The original deadline for papers for this event had been Oct. 12. It has been extended until 5:00 p.m. EST on Nov. 9.

The test will highlight interoperation of vendors supporting broadcast contribution video signals over IP networks

Change is needed because changes in the communications industry landscape require the agency to allocate the time of personnel differently than it did in 1998 when the current allocation was established.

The Society of Motion Picture and Television of Engineers and Video Services Forum have joined forces to put together VidTrans 2007, a joint conference that will focus on IP television. The conference will be held at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando, Fla. from Jan. 21-24, 2007. According to a recent report

   The Federal Communications Commission is looking for comments on proposed reforms to the way it assesses and collects regulatory fees from a variety of licensees, including broadcasters. The agency adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking July 13 seeking comment on proposed changes to how it should allocate the fees.

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration wants comments on its plan to administer the digital-to-analog converter box coupon program as one of the final pieces in the DTV transition.