
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
ATSC: Harris Exec Warns of Mobile DTV Delays
By James E. O'Neal published
An executive with Harris Broadcast this week warned attendees at an industry meeting that broadcasters’ roll-out of Mobile DTV needs to move forward quickly or could risk becoming irrelevant.

Harmonic Uncrates New 'Channel-in-a-Box'
By James E. O'Neal published
ChannelPort built on Spectrum platform

Special Museums Keep 'Tubes Lit' in Yesterday's TV Gear
By James E. O'Neal published
Collections run the gamut from cameras to costumes

It Is Time to Rethink EAS?
By James E. O'Neal published
Several months ago, I shared my thoughts in this space about our country’s Emergency Alert System, explaining its somewhat tortuous history and underpinnings.
ATSC Holds Annual Membership Meeting
By James E. O'Neal published
The overwhelming focus of the organizations gathering was on the ATSC 3.0 next-generation television standard.

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

Wheatstone's 37 Year Audio Legacy
By James E. O'Neal published
N.C. company has established global reputation for excellence

Antennas Direct C5 VHF Antenna
By James E. O'Neal published
Almost instantly a football game in HD popped up. No tweaking of the antenna was necessary and the image was extremely solid.

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

Keeping Early Television's Legacy Alive
By James E. O'Neal published
Specialty museums emphasize broadcast gear
Discovery Bridges IT, Broadcast
By James E. O'Neal published
Television "in the round" might be the best way to describe the new Discovery Communications Discovery Television and Technology Center that began operations on Aug. 1.

A Pattern for Testing
By James E. O'Neal published
Collector's treasures include 'Holy Grail' test pattern image

Equipping Apollo for Color Television
By James E. O'Neal published
Westinghouse develops another very special camera for NASA

Where Has All the Old TV Gear Gone? (Hint: It's Not in Landfills)
By James E. O'Neal published
Broadcast equipment collecting grows into a national passion

Repack Impact: How Is It Affecting Wireless Mics?
By James E. O'Neal published
Manufacturers/users cope with loss of spectrum.
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