
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
MoTV: Getting Bigger all the Time
By James E. O'Neal published
The signs are all around us. Just check in with any of the cell phone kiosks in your nearest shopping mall. Ask about what they have in the way of phones for mobile video.
BPL Doubts Remain
By James E. O'Neal published
Skeptics question FCC's ability to control interference
Made in America: Lectrosonics Builds on Rich Heritage
By James E. O'Neal published
Manufacturer of wireless audio products prefers the Southwest to overseas
Hamvention Continues to Pack ’Em In
By James E. O'Neal published
It’s the annual “Hamvention,” regarded as the hamfest of hamfests, attracting radio amateurs from virtually every state in the nation and many foreign countries...

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.

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

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.
‘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.
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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