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Ferncast Adds WebRTS to Aixtream

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 07:21 AM PDT https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/products/ferncast-adds-webrts-to-aixtream


Ferncast released its aixtream 2.5 software, which now supports WebRTC technology.

“This technology opens up opportunities for entirely new application of
audio streaming and improves real-time monitoring,” the company stated in
its announcement.

Web Real-Time Communication enables web applications and sites to capture
and optionally stream audio and video via the internet using common audio
and video standards. 

“WebRTC has become the leading standard for allowing quick audio
transmission with applications that work in web browsers or as simple phone apps without any significant setup by the user,” the company wrote.
(Photo via Ferncast)

Ferncast said WebRTC in aixtream serves two purposes. First, the listen-in function, which allows users to monitor the signals being processed by an aixtream system directly from an accessing computer or mobile device, can
be used with WebRTC instead of HTTP, which Ferncast says reduces latency significantly.

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Second, users can now send audio to an aixtream system via web browser and mobile apps; and aixtream can output audio that can be received by such platforms. 

“This opens up extraordinary opportunities for using professional solution like aixtream with simple tools. For example, Ferncast has received
customer inquiries for using the new WebRTC feature to allow operators of public announcement systems to work from home. The operators can use
consumer audio hardware connected to their computers to input WebRTC audio
via a straightforward web platform, which then forwards the audio to an aixtream system.”

The company said it also is working on developing a multiplatform radio producer app with functions including streaming and interview management.
It expects to release it at IBC later this year.

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Finalists Announced for Service to America Awards

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 07:20 AM PDT https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/programming-and-sales/finalists-announced-for-service-to-america-awards

Logos of finalists from the foundation website.

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation announced finalists for the 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards.

The program recognizes service to their communities by local broadcasters. Winners will be announced at the live black-tie event in June in Washington.

Finalists were announced by NAB Leadership Foundation President Michelle
Duke.

Here is the list of honorees by category in alphabetical order:



Service to Community Award for Radio, Broadcast Ownership Group

Beasley Media Group, 2021 Beasley Best Community of Caring Initiative



Service to Community Award for Television, Broadcast Ownership Group

Cox Media Group, CMG Gets Real

Hearst Television Inc., Project CommUNITY: History & Hope

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Cares: Supporting All Veterans



Service to Community Award for Radio, Large/Major Market

WSB-AM, Atlanta, Ga., Cox Media Group, 95.5 WSB Care-a-Thon

WTLC-FM, Indianapolis, Ind., Urban One, Inc., Feeding Families for 365 Days Plus

WTOP-FM, Washington, D.C., Hubbard Broadcasting, WTOP D.C. DFS Investigation



Service to Community Award for Television – Large/Major Market

KYW-TV, Philadelphia, Pa., CBS Television Stations, CBS3 Small Wins! Grant Program

WFAA, Dallas, Texas, TEGNA, WFAA Adoption Awareness

WLKY-TV, Louisville, Ky., Hearst Television Stations, WLKY MAP Grants



Service to Community Award for Radio – Medium Market

KRMG-FM, Cox Media Group, Tulsa, Okla., Big Spring Clean

WHKO-FM, Cox Media Group, Dayton, Ohio, K99.1 FM Cares for Kids Radiothon

WJBR-FM, Beasley Media Group, Wilmington, DE, Mix 99.5 WJBR Help Our Kids Radiothon



Service to Community Award for Television – Medium Market

WIS-TV, Gray Television, Columbia, S.C., Families Helping Families

WMTV-TV, Gray Television, Madison, Wisc., WMTV Diaper Drive Success

WTOC-TV, Gray Television, CBS Television Stations, Savannah, Ga., WTOC
Tells Smart Women’s Stories



Service to Community Award for Radio – Small Market

KTXY-FM, Zimmer Radio of Mid-Missouri, Columbia, Mo., Miracle for Kids Radiothon

WNRP-AM, WYCT, WNRP, WEBY Radio, Pensacola, Fla., Next Level Covid Charts



Service to Community Award for Television – Small Market

KWQC-TV, Gray Television, Davenport, Iowa, TV6 Real Conversations

KOBI-TV, California Oregon Broadcasting, Medford, Ore., In this Together

WBNG-TV, Gray Television, Johnson City, N.Y., Southern Tier Tuesdays



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Read the April 21, 2022 Issue of RW Engineering Extra

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 07:12 AM PDT https://www.radioworld.com/resource-center/digital-editions/read-the-april-21-2022-issue-of-rw-engineering-extra


For 18 years and counting, Radio World Engineering Extra has provided
technical readers with an extra “deep dive” into engineering topics six times a year.

Edited by award-winning broadcast engineer Cris Alexander, it aims to help
you succeed in your job and your career.

This issue provides a special focus on cyber safety.

Read it here.



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first on Radio World.


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Digital Alert Systems To Unveil New DASDEC, EAS Software at NAB Show

Posted: 21 Apr 2022 07:03 AM PDT https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/products/digital-alert-systems-to-unveil-new-dasdec-eas-software-at-nab-show


This story was originally published by our sister publication TV
Technology. 

Digital Alert Systems will unveil the third generation of its DASDEC
emergency messaging platform and preview Version 5.0 of its Emergency Alert System (EAS) software at the NAB Show, April 23-27, in Las Vegas.

Visitors to the 2022 NAB Show will see two new introductions: our latest generation of DASDEC hardware and a preview of the upcoming Version 5.0 software, both offering full 64-bit support,” said Bill Robertson, vice president of business development at the company. “Weve consolidated
several customer requests that stem from idiosyncrasies that have bothered
them for years. DASDEC Version 5.0 is the start of a transformative change. Weve been looking to do this for a long time, and now we can showcase how
it is coming to fruition.
Digital Alert Systems DASDEC emergency messaging platform


The new version of EAS software improves the user interface, making it more user-friendly, intuitive and easier for operators to interact with the software. The interface streamlines operations, reducing many of the
multi-tab configurations into single pages that are easier to manage and
reduce clutter, the company said.

Version 5.0 will serve as a springboard for moving to a more contemporary
and consistent user interface and for improving security, it said.

The company also will spotlight Visually Integrated Display Symbology
(VIDS) developed by the NextGen Video Information Systems Alliance (NVISA).
The recommended practices represent an industry breakthrough, offering a powerful and impactful new way to display emergency alerts based on easy-to-discern graphical elements, the company said.

See Digital Alert Systems at NAB Show booth W8617.

More information is available on the company’s website.

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