
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
Closed Caption Deadline Nears
By James E. O'Neal published
The clock is ticking on yet another federal broadcasting mandate. This one does not involve digital television per se, but rather all television in the U.S., both analog as well as digital.
Pentagon Channel: Not Just for Military
By James E. O'Neal published
AFRTS offshoot expands distribution, programming
Made in America: Lectrosonics Builds on Rich Heritage
By James E. O'Neal published
Manufacturer of wireless audio products prefers the Southwest to overseas

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.

SMPTE Readies for Tech Conference
By James E. O'Neal published
Confab to address mobile, 3D, D-cinema, workflows
‘New’ Newseum Takes Shape
By James E. O'Neal published
The first and most lasting impression that one comes away with in visiting the Newseum is the colossal nature of this undertaking.
Army Uses Web Portal to Manage Media
By James E. O'Neal published
While the Army’s Fort Eustis has roots extending back to 1918, it also has one of the most modern systems for managing multiformat media available at any military post or base.
Satcasters Voice DTV Transition Concerns
By James E. O'Neal published
The nation’s largest satellite companies have told the FCC that they might not be able to deliver all broadcasters’ digital signals on the morning of Feb. 18, 2009, after the analog shutoff.
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