ATBA Throws Its Support Behind ‘FM6’ Proceeding

The organization known as the Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance, representing both low-power television and Over-the-Top entities, has submitted comments to the FCC in response to its fifth Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the subject of the continued use of VHF Channel 6 for radio operations linked to 87.75 MHz. What does the ATBA have to say to the Commission? "FM6" rules are being strongly supported by the group.

Sinclair Deploys Comscore Consumer Intelligence Across Its Sales Teams

Integration of the data "will enable the Sinclair Broadcast Group to reach real-world customers and qualified prospects effectively and efficiently through consumer-based selling," Comscore boasts. The multi-year agreement was announced on Wednesday.
Chris Ripley

Sinclair’s Korean Accords Further NextGen TV In The U.S.

For many in the U.S., Sinclair Broadcast Group is viewed as the owner of broadcast TV stations and the parent of Bally Sports regional sports networks. But, Sinclair is perhaps the one free-to-air TV station owner that's done more to advance ATSC 3.0 in the U.S. than its peers. Now, Sinclair has taken another step designed to further the development and implementation of NextGen TV not only stateside, but in South Korea.

Dynamic CDN Switching: An IBC Focus For Velocix

Scheduled for September 9-12 in Amsterdam, Velocix will introduce at IBC a new CDN Broker product that dynamically routes video streams over public and private CDNs based on configurable business rules.

‘A Major Evolution’ For WorldCast’s APT Range

WorldCast Systems, the supplier of radio broadcast products, has brought to market the newest APT IP Codec. It's being heralded as a big evolution, thanks to its enhanced APT range.

Advanced Monitoring and Control: A Kybio 4.7 Promise

WorldCast CONNECT has brought to market software release 4.7 of Kybio, its unified, vendor-agnostic NMS for media and broadcast. The release provides a host of new features to simplify day-to-day monitoring and improve user experience and workflow efficiency, the company says.
Vern Fotheringham

In Oregon, A Broadcast Internet Real-World Test Lab and Trial Arrives

A self-described serial entrepreneur in the broadband wireless and satellite communications industry with a degree in theology has chosen Bend, Ore., as the locale for "the most comprehensive test, demonstration, and market trial to date of a Broadcast Internet franchise." Vern Fotheringham's Auton is leading the trials.

Bringing Android TV To Indie Service Providers

Media and entertainment tech firm Amino and Innovative Systems have teamed up to bring to market an integrated Android TV managed service offering. This is poised to bring a wider variety of content to a diverse population of subscribers. The tech combination can provide a carrier-grade system with a modern user experience for linear and streaming content while supporting legacy Pay TV infrastructures, giving independent service providers a cost-efficient, competitive edge, the companies state.

Sound Devices Unveils a Wireless Receiver With SpectraBand

SpectraBand gives the A20-RX receiver and A20-Mini transmitter a tuning range from 470 MHz - 1525 MHz. The A20-RX also features high-discrimination front end filtering for better performance in noisy RF environments and Frequency AutoAssign for faster setup. The receiver is compatible with both A20-Mini and A10-TX transmitters.

Telestream Releases a PRISM Waveform Monitor Software Update

Version 3.3 adds significant new video format support for post production applications beyond broadcast television, faster switching of IP inputs, Dolby ED2 metadata support, and more to an already extensive collection of IP and SDI measurement tools, Nevada-based Telestream boasts.

Telos Alliance to Exhibit at IBC 2022 with Solutions Focus

"As one of the world’s most respected content and technology events, IBC 2022 provides the ideal forum for Telos Alliance to reconnect with visitors face to face and engage in meaningful conversations about their new projects," the company said. "It also provides an ideal forum to discuss new solutions."

Broadcast Test and Measurement Tech Firm Updates Rasterizers

England-based broadcast test & measurement innovator PHABRIX has integrated browser-based remote access and "improved" audio functionality in the latest release of its Qx and QxL Series rasterizers.

A Source For Cloud-Based Audio Broadcast Production Products

It's known for its World of Adventures Resort. And, in tech circles, Chessington is also known as the home of Audiotonix, right down the A243. Now, this South London locale adjacent to Sussex is making news as it is bringing to market new offerings in its broadcast cloud-based technology arena.

An Environmentally Friendly Live TV Truck Arrives

The flagship television station for TEGNA, the CBS affiliate serving Washington Capital Region, has put the broadcasting industry's first "environmentally friendly low emission live truck" into service.

Synamedia Deal Furthers Its SaaS Strategy

A London-based independent video software provider has purchased a privately held provider of a cloud video delivery platform optimized for "just-in-time" processing of live video streaming.