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Kitchen Table Engineering In The Era Of Electronic Kits August 8th 2019 - 11:00 AM

Images from the past can trigger nostalgic memories. Recently, I saw an old film that featured a Heathkit, an assemble-it-yourself table radio with majestic glowing tubes. It brought back memories of my childhood days as an amateur “kitchen table” engineer who loved to build those kits. 

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This Dielectric THV series pylon VHF antenna is inspected before shipping to San Francisco’s  Sutro Tower for Repack Phase 9.

Repack Mid-Term Report Card August 7th 2019 - 10:00 AM

The FCC Repack schedule plan was aggressive and ends in less than a year. It appears headed for successful conclusion if the weather cooperates and hard-working tower crews can maintain their pace.

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Data Recording and Transmission: Part 11 - The Optical Drive August 7th 2019 - 09:00 AM

The optical disk has some useful characteristics that have allowed it to survive alongside magnetic media. John Watkinson takes a look.

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Wirelessly illuminated product packaging, interactive end cap displays, and electronic paper displays are sure to spark TV imaginations.

Wireless Power Advances August 6th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Powercast long-range wireless power technology has gained three additional FCC approvals, adding one Part 15 and two Part 18 certifications. What’s in it for TV broadcasters?

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AT&T provided the 5G video infrastructure, while Samsung Galaxy S10 5G phones were dispersed throughout the crowd to shoot the action in HD.

Latest 5G Tests Show The Promise Of Supercharged Wireless Distribution August 5th 2019 - 01:50 PM

Production companies and various sports channels (and leagues) in the U.S. and abroad have been eager to test the new generation of 5G equipment in an effort to take advantage of its promised lower-latency, ultra-fast speeds, and enhanced capacity. Although compatible consumer phones and the required network infrastructure to support millimeter wave (AT&T’s “5G+”) technology is not yet widely deployed, a number of successful tests have been conducted that show its promise.

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HDR Primer: Part 1 - Introduction to HDR July 31st 2019 - 09:00 AM

High Dynamic Range (HDR) has been getting a lot of attention lately. Dynamic range is the ratio between blackest black and the brightest white that can be seen on a display. High Dynamic Range is the next major step in improving television pictures.

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Taste of things to come: Supercar Blondie - part produced in 8K by Insight TV.

8K TV: The Shape Of Things To Come July 29th 2019 - 01:50 PM

With 4K UHD only just turning the corner and with much of the world still in SD is 8K a distraction from the rollout progress of 4K or just natural technological progress? The Broadcast Bridge takes stock of the current fuss around 8K which, like it or not, will be a major talking point at IBC2019.

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The Move Towards Next Generation Platforms July 25th 2019 - 03:42 PM

Whenever I’m asked about my opinion on the transition to IP, I always state that the impact can’t be appreciated until its history is understood. This brings into context the need for broadcasters to educate and surround themselves with those who have in depth knowledge and understanding of the subject.

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