Formula 1 Continues Free To Air Exodus Despite Losing Fans August 21^st 2019 - 09:00 AM

Formula 1 (F1) is pushing ahead with its global exodus from FTA (Free To Air) broadcasting despite concerns over falling audiences.

Data Recording and Transmission: Part 12 - The Optical Drive - Playback August 20^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Optical disks rely totally on the ability of the pickup to follow and focus on the data track. It is taken for granted that these mechanisms are phenomenally accurate, work at high speed despite being made at low cost and need no maintenance.

ATSC 3.0 Improves Public Safety August 19^th 2019 - 01:50 PM

Live NextGenTV demos at the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials Show reveal multiple new tools to enhance critical public safety communications.

UK Regulator Urges Review Of Public Service Broadcasting As Streaming Gains August 19^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

UK media regulator Ofcom is calling for a review of public service broadcasting in the light of its report finding rapid growth in streaming viewing, especially among Millennials.

Building On IP COTS August 14^th 2019 - 12:30 PM

Transitioning to IP improves flexibility and scalability, both of which are achievable using COTS IT equipment. But can COTS solve every challenge? Or does broadcasting still have some unique and more demanding requirements that need further attention? In this article, we look deeper into the specifics of IP networks for…

HDR Primer: Part 2 - Advanced HDR Details August 14^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

HDR is a technology that is evolving quickly on the Professional and Consumer side. Like all new technologies, the devil is in the details. There is confusion about the technical aspects of which HDR technique and implementation are best for a given situation.

Africa’s Kwesé Play Shuts Down After Two Years Operation August 12^th 2019 - 12:05 PM

Kwesé Play, the Sub Saharan streaming video service launched amid fanfare and high hopes in 2017, has shut down after several months of rumors over disappointing revenues and failure to recoup high content costs.

Kitchen Table Engineering In The Era Of Electronic Kits August 8^th 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.

Repack Mid-Term Report Card August 7^th 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.

Data Recording and Transmission: Part 11 - The Optical Drive August 7^th 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.