AIM Plans North American Launch

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Today’s Top Insight 8/31/20

Blacks Are Few in U.S. Radio Engineering

Radio World reached out to several African-American technical professionals who hold positions in radio or associated businesses to ask about their experiences in broadcast engineering.

News & Technology 

FCC Proposes to Significantly Revamp Its Application Fees

Agency asking for comment on changes likely to impact every industry overseen by the commission.

Nautel, Telos Tout “New Approach” to Time Alignment

The companies are collaborating on a solution, demonstrated in a webinar, that they say eliminates need for HD Radio alignment devices and correction.

Brazil’s Rádio Itatiaia Has New Lawo System

Studios support programming at its facility in Belo Horizonte.

User Report: Starlink Digital STL Solves Problem for WJMJ

Eight-channel Moseley system supports HD Radio and provides peace of mind.

Remembrance

Gary Blau, Silent Key

He was a well-regarded retired engineer and active ham radio operator who faced cancer.

Around the Industry

Hurricane Coverage Hits Home For Lake Charles Radio Stations (KPEL-FM) 

The Townsquare Media Lake Charles cluster found itself in the direct path of Hurricane Laura.

Companies Fight Over Control of Mexican Radio Stations (Associated Press)

A recent sale of 50% of W Radio and Radiopolis has led to legal challenges, the takeover of offices, and dueling press statements between the ownership groups.

Hundreds of Canadian Radio Stations, TV Outlets Risk Closure Says Media Study (CBC)

Forty local television outlets, 200 Canadian radio stations could close in the next three years, according to a study from the Canadian Association of Broadcasters.

Ex-Reporter and DJ Producing Blues Festivals and “Living Out My Passion” (Times of San Diego)

Michael Kinsman moved to blues music hotbed Memphis, connects with local radio stations to build on his passion.

Calendar of Events

SEPTEMBER

IBC Showcase, Sept. 8–11 

IBC2020, [CANCELLED] Sept. 11–15, RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Radio Show, [CANCELLED] Sept. 13–16, Omni Nashville, Nashville

ABA Engineering Webinar, Sept. 15 

ABA Engineering Academy Radio Engineering 101, Sept. 21–25

Society of Broadcasting Engineers Virtual National Meeting, Sept. 22–23

OCTOBER

Radio Show Radio Week, Oct. 5–9

Radio Mercury Awards, Oct. 6, Sony Hall, New York

WBA Broadcasters Clinic, [CANCELLED — Virtual Event Pending] Oct. 13–15, Madison, Wis.

Podcast Day by Radiodays Europe, Oct. 26, The Mermaid London, London

CABSAT, Oct. 26–28, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai

National Student Electronic Media Convention, Oct. 28–30

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.