New National Symbol for Emergency Management
The heads of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Homeland Security Preparedness Directorate, and representatives of state and local emergency managers unveiled a new logo for emergency management
FRC Launches Interactive Public Safety Map
The First Response Coalition (FRC) has unveiled an interactive 50-state map of the United States designed to provide residents in every state instant access to up-to-date local public safety news and information.
FCC Orders Economic Studies as Part of Media Ownership Rules Review
The FCC will conduct 10 economic studies as part of its review of its media ownership rules
NPR Posts List of Recommended HD Radio Receivers
Looking for an HD Radio receiver? NPR Labs has published this list of four recommended radios.
Senate Confirms Martin as FCC Chairman
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Martin as commissioner and chairman of the Federal Communications Commission for a second term.
Content Depot Begins Service
On Nov.1, 2006, the Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS) began distributing programming through its new delivery system called Content Depot.
Don't Sell Morning Drive Short
The fear among sellers of radio is that this once sought-after daypart would lose much of its appeal and thus pricing power. If you can find higher-rated dayparts, why should buyers pay a premium for morning drive?
AAC Option Added to Eureka 147
World DMB has released further details of its plans to create a choice of audio coding for digital audio broadcasting (DAB).
FCC Announces Next Public Hearing on Media Ownership
The FCC's second public hearing on media ownership issues will be held in Nashville, TN, on Dec. 11, 2006.
Media Audit, Ipsos Plan Houston Rating Trials
As part of the companies' joint effort to develop an electronic ratings survey system, the Media Audio and Ipsos are planning to conduct a market trial in Houston.
FCC Issues NPRM on Effects of Towers on Migratory Birds
The FCC seeks comment on whether scientific evidence supports such a requirement and, if so, how it should be implemented. The FCC also seeks comment on other measures that might be considered with regard to the effects of towers on migratory birds.
Inventor of the Web fears for its future
According to an article on the Broadcast Engineering magazine website, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, developer of the Internet’s World Wide Web, is concerned about his invention being misused.
FCC Streamlines FM Allotment, AM Community of License Procedures
The FCC adopted a report and order that sets rules to revise and improve the FM Table of Allotments and AM community of license modification procedures.
NPR: FM Modulators Should be Recalled
According to a story on the Baltimore Sun's website, National Public Radio (NPR) has asked the FCC to recall the FM modulators that consumers use in their cars to receive satellite radio and play Ipods.
Katz Awarded Patent for Circuit Design
Bob Katz, the inventor, author, mastering engineer and president of Digital Domain, has been awarded a patent
Arbitron Steps Up PPM Roll-out
Arbitron has revised its Portable People Meter (PPM) roll-out timetable in an effort to deploy the service quicker to the Top 50 markets
FCC Seeks Nominations for WARN Committee
HD Radio Hits 1,000 Station Mark
WIYY-FM 97.9 (98 Rock) in Baltimore carries the official distinction of being the 1,000th station to broadcast with HD Radio technology.
Public Radio Celebrates 25 Years in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Public Radio signed on the air 25 years ago.
Public Warning Language in Shipping Act Sees Major Revision
HR 4954, the SAFE Port Act, included elements of HR 5785, the Warning, Alert and Response Network Act (WARN). The SAFE Port Act has been modified so that it does not create a national alert system, but rather, it discusses the role that cell phones play in distributing public warnings.
FCC Launches Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
The FCC launched the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau in an order released on Sept. 25. The commission cites the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and the hurricanes of 2005 as reasons for the action.
FCC Preps for Media Ownership Hearings in L.A.
The FCC has released further details of its previously announced Los Angeles field hearing regarding media ownership. The hearings will be divided into two sessions held in two locations on Oct. 3, 2006.
CES Announces Session Topics for 2007 Show
The 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show will hold more than 175 conference sessions designed to help educate attendees on the latest consumer electronics industry trends.
FCC Slate FM Auction for March 2007
The FCC issued a Public Notice announcing a new FM Auction to be held on March 7, 2007. Designated Auction No. 70, this auction will offer 124 construction permits for new FM allotments.
121ST AES Convention Announces Historical Events
Honoring and learning from the past is a long-standing AES tradition. The 121st Convention, scheduled for Oct. 5 to Oct. 8 in the San Francisco Moscone Center, will provide many opportunities of these pursuits.
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