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 editor-in-chief 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 Life Member of the IEEE and the SBE.
Latest articles by James E. O'Neal

SFNs: ATSC 3.0 a Great Enabler for an Old Technology
By James E. O'Neal published
Digital television technology eliminates the old “ghost” problem for single-frequency networks

Dallas ATSC 3.0 SFN Buildout Nears Completion
By James E. O'Neal published
Project will serve as information source for other markets

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.

NAB Show Product Review : Signal Processing & Analysis
By James E. O'Neal published
Whether its IP, SDI or analog one thing is inevitable, and that’s the need for monitoring, signal processing, and test and measurement gear

BMSB 2018 Probes Content Delivery Technology And Strategies
By James E. O'Neal published
Three-day event examines 5G, ATSC 3.0, spectrum scarcity & other alternative means of content delivery

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

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.

The FCC Responds About Repack
By James E. O'Neal published
"The broadcast repack is progressing as designed."

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

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

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

$110,000 Raised to Preserve Television’s Technical History
By James E. O'Neal published
A large number of rare items came from the estate of television historian and collector Ed Reitan, who passed away in January.

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

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

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.

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.’

Retrofitting the C-Band Downlinks: A Daunting Task
By James E. O'Neal published
Just what is involved in reapportioning the 500 MHz spectrum?

Uncovering Television’s Past
By James E. O'Neal published
Early Television Museum holds annual gathering

NRB Blends Technology and the Spiritual Side
By James E. O'Neal published
Organization readies for 68th annual show
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