Local television stations have come a long way since the first television transmission over wire in the 1920s and the first commercial TV stations went on the air in the 1940s. When TV stations completed the transition from analog to digital broadcasting in 2009, it revolutionized free, local TV viewing, providing viewers more choices than ever. And with the deployment of NEXTGEN TV in markets across the country, viewers can look forward to enhanced experiences such as ultra-high definition TV, which provides spectacular images and immersive sound, as well as interactive, personalized services and greater mobility.
From the first broadcast of a radio signal over a hundred years ago to HD Radio digital broadcasting today, innovations in radio continue offering free choices to listeners. HD Radio delivers crystal-clear sound and additional channels of music, talk and foreign-language programming on over 2,100 stations. Both AM and FM stations are also utilizing hybrid radio technology that combines a spectrally-efficient over-the-air broadcast experience with enhanced broadband services in automobiles.
From the very beginning, television and radio broadcasters have been investing in new technologies and expanding availability of content across new platforms. No matter the device, broadcasters are at your fingertips – any time of the day – delivering the breaking news and emergency information you rely on and providing the music and shows that you love most.
Beginning in 1959, NAB established technology awards to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to broadcasting. Browse the list below for biographies of engineering award honorees by decade.
NAB Engineering Achievement Awards Service to Broadcast Engineering Awards Digital Leadership Awards
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