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Asking FCC to reconsider three pieces of its Next-Gen TV authorization

New research shows Amazon Prime is set to overtake cable TV in terms of popularity in the United States.

Less than four years ago, a well-regarded expert on the subject of coaxial cable told me that creating affordable and practical 12G coax was not going to happen.

Most of the best gear in the world is worthless without the means to connect to other devices, so paying attention to the seemingly mundane topic of cables and connectors is important.

Belden’s Steve Lampen said told HPA Tech Retreat program organizer Mark Schubin he could talk about 4K over coax cable, and hat Schubin said, “we’re tired of 4K. Talk about something besides 4K.”

Recently you hear more about cable networks branching out to OTT, but Newsy is going the opposite way, as it has announced a partnership with Cincinnati Bell Inc.

Products for 4K video were all over the halls of the NAB Show, but perhaps the most challenging category for 4K is cable and fiber.

Accenture recently released its predictions for things to watch for at the 2016 NAB Show, noting seven topics ranging from newly released virtual reality technology to ad blockers.

One of the big questions in the broadcast industry at the moment is what effect streaming services like Netflix and Amazon have on traditional cable bundles.

Audio cables have a characteristic impedance and they are also subject to the same impedance changes when poorly installed and handled.