"Radio en Onda" es el blog oficial de la Asociación de Radiodifusores de Puerto Rico que viene a sustituir nuestra publicación anterior "El Transmisor". Este espacio está diseñado para dar a conocer entre nuestros miembros los trabajos y actividades que realiza esta institución a favor de los radiodifusores de Puerto Rico.
miércoles, 29 de junio de 2011
martes, 28 de junio de 2011
jueves, 23 de junio de 2011
Crisis de medios impresos botan 700 empleados
Por Joseph Vavrus/PA
Los prolongados efectos de la crisis económica están provocando que Gannett—la mayor editora de periódicos en Estados Unidos—despida a 700 trabajadores en la mayoría de los 81 diarios de la compañía, reporta The Associated Press.
De acuerdo con el memorando interno que anunció la decisión, “la debilidad del sector de bienes raíces, la lenta creación de trabajos, y menos demanda de avisos para autos” han forzado a la compañía a reducir el 2 por ciento de su fuerza de trabajo.
El crecimiento de ganancias digitales y tráfico aún tiene que compensar la continua caída de publicidad impresa en Gannet, explica PaidContent.
Como la mayoría de propiedades y medios de Gannett son regionales, estos despidos continúan la tendencia de reducción de noticias locales en Estados Unidos. Según un reporte reciente, esto está llevando a “menos reportajes locales de calidad" y "menos fiscalización del gobierno”.
Interesante Proyecto PC 3499
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| Título | Para enmendar el inciso (i) del Artículo 11 del Capítulo II de la Ley Núm. 213 de 12 de septiembre de 1996 conocida como “Ley de Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico de 1996”, según enmendada, a los fines de transferir al Fondo de Apoyo Presupuestario 2011-2012, la cantidad de cinco millones (5,000,000) de dólares del Fondo Especial de la Junta Reglamentadora de las Telecomunicaciones. | ||||||||||||||||
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miércoles, 22 de junio de 2011
El DTOP tiene dos emisoras 530 AM-1630 AM
Sí, aunque usted no lo crea el Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas en Puerto Rico (DTOP), solicitó estas dos frecuencias con 10 watts y con capacidad para moverlas por toda la Isla.
Su call letter WQMJ99 aunque ellos identifica sin los números al final. Si fuera el caso como la firma comercial de plomería HQJ que todos saben lo que significa.....en este caso sería W Que Me J.....
Si al menos operaran el 530 lejos de Ponce o el 1630 lejos del área metro por eso de protejer a las colegas...pero no, al parecer las pueden usar donde les de la gana.
Aquí les dejo una dirección para que leean más a fondo:
http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/licenseFreqSum.jsp?licKey=3225017&keyLoc=15705275
Y un artículo que explica muy bien de que se trata. Que lo disfruten.
Travelers Information Radio Stations (TIS), are sometimes also called Highway Advisory Radio Stations (HAR) by Departments of Transportation in the United States. These radio stations are licensed low-power AM radio stations set up by local transport departments to provide bulletins to motorists and other travelers regarding traffic and other delays. These are often near highways and airports, and occasionally other tourism attractions such as national parks. In the latter case, they often provide a loop of prerecorded information about the park's historic and other background information.
These systems are licensed by the FCC in the United States under 47 CFR Sec. 90.242 and are limited to a maximum signal of 2 mV/m at 1.5 km (0.93 mi) using a power of up to 10 watts to achieve this limit in the case of vertical antenna systems (the most common type). Up to 50 watts in the case of the radiating cable antenna systems may be used to achieve a maximum of 2 mV/m at 60 m (200 ft) from the radiating cable. Radiating cable systems are limited to a continuous antenna length of 1.9 km (1.2 mi). Cable systems are used for situations such as Dulles International Airport with very long limited-access approach roads where multiple systems can be placed in 1.9 km segments. In some cases, such as LAX both radiating cable and antenna systems are employed as backup systems for one another.
Critical evacuation systems, such as those in the Florida Keys and near chemical and nuclear facilities, have been granted exceptional power waivers for emergency operations. These systems will typically operate under the normal power level, but have permission to exceed that limit, typically to 100 W, in the face of a critical emergency evacuation situation.
The audible signal is required to include an audio low-pass filter which rolls off frequencies above 3 kHz. Content is defined by the FCC as "noncommercial voice information pertaining to traffic and road conditions, traffic hazard and travel advisories, directions, availability of lodging, rest stops and service stations, and descriptions of local points of interest. It is not permissible to identify the commercial name of any business whose service may be available within or outside the coverage area of a Travelers' Information Station. However, to facilitate announcements concerning departures/arrivals and parking areas at air, train, and bus terminals, the trade name identification of carriers is permitted."
In the United States, only governments may have licenses for TIS/HAR stations, with some exceptions granted for quasi-governmental agencies and authorities as well as health and emergency service providers working in conjunction with governmental entities. The FCC formerly reserved the bottom and top channels (530 and 1610) on the AM band for these stations, before the Extended AM broadcast band (1610 to 1700) was introduced in North America. Systems may currently be licensed on any frequency from 530–1700 kHz. (Most radios tune to 1710; however, this frequency has only been licensed in one instance, by Information Station Specialists for Hudson County, New Jersey, due to the potential for an evacuation from New York City.)
LPFM stations may be licensed to governments as well, but these are not considered part of the TIS/HAR service. Stations for U.S. national parks and other units under the U.S. federal government are licensed by the NTIA rather than the FCC.
STUDY FINDS LOCAL BROADCASTING GENERATES $1.17 TRILLION IN ANNUAL GDP
WASHINGTON, DC -- A new analysis by Woods & Poole Economics, with support from BIA/Kelsey, has found $1.17 trillion of the annual U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) originates in the local commercial broadcast radio and television industry, with 2.52 million jobs attributable to the industry every year. The NAB-commissioned study, which breaks down local broadcasters' economic impact on all 50 states and the District of Columbia, shows TV and radio broadcasting contributes to seven percent of the nation's GDP.
"As this study indicates, local broadcasting is a remarkable engine for commerce and economic growth, creating high-paying jobs and helping business drive sales through advertising of goods and services," said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. "Decision-makers now debating spectrum policies need to be cognizant of the millions of people and thousands of businesses reliant on the unparalleled impact of local TV and radio for economic survival."
The paper calculated the local broadcast industry employs over 300,000 people directly and in support industries, creating $59.32 billion in GDP annually. Television accounts for almost 187,000 of these jobs, as well as over $30 billion in GDP, while radio employs 118,000 people and contributes a little over $18 billion to the GDP. The study also examined the ripple effects direct employment by local broadcasting has on the economy through the consumption of goods and services by industry employees. Looking at these cascading effects, the analysis concluded local commercial broadcasting generates almost $135 billion in additional GDP and more than 833,000 jobs nationwide.
"TV and radio broadcasting not only provides communities with local news, sports, weather and emergency information, but remains a valuable source of employment that fuels local economies," said Smith. "With the country struggling to recover from the downturn, broadcast innovation that includes mobile DTV and multicasting should be given an opportunity to succeed and put more Americans back to work."
The economic analysis also studied the additional economic activity generated by local commercial broadcasting through its service as a forum for advertising goods and services. The study estimates advertising on local broadcast television and radio stations stimulates more than $986 billion in economic activity and supports 1.38 million jobs.
"The primary role of broadcast television and radio is reducing the cost of product information through advertising. In this way, broadcast television and radio stations have their most significant impact on economic growth," says the report. "Reaching all United States households, local broadcast television and radio stations provide consumers with highly valued marketplace information and businesses with immediate economic and competitive intelligence."
The study focused only on local commercial broadcast radio and television stations including locally owned and operated commercial stations, affiliate stations and independent stations. Noncommercial radio and TV stations and the operations of over-the-air broadcast networks were not part of the analysis, except for networks' owned-and-operated local television stations.
About Woods & Poole Economics, Inc.
Woods & Poole Economics, Inc. is an independent economic and demographic research firm located in Washington, D.C. Woods & Poole specializes in long-range economic and demographic projections at the county level and has produced long-range county forecasts since 1983. Users of Woods & Poole data include public utilities, state and local government, consultants, retailers, market research firms and planners.
About BIA/Kelsey
BIA/Kelsey advises companies in the local media space through consulting and valuation services, research, Continuous Advisory Services and conferences. Since 1983 BIA/Kelsey has been a resource to the media, mobile advertising, telecommunications, Yellow Pages and electronic directory markets, as well as to government agencies, law firms and investment companies looking to understand trends and revenue drivers. BIA/Kelsey's annual conferences draw executives from across industries seeking expert guidance on how companies are finding innovative ways to grow. Additional information is available at www.biakelsey.com, on the company's Local Media Watch blog, Twitter at http://twitter.com/BIAKelsey and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
martes, 21 de junio de 2011
viernes, 17 de junio de 2011
Productiva 1ra Reunión Radiodisufores de Puerto Rico
En nuestra primera reunión de Junta, con la conducción de nuestro nuevo presidente Alan Corales, se trataron varios temas importantes para la Radio. Esta fue una reunión de mucha participación y muy concurrida. He aquí un resumen de los que se discutió en la misma.
* Se diagramó la próxima reunión del compañero Félix Bonet con el Sargento Peña de la Policía de Puerto Rico, encargado en Puerto Rico de la Alerta Amber para poner a correr este programa con todas las emisoras de Puerto Rico.
*Se plantearon unas estrategias para incentivar a los ejecutivos de ventas de la Radio a activarse al grupo de ventas, como realizar charla o un seminarios y tener algún sorteo al final de la reunión. Del mismo modo se planteó presentarle los resultados del estudio para que tengan de primera mano la información a la hora de vender radio.
*Para el 30 de junio de 2011, se puso de manera tentativa, una reunión en nuestras oficinas del Atrium con el grupo de ingenieros SBE para conformar una nueva Junta.
*Se informó que el estudio de Radio encomendado a la firma Brand Science podría estar terminado para lo próxima semana. Y que el estudio de Gaither International ya comenzó.
*Se crearon los nuevos comités de:
•Comité de Publicidad y Ventas compuesto por Félix Bonet, Ismael Nieves, Eduardo Rivero y Raúl Santiago
•Comité Legislativo compuesto por José Martínez, Manuel Santiago, Fernando Santiago y Luis Soto.
•Comité de Revisión de Cuotas dirigido por Luis Soto, Alan Corales, Eduardo Ribero y Raúl Santiago.
•Comité de Servicios Públicos por Ismael Nieves, Manuel Santiago, Luis Rodríguez y Obed Borrero.
*El Comité de Ventas y Mercadeo está a cargo de darle seguimiento y forma a las estrategias de la Asociación para trabajar con los resultados de los estudios que encomendamos. De igual modo, el de Legislación tendrá a su cargo promover los nuevos proyectos con la AEE, la Junta de Telecomunicaciones y los celulares para la implantación del chip de FM en estos. Trabajar con el problema del Robo de Cobre, el que nos restablezcan la exención contributiva para la compra de equipos de radio.
*Se planteo la posibilidad de hacer un mega seminario el sábado 23 de julio en las facilidades del Punta Maracayo Resort en Hatillo sobre renovación de licencia y otros asuntos.
*Se habló sobre la posibilidad de crear en Puerto Rico, para el mes de Agosto de 2012, el Primer Congreso Latinoamericano y el Caribe de Radiodifusión.
*Se acordó darle tres meses adicionales a la campaña de la Asociación de Bancos al igual que un media tour por diferentes emisoras.
*Se propuso hacer varias reuniones en las diferentes regiones en la Isla como se hacía en el pasado, para auscultar el sentir de los compañeros y llevar el mensaje de la importancia de cumplir con el programa de servicios públicos para la Asociación.
Definitivamente fue un buen comienzo donde ya se empieza a diagramar lo que promete ser un año de mucho trabajo y de difundir las buenas noticias que tiene la Radio para Puerto Rico.
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