Broadcast Industry News:

Broadcast Engineering: Alps Electric and NxtWave Partner On DTV Tuner Design

Broadcast Engineering: iBlast Unveils Video-On-Demand System

WBE Online: Telestream Unveils Streaming Media Automation Software

WBE Online: Russian Cable Operator Chooses Irdeto

BE Radio: Microtune Selected for Panasonic Car Radios

BE Radio: Ad Insertion Circumvents AFTRA

DTV Professional: Motorola Ships 4DTV Digital Sidecar for C-Band Satellite Receivers

DTV Professional: Sensory Science Introduces New HD Video Processor

Networks: Building an intranet
By Kevin McNamara
Most stations are using the Web as a means to communicate with listeners and as a means to extend marketing efforts. Many companies are using Web technology to communicate with employees through an intranet. What is an intranet? It is a website that is only accessible to users within the company. The addition of an intranet can provide a wealth of information to employees, while creating significant savings for the company. more

Technology Today - MPEG application: Using the transport stream
By Paul Dubery
Whether for digital television transmission, digital broadcast services, spot and program distribution, remote ad insertion, or new data enhanced services, the MPEG Transport Stream (MTS) is becoming an increasingly important mechanism for the contribution and distribution of television programming. more

Transmission & Distribution - The STL debate goes on
by Don Markley
In what should be a quiet corner of the industry, a discussion seems to continue about systems for digital television. The argument seems to be that STLs won’t work as well for digital television as they have for analog. However, the argument seems to be mainly built on fear and superstition rather than on sound engineering principles. more

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