Table of Contents

1. Introduction;
BROADCASTING BASICS;
2. Types of Broadcasting;
3. Sound and Vision;
4. Radio Frequency Waves;
5. Analog Color Television;
6. Digital Audio and Video;
7. Information Technology;
STUDIOS AND PRODUCTION FACILITIES;
8. Radio Studios;
9. Television Studios;
10. Remote Broadcasting;
11. Links;
TRANSMISSION STANDARDS AND SYSTEMS;
12. Analog Radio;
13. IBOC Digital Radio;
14. NTSC Analog Television;
15. ATSC Digital Television;
16. Transmitter Site Facilities;
17. Radio Wave Propagation and the FCC Rules;
18. Conclusion; Further Information;
Index

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About the Author

Graham Jones has more than 35 years experience in the broadcast industry. With NAB he works on advanced television issues, technical standards, education and training. He is a member of both ATSC and SMPTE engineering committees. Previously he was Engineering Director for the Harris/PBS DTV Express - the educational road show that introduced DTV to many U.S. broadcasters. He started his career with the BBC in London, and has worked as a consultant to broadcasters in many parts of the world. He holds a degree in physics, is a chartered electrical engineer, and is a member of the IEE, SMPTE, SBE and the Royal Television Society. In 2004 he received the Bernard J. Lechner Outstanding Contributor Award from the Advanced Television Systems Committee.

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