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Come back in 2018!! The 2018 IEEE Broadcast Symposium will be held on Tuesday, October 9 - Wednesday, October 11 at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA. This event offers attendees an exciting, timely, and informative three-day program with tutorials, technical sessions, exhibit floor, and poster sessions.

Broadcast engineering experts from around the world will be presenting and demoing equipment/technologies. The high level content that is offered at the IEEE Broadcast Symposium is something that cannot be found at any other event. In many cases the original standards setting authors will be on hand to present, as well as answer questions in an intimate setting.

The exceptional technical program, combined with the opportunity to meet with other broadcast engineers and vendors from around the U.S. and around the world, make the 2018 IEEE Broadcast Symposium a must-attend event.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to reach a key market for your products and services. These exclusive opportunities are offered on a first come, first served basis, so act now and reserve your place!

For details about the conference, visit the Broadcast Symposium web site: http://bts.ieee.org/broadcastsymposium/

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Welcome Message from the Event Chair

Welcome to the 3rd IEEE BTS virtual event

On behalf of the distinguished committee that is organizing the third IEEE Broadcast Technology Society’s July Pulse Event, I would like to invite you to our conference. During these times when we cannot all be physically together, these Pulse events are extremely effective in continuing to demonstrate BTS’s ongoing commitment to serve the broadcast engineering community with cutting edge educational programs even during these challenging times, and I am proud to say this July event is no exception.

The first day’s program will feature Radio RF topics and will include topics from industry experts in radio broadcasting including topics relating to the state of the art technology with regard to RF signal generation and broadcast techniques. Day two’s session is titled “NexGEN is NOW”, and will include reports from real world operators discussing how NextGEN is actually being deployed in the field using different strategies for transmission, as well as a report on the options available today for receivers. On day three, the session title is “The Codec Debate”. This session will include speakers from around the world discussing the pro’s and con’s of different codecs being proposed and utilized in the broadcast arena.

The committee is working hard to provide an exceptional program for this conference, and I would like to extend my thanks to each of them for their contributions. And of course to you the attendees and generous sponsors, thank you for your support! With your continued interest and support of quality ongoing educational programs like this, we will be able to continue to provide exceptional content for years to come.

Sincerely,Paul ShulinsVP/IEEE Broadcast Technology Society, President of Shulins’ Solutions & BTS Vice PresidentChair: July, 2021 Pulse Event

IEEE Broadcast Technology Society Officers

President – William Hayes, Iowa Public TelevisionVice President – Ralph Hogan, KJZZ

Treasurer – Lanny Nass, CBSSecretary – Tom Silliman, ERI

IEEE Broadcast Technology Society Awards Chair

Guy Bouchard – Industry Consultant

Broadcast Symposium Co-Chairs

Robert Weller – National David Layer – National Association of Broadcasters

Association of Broadcasters

Broadcast Symposium Committee

William Hayes – Iowa Public TelevisionGlynn Walden – CBS Radio

Jim Stenberg – American Tower

BTS Staff

Amanda Temple - IEEE Jennifer Barbato - IEEE Margaux Toral - IEEE

IEEE Broadcast Technology Society Officers

President – Ralph Hogan, KJZZVice President - Paul Shulins, Shulins Solutions

Treasurer - Dave Siegler, ConsultantSecretary - Samina Husain, Consultant

Pulse Chair

Paul Shulins, President, Shulins Solutions

Margaux Toral - Jennifer Barbato - Amanda Temple

IEEE BTS Staff

BTS PULSE Committee

Terry Douds - Ohio UniversityWilliam Hayes - Iowa Public Television

Ralph Hogan - KJZZSamina Husian - ConsultantMickael Raulet, CTO, ATEME

Rich Redmond - Managing Partner of Strativa AdvisorsDave Siegler - ConsultantPeter Siebert - Consultant

Jim Stenberg - Principal Engineer - RF Broadcast, American Tower Corporation

ProgramTuesday, 13 July 2021

9:35am-9:55am

Radio content delivery, RF and beyond

10:15am - 10:35am

Unlocking New Digital FM Radio Allocations

Speaker:Phillipp Schmid, P.Eng. CTO, Nautel

10:35am - 10:55am

Multi Station Transmission Site Monitoring: Beyond the station remote control

Speaker: Paul Shulins, President, Shulins' Solutions

9:30am Opening Remarks- Rich Redmond, Managing Partner of Strativa Advisors

Thank you for attending Day 1 of Pulse!

Next Generation FM SFN Systems - Powering GEO locational content

Speaker: Bert Goldman, President, Goldman Engineering Management

9:55am-10:15am

RadioDNS - Standards for Hybrid Radio

Speaker: Nick Piggott, Project Director, RadioDNS

10:55am - 11:40am

Advances in FM Antenna implementation

Speaker: Alex Perchevitvh, President/CEO of Jampro Antennas

ProgramWednesday 14 July 2021

9:35am-10:05am

Practical Feedback from a Year of Nextgen TV Market Transitions

10:05am- 10:35am

Speaker: Eric Dausman, SVP of RF Technology for Signal Infrastructure Group, pbc

Nextgen: Mowtown 3.0 Test Track

Nextgen TV is NOW

Are ATSC-3.0 Consumer Devices Ready for Prime Time?

10:35am - 11:00am

11:00am - 11:30am

Panel Session and Q&A

9:30am Opening Remarks - Jim Stenberg, Principal Engineer RF Brodcast, American Tower Corporation

Speaker: Kerry Oslund, VP Strategy & Business Development, E.W. Scripps

Thank you for attending Day 2 of Pulse!

Speaker: Bret Jenkins, EVP, Chief Technology Officer, Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

ProgramThursday 15 July 2021

9:40am-10:00am

From the Alliance for Open Media

Speaker: Andrey Norkin, Netflix

10:00am- 10:20am

Speaker:Paul Higgs, Huawei

The Codec Debate

AVS3 - The Third Generation AVS Standard

10:20am - 10:40am

10:40am - 10:50am

The Licensing Video Eco System

Speaker: Carter Elizroth, HELIKON NET

9:30am Opening Remarks - Introduction to the Codec Debate, Session Chair: Dr. Mickael Raulet, CTO, ATEME

Versatile Video Coding

Speaker: Benjamin Bross, Fraunhofer HHI

10:50am - 11:30am Panel Session and Q&A

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Our company profile explains our achievements since 1954. It also confirms that we are the oldest Antenna company in the United States.

Jampro’s goal back in 1954 was to answer the need for quality broadcast antenna systems. However, these had to be at a reasonable price which remains the focus today. As a leading supplier of antennas, combiners/filters, and RF components we aim to cover all applications. This includes all products after the transmitter output. https://www.jampro.com/

Alive Telecom an RF equipment manufacturer, offers Broadcast antenna solutions for all applications. As the Broadcast industry expands ATSC 3.0 and deploys Single Frequency Networks, Alive provides unique azimuth patterns, added null fill and extreme beam-tilt

to reduce above horizon wasted energy. Alive offers VHF & UHF Low Power to High Power Pylon Coaxial Slot style Antennas in Horizontal, Elliptical or Circular Polarization as a Side or Top Mount Configuration. Our Broadband Options include Panels, Cavity Slot and Super Turn-Style Antennas. As Alive enters its 20th year we continue to demonstrated engineered solutions providing quality services for every customer and their needs. https://alivetele.com/

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The ATSC was formed in July of 1983 to develop a non-backward compatible, digital broadcast system. Today, the ATSC is an international, non-profit

organization developing voluntary standards and recommended practices for digital terrestrial broadcasting. ATSC member organizations represent the broadcast, broadcast equipment, motion picture, consumer electronics, computer, cable, satellite, and semiconductor industries. ATSC also develops digital terrestrial broadcasting implementation strategies and supports educational activities on ATSC standards. https://www.atsc.org/

ATEME enables content owners, broadcasters and service providers to captivate their audiences with a superior quality of experience, so they can boost viewership engagement, acquire new customers, and unleash new monetization potential.

ATEME’s multi-codec encoding, any-format origin/packaging, scalable cloud DVR, audience-aware CDN and revenue-generating dynamic ad insertion solutions powers thousands of the world’s leading studios, content owners, broadcasters, and terrestrial, cable, satellite, IPTV and OTT streaming service providers to deliver higher-quality content to billions of viewers on any screen.

ATEME has repeatedly innovated in fields ranging from visual quality to smart caching and analytics. Its multiple-award-winning R&D teams ensure that ATEME remains a future-proof partner through active participation in forums and associations including DVB, SMPTE, ATSC, AOM, MPEG Streaming Video Alliance, CMAF-IF and 3GPP.

Founded in 1991, ATEME has 450 employees in its headquarters in France and offices around the world: USA, Brazil, UK, Spain, Germany, Russia, the UAE, Singapore, Korea and Australia.

Since 2014, ATEME is listed on the Paris Euronext market (ISIN: FR0011992700) and a member of its Tech 40 index. With 2020 revenues of €71 M revenues, in January 2021 the company finalized its acquisition of Anevia, a provider of OTT and IPTV software solutions. https://www.ateme.com/

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ERI’s products and services include television and FM transmitting antennas; RF filters and combiners; guyed and self-supporting towers; grounding and lightning protection products; installation, structural analysis and inspection services; rigid ransmission line and UHF waveguide systems. ERI is also the Broadcast Master Distributor for CommScope HELIAX, accessories,

pressurization products, and terrestrial microwave products. https://eriinc.com/

Dielectric has been a leading broadcast equipment innovator since 1942, with more than 100 patents in RF transmission technology, and continues to be the world’s most trusted manufacturer and supplier

of antennas and RF systems for TV and radio networks. Dielectric is the undisputed leader for high-power North American systems, and led the transition to digital TV in the Americas. Our support services include consultation from pre-sales through installation and commissioning. https://www.dielectric.com/

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federal government, industry and public affairs; improves the quality and profitability of broadcasting; encourages content and technology innovation; and spotlights the important and unique ways stations serve their communities. https://www.nab.org/

The National Association of Broadcasters is the voice for U.S. radio and television broadcasters. As the premier trade association for broadcasters, NAB advances the interests of our members in

Established in 1969, Nautel has over 50 years experience in creating highly innovative products, and has earned a reputation as a world leader in the design, manufacture, sales and support of high power, solid

state RF products for radio broadcast, navigation, sonar, and industrial applications. https://www.nautel.com/

Almost 10 billion devices enabled with HDMI® technology have shipped since the first HDMI specification was released in December 2002.

The latest HDMI 2.1 Specification released in November 2017 continues to enable the development of new product categories and innovative solutions to meet the growing demand for higher performance and more immersive consumer experiences.

HDMI technology continues as the leading digital video, audio and data interface that connects ultra high-definition displays to a wide range of consumer electronics, PC, mobile, automotive and commercial AV devices. It also has expanded into enabling solutions for industries such as healthcare, military, aerospace, security and surveillance, and industrial automation.

The worldwide ecosystem of HDMI-connected devices and solutions includes a network of Licensed HDMI Adopters, Authorized Test Centers, Authorized Test Equipment Manufacturers, manufacturers, resellers and installers. https://www.hdmi.org/

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provided turnkey installations for hundreds of locations including large-scale sporting venues, houses of worship, hotels, commercial building, and many more. We are a team of skilled engineers and seasoned experts throughout all phases of broadcast and AV systems integration. Backed by countless certifications, training, and more importantly the experience to provide the most reliable and advanced solutions. https://tsgcom.com/

Future-proof Broadcast Evolution: RFS is at the forefront of developing cutting edge broadcast solutions for NEXTGEN TV networks. The future-proof equipment is designed to support new standards and adapt to support future broadcasting needs, including 5G broadcasting, so investments today can serve broadcasters over the next decade and beyond. RFS saw 500% growth as it supported broadcasters through the repack, proving itself as a technologically capable and reliable partner for equipment evolution projects.

RFS has launched a brand-new portfolio of the antennas, combiners and cables needed for the Single Frequency Network (SFN) sites required for NEXTGEN TV roll-outs. These solutions have been designed to preempt and overcome challenges broadcasters are facing; from radiation pattern requirements, to wind load and site footprint limitations, resulting in a simple, one stop shop for broadcasters as they look to build networks for the future. https://www.rfsworld.com/

Technical Services Group provides industry-leading broadcast and audio visual design, system integration, installation, and support. Our story began over three decades ago in the broadcast engineering space, and our company has since expanded to include project management and comprehensive AV solutions for projects large and small. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, our company has

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Xperi invents, develops, and delivers technologies that enable extraordinary experiences. Xperi technologies, delivered via our brands: DTS, HD Radio, IMAX Enhanced, Invensas, TiVo, and by our startup, Perceive, make entertainment more entertaining, and smart devices smarter. Xperi technologies are integrated into billions of consumer devices, media platforms, and semiconductors worldwide, driving increased value for partners, customers, and consumers around the globe.

Xperi’s automotive technologies, DTS AutoSense, DTS AutoStage, and HD Radio are designed to improve the in-vehicle experience, making it safer and more enjoyable.

DTS AutoSense comprises occupant and driver monitoring vision solutions, implemented at the edge. HD Radio, which resides in more than 70 million automobiles, is the most successfully deployed digital radio system in autos worldwide. DTS AutoStage, built on the largest and deepest data set of broadcast and music metadata, combines over the air broadcast with IP-delivered content for a robust, richer, more personalized in-cabin infotainment experience.

A world leader in smartphone apps for radio stations and visual radio broadcast systems, Xperi’s All in Media is dedicated to creating innovative technology solutions for broadcasters and their listeners, delivering leading radio experiences in the vehicle, on mobile devices, and in connected devices for the home. www.xperi.com

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Membership Benefits:

• Professional/Career Growth

• Access to BTS Career Center

• Ability to stay current with industry developments

• Society Publications

• Access to member resources center

• Worldwide Chapters

• Discounts on BTS flagship events

• Discounts on industry events

• Awards and Recognition

• Training for Broadcast Engineers and Technician

• Networking opportunities

• Student Scholarships

• Support of IEEE Standards

• Continuing Education Opportunities

BTS strives to serve its members by helping them maintain and enhance their technical proficiency and

professional standing through the activities of the society and its chapters worldwide.

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The IEEE Broadcast Technology Society is a membership organization open to broadcast technology students, professors, industry professionals, experts and enthusiasts. BTS is a place where members from across the spectrum can stay at the forefront of the ever-changing world of broadcast technology.

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