Insight to IBOC 19

Insight to IBOC 19 - May 2009

The Radio magazine DAB Answer series continues with the 19th installment. This issue discusses the electronic program guide project, provides an update on the elevated digital sideband proposal, and looks at the 1,000 multicast streams.

The Electronic Program Guide

May 2, 2009 12:00 PM, By Rick Ducey

Among the electronic media, broadcast radio may be the hardest for the audience to answer the simple question, "What's on?"

Open Mic: Elevated sidebands

May 2, 2009 12:00 PM

In the time since the idea of increasing the power level of the digital sideband carriers in the hybrid HD Radio signal, debates on the idea, and the specific power level have ensued.

Sample and Hold: 1,000 multicasts and counting

May 2, 2009 12:00 PM, By Chriss Scherer, editor

Mutlicasting, the ability to transmit more than one program stream on the FM HD Radio path, is one enhancement that can show a direct result right now.

Today in Radio History

Milestones From Radio's Past

The history of radio broadcasting extends beyond the work of a few famous inventors.

EAS Information More on EAS

FCC Test Handbook and Test Reporting

Stations must post the handbook and report their test results.

Video: EAS National Test Simulation

Watch this video to see how your station's EAS encoder/decoder will function during the Nov. 9 national EAS test.

FEMA Best Practices Guide

The guide includes details on configuring several popular models of EAS equipment to properly relay the Nov. 9 national test.

EAS/CAP FAQ

Now that FEMA has adopted the CAP1.2 standard, broadcasters are asking questions about the deadline to install equipment and updates to the EAS rules.

NWS RSS Feed for CAP Messages

The feed provides feeds for all US states and territories.

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