Transmission

You'd be amazed at what stands in the way between the viewer and the broadcast signal

This month I’m continuing my coverage of the 2016 IEEE Broadcast Symposium, with a focus on presentations about ATSC 3.0 and the transition from ATSC 1.0 to ATSC 3.0.

Digital transmission puts extra demands on amplifier linearity.

The amount of spectrum devoted to TV broadcasters is shrinking—from a peak of 486 MHz before 1983 to 294 MHz today.

It seems inevitable that linear content distribution will move to IP-based systems.

A review of the latest FCC actions affecting the satellite industry.

SpaceX said stabilizing the 14-story tall Falcon 9 first stage for reentry is “like trying to balance a rubber broomstick on your hand in the middle of a wind storm.”