Checking on TechCheck – Your Opinions Needed

NAB’s Technology department has been providing TechCheck to members on a weekly basis since 1991. While its layout and method of delivery have evolved over the years, the basic newsletter format has remained essentially unchanged.

As part of our increased commitment to distributing timely, high quality technical information and news items to our readers using the best technology available, NAB is considering appropriate updates to this newsletter. A critical component of that process is assessing how readers feel about the current product, and determining if there are aspects you would like to see changed.

To that end, NAB has created a brief online survey for TechCheck readers, which we invite you to complete. It should require no more than five minutes of your time, and will provide valuable and unique feedback for NAB Technology staff that we can use to guide improvements for Radio TechCheck.

Please help us make sure Radio TechCheck is a publication that can best serve your needs by completing the survey by September 21.

Click here to take the Radio TechCheck survey.

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Registration Open for 2012 IEEE Broadcast Symposium

Registration for the 2012 IEEE Broadcast Symposium is now underway. This year, the October 17-19, 2012 event's technical program includes more than 20 presentations from top industry leaders on cutting edge broadcast engineering topics, as well as half-day tutorial sessions on broadcast IP technology and broadcast engineering computer simulation tools.

In addition to technical presentations and tutorial sessions, this year's program features a panel discussion on broadcast towers and an update on the government's broadband plan, spectrum usage, and broadcast audio issues.

The Symposium also offers attendees the opportunity to network and socialize with their peers at evening receptions and luncheon programs. This year's luncheon keynote speakers are Kevin Gage, NAB's executive vice president and chief technology officer, and Sam Matheny, Capitol Broadcasting's vice president of policy and innovation. For those unable to attend in person, all Symposium sessions will be made available globally via live and archived streaming on the Internet. Also, up to 2.5 Continuing Education units (CEUs) are available to on-site attendees. Complete information is available on the Symposium website.

The three-day event will be held at The Westin Alexandria hotel in Alexandria, Va. Early registration is encouraged in order to take advantage of special rates which expire after Oct. 1, 2012. Special early bird hotel room rates are also available. For complete registration information, visit the organization's website at http://bts.ieee.org/broadcastsymposium.

Hilton Anatole - Dallas, Texas - September 19-21

This year's all new technology program covers issues that are important to all radio engineers. Change is occurring very quickly and impacting the ways we conduct business and generate revenue. "It's not your father's radio station anymore…" is more appropriate today than ever. Technology is moving consumers to new platforms and generating competition for our products. We have assembled a program of sessions and discussions developed specifically for radio professionals who need to keep up with regulatory issues, HD radio developments, disaster preparedness and new Hybrid Radio technologies. You will have ample time to network with your peers and meet with Radio Show exhibitors who can assist with your technical challenges and offer fresh insights and solutions.

The Marketplace at the Radio Show will showcase a robust exhibit floor, packed with products and services to drive your business forward. Also the hub for a variety of special events, the Marketplace gives conference attendees the opportunity to grow key business relationships, network with industry partners and explore what's on the horizon for radio.

The Marketplace is also the venue for the Opening Reception, Super Sessions, a special Thursday lunch buffet, a Networking Lounge and coffee breaks.

Registration details and more are available online at www.radioshowweb.com. See you in September!