(TV Tech): Jericho Receivers Unveils Software-Defined Atomic Clock With ATSC 3.0/BPS Source Support
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Jericho Receivers, a subsidiary of All 6G, this week launched its Software-Defined Atomic Clock (SDAC), which intelligently fuses multiple independent time references, including the ATSC 3.0 broadcast platform, to deliver atomic-clock-grade timing that remains accurate even when Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals are jammed, spoofed or unavailable. “The Software-Defined Atomic Clock represents a major leap […]
(TV Tech): NextGen TV Launches in Cleveland
IRVING, Texas—Nexstar Media Group has announced the successful launch of ATSC 3.0/NextGen TV in the Cleveland, Ohio, television market. The deployment means that the the next generation broadcast standard now deployed across all of the top 25 U.S. designated market areas (DMAs). As the largest remaining market yet to deploy ATSC 3.0, Cleveland had been […]
ATSC Modernizes Industry Audio Loudness Guidance with Revision to A/85 Recommended Practice
Updated guidance expands beyond traditional television to address today’s hybrid broadcast and streaming environment. Washington, D.C. – July 15, 2026 – ATSC, The Broadcast Standards Association®, has completed a major revision of its Emmy® Award-winning A/85 Recommended Practice: Techniques for Establishing and Maintaining Audio Loudness for Digital Television, marking the first comprehensive update to […]
President’s Memo: Defining the Future of Broadcasting – Television and Beyond
History offers important perspective. From the establishment of U.S. broadcast spectrum management a century ago in the early days of radio, to the introduction of television, color broadcasting, HDTV and the digital transition, every major advancement required collaboration among industry stakeholders, standards bodies, and government regulators. The journey from ATSC’s founding in 1982 to the […]
ATSC Standards Update: New TG3 Ballots Issued
Since the last issue of The Standard newsletter, a number of new ballots have been issued. The following documents were authorized by TG3 at its 1 June 2026 meeting in Washington, D.C.: S32-719r4, “ATSC Working Draft: A/327:2026-04 Amendment No. 1, Errata and Signal Propagation.” This ballot is for elevation to Proposed Recommended Practice. The ballot […]
Someone You Should Know: Matt Kaplowitz
If you’ve spent any time thinking about accessibility in media, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered the work of Matt Kaplowitz. Matt is CEO and President of Bridge Multimedia, a company focused on making media accessible in practical, production-ready ways. The organization’s work spans audio description, captioning, translations, image descriptions, American Sign Language services, accessible […]
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Balloting Opens for 2027 Women in Technology Awards
Presented each year at the NAB Show, TVNewsCheck’s Women in Technology Awards celebrate leadership, innovation and excellence. Award Categories: Leadership Futurist Women to Watch More information, including a list of past honorees, is here. Download ballots here. Deadline for submissions: August 31, 2026
ATSC AWARDS HIGHEST TECHNICAL HONOR TO JULIA KENYON
Washington, D.C. – June 3, 2026 – At the organization’s annual NextGen Broadcast Conference this week, ATSC, the Broadcast Standards Association, honored Julia Kenyon of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) with the 2026 Bernard J. Lechner Outstanding Contributor Award. “Julia is an excellent consensus builder and techno-diplomat who is a graceful and very competent […]
President’s Memo: Strong Partnerships for a Stronger NextGen Future
Strong Partnerships for a Stronger NextGen Future Around the world, momentum behind ATSC 3.0 continues to build, not only through deployments and new consumer services, but also through the expanding recognition that modern broadcasting is becoming an essential platform for communications, connectivity, public safety, and innovation. Just as THE STANDARD was “going to press,” we […]
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