Society of Broadcast Engineers Newsletter Chapter 24 March 2008 Madison, Wisconsin In this Issue From the Chair ...... 3 Amateur Radio News ...... 4 HD Radio WWAZ-TV Off Air ...... 4 >>>By Steve Johnston FCC Rulemakings ...... 5 Next Meeting at WPR Wisconsin Public Radio is a partnership of Wednesday, March 19 the University of Wisconsin-Extension and the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board Content Management (ECB) which broadcasts three program services for Organizations — the NPR News & Classical, the HD2 Classical, and the Ideas Networks — on 29 non-commercial & Nominations AM and FM stations in our region. Since its Matt Rockwell, Technical beginnings on Director of UW-Madison Student WPR AM & FM experimental station Radio, WSUM, will give a presenta- 9XM in 1917, our tion on content management systems HD Radio Projects organization has (CMS) for organizations using free, been an innovator public domain tools for information Phase 1 WHA Madison in broadcast 2005 KUWS Superior engineering. aggregation and communication of WERN Madison In keeping with that information via the Internet. WHRM Wausau this tradition, A CMS is proposed that would be an Wisconsin Public effective link between the technical Phase 2 WHID Green Bay Radio was proud to support staff and the non-technical 2006 WUEC Eau Claire be among the fi rst operations staff in your facility. WLSU La Crosse radio stations to . WVSS Menomonie implement the new WPNE Green Bay “HD” digital radio Dutch Treat Dinner, 5:30 p.m. WHAD Delafi eld service. Th e fi rst Perkins WPR facilities to be 1410 Damon Road, Madison Phase 3 WLBL Auburndale equipped for HD Radio were WHA 970 (no reservation; just gather together) 2008 WHWC Menomonie WHBM Park Falls AM and WERN 88.7 FM in Madison, WHLA La Crosse as well as KUWS 91.3 FM in Superior Meeting & Program, 7 p.m. WHHI Highland and WHRM 90.9 FM Wausau. Since Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Center WHID Green Bay then, other WPR stations have been 3319 W. Beltline Highway, Madison upgraded to “HD” service. (See Radio Projects.) HD Radio is a new technology that allows AM/FM broadcasters to transmit digital quality audio alongside the existing analog-based broadcasts. Th ese digital broadcasts provide listeners with improved audio Coming Up quality and reception. Interference, such as static, hisses and pops, is eliminated. If you’ve got enough signal strength to decode the digital data Tuesday, April 22: TBD/Elections stream, it will be a clean, accurate representation of the material being Wednesday, May 14: Harris NET Vx transmitted. Data services such as displayed song and artist information, Thursday, June 12: SBE Summer weather and traffi c alerts, and much more are now possible and will Picnic revolutionize the experience of AM and FM radio. And it’s free for the WPR HD Radio >>> continued on page 6 Page 2 SBE Newsletter March 2008 Chapter Contacts Chapter Leadership Meeting Minutes Chair February 2008 Dennis Baldridge W: 489-3999 Chapter 24 of the Society of Broadcast Engineers met on February 13, 2008 [email protected] at the Wisconsin Eye facility. Th ere were nine members present and all were Vice Chair certifi ed. Th ere were also two guests present. Clifford Groth (Clear Channel Radio) Chairman Dennis Baldridge called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Th e W: 274-5450 guests who attended the meeting were introduced, and the minutes for the [email protected] January meeting were accepted on a motion by Leonard Charles and seconded by Mike Kulis. Th ere was no treasurer’s report. Secretary Leonard Charles reported that there was not anything new to report from Tom Smith (WHA-TV) the national SBE offi ce. Chuck also reported on the 2 GHz timetable, and W: 263-2174 further meetings by the MSTV on 2 GHz and the DTV transition. [email protected] Jim Hermanson, certifi cation chair, reported on the upcoming dates for certifi cation tests. Tom Smith, frequency coordinator, reported that there were Treasurer Leslie Franzen (WMTV-TV) no coordination activities recently, but noted WWAZ-TV Channel 68 in Fond W: 274-1515 du Lac had ceased transmission on January 15. [email protected] Steve Paugh, program chair, announced that the March program would be given by Matt Rockwell on content management. Past Chair Chair Dennis Baldridge announced that WFXS in Wausau was looking for Jim Magee a chief engineer. Leonard Charles announced WBUW Channel 57 in Madison [email protected] was also looking for a chief engineer, and Steve Paugh announced the date for Madison Hamfest. Committee Appointees Nomination Chair Steve Paugh asked for a third member of the nomination committee, and Mike Kulis volunteered. Term limit changes for secretary and Program Committee treasurer were discussed, including changing them to refl ect the term limits for Steve Paugh 277-5139 Fred Sperry 264-9806 National SBE offi cers. Steve Zimmerman 274-1234 Bill Hamilton of Wisconsin Eye then conducted a tour of the Wisconsin Eye facility. Membership Paul Stoffel [email protected] Respectfully submitted by Tom Smith, Secretary Sustaining Membership Fred Sperry 264-9806 [email protected]
Certification & Education Jim Hermanson April ‘08 SBE 271-4321 [email protected] Chapter 24 newsletter
Frequency Coordination Tom Smith Copy deadline: Friday, April 11 263-2174 [email protected] Folding party: Wednesday, April 16
National SBE Chapter Liasion Leonard Charles W: 271-4321 F: 271-1709 E-mail submissions to John Salzwedel [email protected] at [email protected]. March 2008 SBE Newsletter Page 3
700 MHz From the auction The Truth, the Whole continues Truth & Nothing But Chair the Truth Dennis Baldridge By Tom Smith
Th e auction for 62 megahertz of “Half a truth is often a great lie.” spectrum from TV Channels 52-69 —Benjamin Franklin started on January 24 and as of the afternoon of Friday, March 7, the Communicating correctly with the public is one of the key aspects addressed auction was still on. So far the auction in the SBE’s “Canon of Ethics.” Th e second main area of our code of ethics, is on day 31, and there have been 182 Relations with the Public, encompasses fi ve sections: rounds of bidding. Th e bids totals have reached $19,587,719,300, which is Section 3. Th e Broadcast Engineer will endeavor to extend public knowledge of nearly double the amount the FCC set broadcast engineering and will discourage the spreading of untrue, unfair, and for the minimum reserve totals. Some exaggerated statements. individual licenses may still need to be Section 4. Th e Broadcast Engineer will have due regard for the safety of life and rebid, because they did not meet the health of the public and employees who may be aff ected by the work for which he or she minimum reserve price. is responsible. Because there are fewer bidders in Section 5. Th e Broadcast Engineer will express an opinion when it is founded on each round, the Commission is now adequate knowledge and honest conviction while he or she is serving as a witness conducting 10 rounds of bidding each before a court, commission or other tribunal. day. How much longer the bidding will continue will be determined by Section 6. Th e Broadcast Engineer will not issue ex parte statements, criticisms or how long the remaining bidders decide arguments on matters connected with the public policy which are inspired or paid for to hang on before deciding that the by private interests, unless he or she indicates on whose behalf he or she is making the spectrum will cost more than it is statement. worth. Section 7. Th e Broadcast Engineer will refrain from expressing publicly an opinion on an engineering subject unless he or she is informed as to the facts relating hereto. From FCC Releases (www.fcc.gov) Correct communication clears confusion. We all know this by experience. How many times have we addressed a technical problem or issue only to discover an unrealized fact which redirected our entire focus? Th e same is true with our communication to the public. When we have all of the facts, we should not be afraid to speak out. When in doubt, it is best to defer to someone John Salzwedel with more experience. Regrettably, it is diffi cult to admit we don’t know 501 Moravian Valley Road, Waunakee WI 53597 everything. Socrates once said, “Th e only true wisdom is in knowing you know Office: 608-849-4965 Fax: 608-849-4035 www.tokencreek.com nothing.” Having a realistic view of what we do and do not know is crucial to Cell: 608-235-9632 [email protected] clear communication. Be informed, know your facts, share your knowledge and communicate Don Heinzen Datacom Manager goodwill to all in a professional manner. Th is will foster an excellent rapport and Direct: 608.848.2001 [email protected] relationship with the public. We earn future trust by accurately reporting past facts. 9001 Hawks Reserve Lane, Unit 103 Let us all work to practice the SBE’s “Canon of Ethics,” particularly in our Verona, WI 53593 relations with the public by educating and communicating accurately. Office: 608.848.2001 Fax: 608.848.2001 www.belden.com
Entercom Madison 94.9 WOLX / 105.1 Charlie-FM / 105.5 Triple M 5727 Tokay Boulevard 7601 Ganser Way Madison, Wisconsin 53719 Madison, WI 53719 (608) 826-0077 WKOW (608) 274-1234 Madison Fax: (608) 274-9514 Page 4 SBE Newsletter March 2008 WWAZ-TV goes dark Amateur Radio News By Tom Smith compiled by Tom Weeden, WJ9H In last month’s newsletter, it was reported that WWAZ-TV licensed to Fond du Lac had applied for FCC denies return to Morse the amateur service to the public. Accord- permission from the FCC to turn code requirement ingly, we deny the petition.” off its Channel 68 analog transmitter In a “Memorandum Opinion and In summary, the FCC said neither and operate on its digital Channel Order” (MOO) released February 28, petition asserted “any grounds for recon- 44 only. TV Technology reported in the FCC denied two petitions calling for sidering” the decision in the Report and both its online and print additions General or Amateur Extra license ap- Order. “We believe that the actions taken that on January 15, the same date it plicants to demonstrate proficiency in therein will allow amateur service licensees filed its request with the FCC, Pappas Morse code. In December 2006, the FCC to better fulfill the purpose of the amateur Broadcasting shut off the analog released a “Report and Order” (R&O) in service, and will enhance the usefulness transmitter. At that time the FCC the “Morse code proceeding,” WT Docket of the amateur service to the public and licensees.” had not made a decision on Pappas’s 05-235, that eliminated Morse code test- request; as of the time this article is ing as of February 23, 2007. Local ham aids in rescue of written, the FCC has not issued a In reaching this decision, the FCC accident victim public notice on that decision. In a noted in the R&O that “one of the fundamental purposes underlying our On Wednesday, Feb. 27, Brian Sprech- search of WWAZ-TV’s authorizations Part 97 rules is to accommodate amateur er, KC9LCC, of Prairie Du Sac, received on the FCC Web site, both WWAZ- radio operators’ ability to contribute to the a radio call on the 147.150 Madison TV’s analog and digital channels are advancement of the radio art, and that the repeater requesting emergency help. listed as silent. Commission had previously concluded Robert Stout, WB9ECK, of Monticello, On March 6, the FCC issued the that an individual’s ability to demonstrate told Sprecher that a vehicle had gone off 8th Report and Order on the DTV Morse code proficiency is not necessarily the road through a guard rail, stopping allocation table and in the notice; the indicative of his or her ability to contribute short of a creek. The driver was injured and FCC rejected a request by WWAZ- to the advancement of the radio art.” trapped in his vehicle and an ambulance TV to change its DTV channel from The FCC also noted that another fun- was needed at the scene. Sprecher called the Dane County sheriff ’s office to relay channel 44 to channel 9. damental purpose underlying Part 97 rules is “to enhance the value of the amateur the information. Stout, via the repeater, kept Sprecher apprised of the driver’s From TV Technology and FCC Web site service to the public, particularly with injuries; Sprecher, in turn, updated the (www.fcc.gov) respect to emergency communications, and that the Commission had previously con- sheriff ’s dispatch with the information. cluded that most emergency communica- Stout remained at the scene providing aid tion today is performed using voice, data, until local police arrived. or video modes, because information can Sprecher relayed all information to the be exchanged much faster using modes of dispatcher until local authorities arrived communication other than telegraphy.” and assumed control. “It sounds like the In the wake of the FCC’s actions, two guy drove off the road through a guard rail amateurs submitted separate petitions to and may have not been found had it not the FCC, asking them to bring back the been for WB9ECK. It was also unknown testing. Anthony R. Gordon, KG6EQM, how long the driver had been over the em- of West Covina, California, objected bankment before being found. This could to the FCC eliminating the telegraphy have been a lot worse had WB9ECK not examination element as an examination become involved,” Sprecher said. 821 University Ave. Phone 608.263.2121 Madison WI 53706 Fax 608.263.9763 requirement for the Amateur Extra Class Excerpts from the American Radio Relay www.wpt.org operator license. Russell D. Ward, W4NI, of Nashville, Tennessee, requested the League’s Web site, arrl.org FCC reconsider their decision for “strictly procedural” reasons. The FCC reiterated their prior conclu- WMTV sion that “an individual’s ability to dem- MADISON onstrate Morse code proficiency does not 615 Forward Drive further the underlying purposes of the Madison, WI 53711 Part 97 rules, i.e., to accommodate indi- 608-274-1515 vidual contributions to the advancement of www.nbc15.com the radio art and to enhance the value of March 2008 SBE Newsletter Page 5 FCC Rulemakings compiled by Tom Smith PROPOSED RULEMAKINGS manned whenever they are on the air, the day which would be 12 a.m-6 a.m., MB Docket No. 04-233: FCC 07-218 that the main studio be located in the 6 a.m.-12 p.m., 12 p.m.-6 p.m. and 6 Report on Broadcasting Localism community of license, and if the FCC p.m.-12 p.m. Starting April 1, 2008, two and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking should take steps to limit the practice of PSAs and crawls would be required On December 18, 2007, the FCC voice tracking or require disclosure of during each six-hour period. One PSA adopted a Report and a Notice of the practice. The Commission is seek- and crawl must run in prime time. Proposed Rulemaking on Localism in ing comment on requiring the networks The crawls must last 60 seconds and Broadcasting. This report is based on to allow local stations to review network include the normal information concern- comments from a previous inquiry and programming before it airs to determine ing the date of the analog shutdown. comments from the public at meet- if it is appropriate for their community. Option #2 would require 16 PSAs ings the FCC conducted around the The final program issue is whether and crawls per week between 5 a.m. country on the subject of localism and stations should be required to provide and 1 a.m., with one-fourth between broadcast ownership. In the report, the the FCC with data on their music playl- 6 and 11:35 p.m. in the Eastern and FCC provided an analysis and potential ists concerning the airing of music and Pacific time zones and 5 and 10:35 areas that may need rule changes. performances by local artists. p.m. in the Central and Mountain time The areas include communication The Commission is seeking com- zones. The crawls must be 60 seconds, between licenses and their communi- ment on allowing more LPTV stations and the PSAs must be 30 seconds. ties, nature and amount of community to upgrade to Class A status and re- Stations taking option #2 must also responsive programming, political ceive the addition protections that that provide a 100-day countdown starting programming, underserved audiences, status allows. in November of 2008. disaster warnings, network affiliation The FCC had set a comment dead- Option #3 is for non-commercial sta- rules, payola and sponsorship identi- line of March 14¸ having published tions. They must provide 60 seconds fication, license renewal procedures, the notice in the Federal Register on of DTV transition information daily with and additional spectrum allocations. February 12. On March 6, the FCC 7.5 minutes between 6 and 12 p.m. a The report directs the Media Bureau extended the comment deadline to month. The amount doubles on May to update the publication, The Public April 28, with replies due June 11. This 1, 2008 and triples on November 1. and Broadcasting; establish a contact action was due to motion filed with the In November, they must provide 22.5 at the Commission to provide the public FCC by the NAB; Association of Public minutes a month in primetime. with information on becoming involved Television Stations; PBS; NPR; and All stations doing options #2 and with the FCC processes; create a FM state broadcast associations. #3 will be required to air a half-hour frequency search program; address program on the analog shutdown one EAS issues; and require cable and sat- MM Docket 99-25 day before February 17, 2009. All sta- ellite providers to carry in-state stations Creation of a Low Power Radio tions must file electronically and place Service in markets where all the stations are on their Web site and in the public file a from out of state. On March 7, the FCC set comment quarterly report using form 388. The FCC is also opening an inquiry and reply dates the Third Report and Cable, DBS and lifeline telephone on a number of proposals and issues. Order on LPFM that was adopted on consumers will receive a notice in their Many of the proposals could reinstate November 27, 2007. Comments are bill concerning the analog shutdown. rules and regulations that were done due on April 7; replies are due April 21. Consumer electronic manufactures will away with 20 years ago when de- be required to label TV-related products regulation was instituted. Among the with notices on the analog shutdown FINAL RULEMAKINGS and the winners in the 700 MHz auc- proposals include changes in the pre- MB Docket No. 07-148 and post-renewal application notices, tions will be required to report on any DTV Consumer Education Initiative consumer education they do. including posting the notices on the On February 19, the FCC adopted station’s Web site. Another proposal a number of rules for broadcasters MB Docket No. 87-268 goes back to the old rules requiring and others that would help educate ascertainment of the community and Advanced Television Systems and the public on the DTV transition. For Their Impact Upon the Existing Tele- its leaders. The FCC is proposing that broadcasters, the FCC gave three op- vision Broadcast System stations have a community advisory tions to provide information on the DTV board made up of community leaders The FCC in the 8th Report and Order transition. These contain different time on the subject of DTV rules and allot- and officials. The Commission is also options to air PSAs and crawl to inform proposing that renewal be based on ments adopted the Final Table of Allot- the public. ments for DTV stations. The action was local programming performance and Option #1 would require a station set specific guidelines to determine taken by the Commission on March 3 to air a crawl and a minimum of one and released on March 6. This should localism performance guidelines. The 15-second PSA during every quarter of FCC is also proposing that stations be Rulemakings >>> continued on page 6 Page 6 SBE Newsletter March 2008 Rulemakings >>> continued from page 5 WPR HD Radio >>> from cover be the final action on the DTV table of allotments until after the transition day listeners, just like today’s analog AM of February 18, 2009. and FM radio. WPR There were only three requests for Little or no change in listener HD Radio Programming changes that would affect Wisconsin behavior will be required since all local stations. WWAZ-TV in Fond du Lac radio station frequencies remain the WHA AM 970 Madison had a request to move from Chan- News/Talk “The Ideas Network” on analog same. Listeners will simply tune to and HD nel 44 to Channel 9 rejected; WBBM their favorite programs and stations in Chicago had a request for a power and receive them in either a digital WERN 88.7 FM Madison increase on Channel 12 rejected. The NPR News and Classical Music on analog or analog format depending on their and HD1 FCC also rejected a request for KAAL radio. Because stations begin digital HD-2 Channel carries WPR’s new 24-hour in Austin, Minn. to operate from the broadcasting using a “hybrid mode,” classical music service transmitter plant of KTTC in Rochester. transmitting digital and analog signals This move would of increase interfer- KUWS 91.3 FM Superior simultaneously, listeners with existing News/Talk “The Ideas Network” on analog ence to two stations including WLEF in and HD1 Park Falls. receivers are still be able to pick up the broadcast and can choose to upgrade to HD2 channel carries experimental student programming MB Docket 07-299 digital at their own pace. One of the most interesting new WHRM 90.9 FM Wausau In the Matter of Promoting Diversi- NPR News and Classical Music on analog fication of Ownership in the Broad- features of HD service is called and HD1. casting Service “multicasting.” Th is technology allows HD2 carries News/Talk “The Ideas On December 18, 2007, the FCC ad- FM HD stations to divide the available Network” opted a report proposing a number of digital bandwidth into additional WHAD 90.7 FM Delafi eld/Milwaukee actions to allow a greater participation program channels. WPR’s fi rst multicast News/Talk “The Ideas Network” on analog of small business entities in broad- off ering is our new 24-hour “HD2 and HD1 cast station ownership. The proposed HD-2 Channel carries WPR’s new 24-hour Classical” service, and several of our classical music service program is not to be based on race stations are carrying other specialized or gender as previous programs for feeds. More stations may be added to WPNE 89.3 FM Green Bay NPR News and Classical Music on analog increasing the diversity of broadcast this list of stations carrying these new ownership, but will be aimed at busi- and HD1 services in the future as we continue to HD-2 Channel carries WPR’s new 24-hour nesses that qualify as a small business add HD Radio transmission equipment classical music service under the Small Business Administra- tions guidelines. to our stations. (See HD Radio WLSU 88.9 FM La Crosse The FCC is proposing a number of Programming.) NPR News and Classical Music on analog If you’d like to hear what our new and HD1. actions to allow small businesses to HD-2 not ac� ve yet gain ownership. The proposed rules service sounds like, but you don’t yet would allow the deadlines for construc- own an HD Radio, visit our Live Web tion permits to be extended so that Streams page at wpr.org/webcasting and a small business could buy an expir- listen in on our HD2 Classical stream. Steve Johnston is Director of Engineering and ing CP and then build it. Stations that HD radio technology was developed Operations for Wisconsin Public Radio based in are subject to revocation or renewal by iBiquity Digital Corporation and Madison. His e-mail is [email protected]. hearings could sell the station to an approved for use on-air in October eligible small business before the 2002 by the Federal Communications hearing starts as a distress sale. Rules Commission. Th e WPR HD radio concerning the sale of grandfathered stations are being upgraded with radio combinations would be revised contributions from the public radio for eligible entities to purchase such combinations. members, funds from the State of The FCC would also take a zero-tol- Wisconsin Building Commission, as well as grant support from the RON LEWANDOWSKI erance stand on ownership fraud. The Senior Broadcast Technician Commission also proposes a number Corporation for Public Broadcasting. 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