
James E. O'Neal
James E. O’Neal has more than 50 years of experience in the broadcast arena, serving for nearly 37 years as a television broadcast engineer and, following his retirement from that field in 2005, moving into journalism as technology editor for TV Technology for almost the next decade. He continues to provide content for this publication, as well as sister publication Radio World, and others. He authored the chapter on HF shortwave radio for the 11th Edition of the NAB Engineering Handbook, and serves as contributing editor of the IEEE’s Broadcast Technology publication, and as associate editor of the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal. He is a SMPTE Life Fellow, and a member of the SBE and Life Senior Member of the IEEE.
Latest articles by James E. O'Neal

FCC Says Repack Progressing Nicely; Others Disagree
By James E. O'Neal published
Stations are relocating, but with STAs and temp facilities.

NAB Developing ‘Best Practices’ Guidelines for Next Gen TV
By James E. O'Neal published
Broadcast execs discuss ATSC 3.0 on HPA

Next Gen TV Dominates IEEE-BTS Gathering
By James E. O'Neal published
Annual symposium probes broadcast technologies, practices.

IEEE BTS Explores Changes in Audio Technologies
By James E. O'Neal published
Smart speakers, 5G, spectrum and more receive attention

Searching for ATSC 3.0 at CES 2019
By James E. O'Neal published
Industry executives offer their views on standard’s absence.

NAB Show Celebrates Next Gen TV
By James E. O'Neal published
Next-Gen television rose to the forefront as both subject and object of the 2018 NAB Show.

Previewing Next Gen TV at the NAB Show
By James E. O'Neal published
ATSC 3.0 moves out with new gear and tutorials

NEXTGEN TV, 5G Take Center Stage at BTS Symposium
By James E. O'Neal published
Updates provided on tests, cable compatibility.

NAB Show: Is There Traffic on the ‘Road to ATSC 3.0?’
By James E. O'Neal published
‘The single biggest opportunity that’s ever been available to the broadcast industry.’

ATSC Conference Examines Next Phase of 3.0 Rollout
By James E. O'Neal published
Compliance testing, branding and more all part of launch process.

Need to Know: Protecting the Broadcast Plant
By James E. O'Neal published
Practically every piece of gear in the facility now has an Ethernet port
Update: Owners Email About LARCAN Closure
By James E. O'Neal published
TV Technology has learned that LARCAN, a Canadian television and radio transmitter manufacturer that has been in operation since the early 1950s, ceased operating on July 10.

DSLRS Make Inroads into TV News
By James E. O'Neal published
One of the more interesting tools in the 21st century journalist’s kit is the digital single lens reflex camera.
Nevion Establishes U.S. Tech Lab and Training Facility
By James E. O'Neal published
Nevion adds technology lab and training facility to its U.S. headquarters operation.
Caryn Cohen Named IABM North American Director
By James E. O'Neal published
She will serve as the organization’s chief representative in the United States and Canada and will be leading its operations and business development activities there.
4K Coverage of 2014 World Cup Final Matches Planned
By James E. O'Neal published
Concluding FIFA World Cup soccer events will be transmitted in UHD to Brazilian pay TV viewers.

Television’s Past Comes Alive at Annual Conference
By James E. O'Neal published
Television history buffs once again flocked to this Columbus, Ohio suburb for the eleventh annual Early Television Foundation conference held May 10-12 this year at the Early Television Museum

Furniture at the 2013 NAB Show
By James E. O'Neal published
Changes abound as we move further along into the 21st century.

Telstar Remembered 50 Years Later
By James E. O'Neal published
The commemorative program featured recorded excerpts of the first exchange of live video between France and the United States in 1962, as well as a special live two-way video exchange.
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