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LPFMs Look Ahead to 2015
Advocates are keeping track of new strategies, peer support groups
Randy J. Stine has spent the past 40 years working in audio production and broadcast radio news. He joined Radio World in 1997 and covers new technology and regulatory issues. He has a B.A. in journalism from Michigan State University.
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Eric Schecter Can Take the Heat
At CBS Radio Phoenix, engineering and IT cooperatively manage digital products
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Geo-Fencing Settlement Talks Break Down
VerStandig says it can’t reach settlement with SoundExchange
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Geo-Fencing Court Battle Heats Up
VerStandig vs. SoundExchange decision could overhaul streaming royalties
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Alerting Community Buzzing Over False National Alert
FEMA says stations should configure their EAS boxes to “enforce strict time”
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Ransomware Strikes Michigan Broadcaster
CryptoLocker virus ties up music files and others
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NYC Rooftop RF Options Widen
Empire and 1 WTC push and pull in market pitch for RF tenants
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VerStandig Objects to Judge’s Opinion
Geo-fencing streaming royalty exemption is at issue
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Broadcasters: Combine HD Radio Suits
Radio groups asked for trial delay to settle patentability question
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Judge Recommends Dismissal of Streaming Royalty Suit
VerStandig/SoundExchange case involves “geo-fencing”
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Stuart Graham Now Flies Solo
Co-founder of Graham Brock is leading firm into its third engineering decade
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FCC Pushes EAS Improvements
Event, location codes suggested ahead of next national test
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IBiquity Jumps Into Patent Fray
Tech developer asks court to declare Wyncomm/DRT HD Radio patent claims invalid
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Observers Hope This Is Year for AM Relief
Some engineering consultants believe FCC will move on at least certain proposals soon
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SoundExchange Seeks Dismissal of VerStandig Suit
The suit centers on “geo-fencing” streaming within 150 miles
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Third Delay a Charm in HD Patent Suit?
Radio groups get more time to respond to Wyncomm/DRT patent infringement claims
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How Effective Is the BBG in 2014?
WASHINGTON — The Broadcasting Board of Governors’ recent budget request for funding U.S. international...
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New Details Available in BBG Budget Proposal
Notes reform bill passed by House Committee in April
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House Committee Passes U.S. International Broadcasting Reforms
Measure could now move to full House
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Overhaul of U.S. International Broadcasting Proposed
House bill would “improve efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility” of U.S. international broadcasting
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Jeff Littlejohn Stands Astride CCM&E Platforms
He is the recipient of the NAB Radio Engineering Achievement Award for 2014
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HD Radio Patent Suit Delayed Again
Judge agrees to give both sides more time “to discuss possible settlement”
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Settlement Talks in HD Radio Suit?
Court filings indicate radio groups may be willing to settle before trial
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Asking for Time Not Unusual When Settlements Are in Discussion
One legal expert weighs in on HD Radio patent suit development
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Possible Settlement in HD Patent Suit?
Broadcasters get extension to respond to litigation
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WestwoodOne Readies for Sochi
The network, now part of Cumulus Media, navigates logistics for 22nd Winter Olympics
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Nielsen Suit Against Saga to Go Forward
Audience research firm claims Milwaukee cluster copied, shared proprietary data
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LPFM Application Tally Surprises
Cost and complexity may have limited the number of filings
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Digging Into the New HD Radio Patent Suit
Several radio groups that are already involved in automation suit are also named in...
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Supporters Say FCC Processing LPFM Applications Quickly
More LPFMs are expected to be authorized in urban areas because of the relaxation...
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CC Media Now Named in Automation Lawsuit
Judge still considering when and if the case should resume
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Radio Gets More Time to Reply to IBOC Patent Suit
Patent litigation spills into New Year
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Now Automakers Named in HD Radio Patent Suits
Previously sued radio groups ask for extension
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Patent Infringement Suit at Crossroads
Digital media storage/automation system patents to expire in spring 2014
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Patent Infringement Suit Filed Over HD Radio
Wyncomm claims several broadcast groups violating voice, data transmission patent
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A Chat With Joe Snelson, New SBE President
Pledges that the society’s education efforts will continue to grow
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AM Searches for Sustainability
Experts debate viability of short-, long-term proposals to revitalize the senior band
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Ed Glab Calls It a Day at WLS
Says flexibility is key to surviving 40+ years in radio engineering
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Radio Defendants Seek Meeting With DigiMedia
Broadcast attorney questions viability of continuing the suit
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Patent Infringement Suit Likely to Proceed
Attorney who’s been following the case says a lot hinges on whether surviving claims...
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NYC Radio Eyes Rooftop Prospect
New One World Trade Center pitches itself to broadcasters