Forget about ATSC 3.0? Is MBSFN (broadcast cellular) the answer? April 1^st 2015 - 01:30 PM

Multicast-broadcast single-frequency network (MBSFN) is a communication channel defined in the fourth-generation cellular networking standard called Long Term Evolution (LTE). As ATSC 3.0 standards continue to evolve, are they already too late?

OTA Transmitters Reach New Heights of Efficiency March 17^th 2015 - 09:00 AM

Several drivers have influenced manufacturers to design more efficient over-the-air (OTA) transmitters, including government regulations, socially conscious corporate mandates, and general operating cost reduction. The ultimate goal for vendors like GatesAir is to deliver high-efficiency, over-the-air systems that deliver low total cost of ownership for their customers. This white paper…

Broadcasters without Spectrum February 13^th 2015 - 04:19 PM

Broadcasters had almost 75 years of exclusivity in program delivery. That is now being challenged by new and inexpensive streaming technology.

Industry Looks to Help Consumers Understand What “UHD” Means February 12^th 2015 - 04:00 PM

With the Consumer Electronics industry hell-bent on making Ultra High-Definition (UHD) television sets and other related products the next best thing, the video production and distribution community is looking to help with content—now that we all know what “UHD TV” actually means.

Spectrum 2025 to focus on spectrum sharing February 2^nd 2015 - 04:45 PM

The Washington, D.C., conference will look at spectrum sharing from a business point of view.

R&D, 3GPP and the FCC February 2^nd 2015 - 01:00 PM

LTE and broadband are being redefined by R&D, 3GPP and the FCC.

ATSC 3.0 Demo at CES 2015 Shows Promise of Next-Generation TV Broadcast Standard January 6^th 2015 - 05:41 PM

Although there continues to be some debate about whether the industry as a whole will embrace a next-generation television broadcast standard, dubbed ATSC 3.0, due to a number of technical and financial hardship hurdles (for both broadcasters and the consumer), several live demonstrations of the proposed standard’s capabilities continue to b…

EBU Urges Broadcasters To Support Multiple Distribution Networks December 30^th 2014 - 10:27 AM

The EBU (European Broadcasting Union) has ended 2014 by publishing a high level document aimed at helping broadcasters develop a consistent unified strategy for content distribution in the era of multiple screens and transport methods. In keeping with the time of year this has involved gazing into the crystal ball to…

HEVC, The Key to Delivering an Enhanced Television Viewing Experience, “Beyond HD” November 21^st 2014 - 03:46 PM

A better sense of realism, immediacy and intimacy with the viewing experience are definitely keys to television success. But, does simply adding more resolution suffice? The issues of building a truly viewer immersive experience are more numerous and important than some believe.

Broadcasters, Telcos Clash Over Spectrum November 10^th 2014 - 11:50 AM

Broadcasting and telecoms have had a long relationship, one that in recent years has become closer and more symbiotic. But there is one area where the two clash head on: radio spectrum. This is a vital resource for not just television and radio transmission but also the production of entertainment…