior Managing Vice President for Gray Television. “These agreements will offer an exceptional viewing experience with unparalleled reach. This is a significant victory for the Cavaliers and sports fans throughout the region.”