ATSC 3.0
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We discuss these technologies with Steve Bass, CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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We discuss these technologies with Steve Bass, CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting.
We asked people in public media to tell us about the software, gadgets and gizmos that are making their lives easier.
Proponents remain bullish about the technology’s prospects but see plenty of challenges in the year ahead for public broadcasters.
HD Radio may not have met high expectations in the industry, but some station leaders still see value in its capacity to expand services.
The commission didn’t give public broadcasters everything they wanted, but a Jan. 19 decision paves the way for implementing distributed transmission systems that will aid ATSC 3 rollouts.
The plan to sell Pocket Casts is in “early stages of development,” according to an NPR spokesperson.
The commission is giving noncommercial TV stations a break on several rules and fees, a move that public broadcasters hope will lead to increased datacasting opportunities.
The project’s initial phase will provide about 40 smart speakers to people in assisted-living facilities.
A new alliance with American Tower gives PMG access to more than 40,000 towers around the country where it could potentially locate booster transmitters for future SFN systems.