
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

Bernard Lechner, 82, Dies April 11
By James E. O'Neal published
Longtime RCA engineer pioneered LCD and advanced television technology.
TVU Networks Set to Help Deliver FIFA World Cup 2014 Coverage
By James E. O'Neal published
TVU Networks will be assisting international broadcasters in delivering video coverage of the June 12-July 13 FIFA World Cup 2014 event.
ASG Bolsters Engineering Staff With Three New Additions
By James E. O'Neal published
Advanced Systems Group has expanded its engineering staff with the hire of Gary Schneider, Keith Pintner, and Chris Sullivan.
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.

NAB Show Product Review: Furniture
By James E. O'Neal published
The 2014 NAB Show was a great place to “kick some tires” and in general get some real hands-on experience with some of the new gear you might be considering purchasing.
Telestream/Quantum Create Multistream Sports Capture and Analysis System
By James E. O'Neal published
New system provides easy, cost-effective capture and storage of multiple HD feeds.
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.
Panasonic Launches ‘See What You Missed at NAB' Tour
By James E. O'Neal published
Panasonic is hosting a cross-country tour to provide a look at some of its products that debuted at the 2014 NAB Show.
Fox Uses Aframe Technology to Speed Fox Sports 1 Workflow
By James E. O'Neal published
Aframe announced the successful implementation of their cloud-based video production and asset management platform at Fox Sports 1 operations in Boston and London.

Antennas Direct ClearStream Micron XG Indoor DTV Antenna
By James E. O'Neal published
I grew up in a small town with the closest television station transmitters more than 60 miles distant; a situation then termed “fringe” area reception.
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.
UNH Selects Triveni to Deliver EAS
By James E. O'Neal published
The University of New Hampshire, in cooperation with other state organizations and Triveni Digital, has implemented a statewide datacasting service.
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.
Ferri Lights Up New ESPN ‘SportsCenter’ Studios
By James E. O'Neal published
Ferri Lighting Design & Associates has installed lighting systems at ESPN Bristol, Conn. and Los Angeles "SportsCenter" studios.

Small Package, Powerful Production
By James E. O'Neal published
Today’s integrated production systems pack increasingly more functionality.
Copps Blasts DTV Transition Efforts
By James E. O'Neal published
The Acting Chairman admitted that even the planned eleventh hour efforts by the commission would not fully address the chaos that seems almost certain to happen.
White Space: SMPTE Tackles Threat
By James E. O'Neal published
James Snyder envisions an environment in which not only off-air television reception will be affected, but also newsgathering and other television broadcast functions.

Review: NAB Engineering Handbook, 10th Edition
By James E. O'Neal published
In an era of shrinking staffs, newest version more relevant than ever
FCC Gives Official Nod to DTS
By James E. O'Neal published
On-channel technology could aid mobile TV rollout

NBC Says 'Just Phone It In'
By James E. O'Neal published
LiveU's cell technology augments ENG

Tech Retreat Boasts Impressive Lineup
By James E. O'Neal published
15th annual conference to cover everything from 3D to 300-frame video
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