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BRIEF
BAF Satellite & Technology provides a wide range of communications-related services, ranging from
network design and preparation of
specifications to mobile production
equipment.
BAF specializes in design and
implementation of new communications networks, as well as the upgrading and modernizing of existing
systems. They also can provide a complete package of services, including
mobile uplink equipment, to assist in
special event coverage. The company
works closely with clients to arrive at
the best solution for a particular
requirement or application.
BAF has a strong track record helping clients perform digital systems
upgrades to maximize use of space
segment leases and in achieving
enhanced programming content delivery.
For additional information, contact
BAF Satellite & Technology at 800-9663822 or visit www.bafsat.com.
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Chief Engineer
KIRO-TV
SEATTLE
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As we faced the shift to digital transmission, we had to replace those analog cue channels and control system,
but there was no obvious solution.
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of changeover we wanted.
Patrick Otis joined KIRO-TV 20
years ago as an ENG truck operator,
later moving into SNG. He was promoted to the position of chief engineer at
KIRO-TV in 2002. He may be contacted
at potis@kirotv.com.
For additional information contact
Modulation Sciences at 732-302-3090 or
visit www.modsci.com.
BUYERS
BRIEF
Link Researchs L1500 camera
wireless video transmitter unit
accommodates both analog and
digital signals and has very low
latency.
The L1500 works with a number
of cameras, including models from
Sony, Thomson and Ikegami. It
covers microwave frequencies from
1 GHz to 7.5 GHz through the use
of user-swappable RF modules.
COFDM modulation is used, with
either a 10 MHz or 20 MHz bandwidth.
The transmitter offers four audio
channels at mic or line level and provides phantom microphone power.
For additional information, contact
Link Research at 011-44-1923-474060 or visit www.llinkres.co.uk.
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WFXG Television
EASY TO USE
AUGUSTA, GA.
The Starlook-D
has a very straightforward interface
and is easy to use
right out of the box.
It arrived with
almost a full charge
on its battery and I
learned that it also
can function while Alex Hexham and his Dawnco Starlook-D
being
charged,
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function controls are located on a changes or adjustments. This unit
convenient side panel that doesnt also can tune and display analog
obstruct your view of the display video directly from the feed horn,
when youre using the instrument to which saves a lot of guess work when
peak a dish. Also, the bright LCD youre trying to locate that elusive
view screen includes the function channel.
menu, so you dont have to keep
All the basic functionality of a
spectrum analyzer is built into the
Starlook-D, but what Ive found most
helpful are all the integrated digital
features. The unit gives you a constellation view of QPSK and Viterbi
signals, along with real-time signal to
noise ratio and bit error rate indications.
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TheCue from DSI RF Systems is
a new two-way wireless IFB system
that provides two independent cueing channels and also brings private
LAN connectivity to ENG vehicles.
TheCue system was designed
specifically for DTV applications
and has a typical latency of 201 ms,
so as not to confuse or inhibit onair field talent. The system operates
independently of a television stations DTV signals and ENG
microwave linkage, providing constant audio and Internet capability
even when a news truck ventures
outside of the television stations
coverage area.
Installation of TheCue wireless
IFB system is easy, as it requires
only a simple interconnection with
the trucks IFB or intercom system.
For additional information, contact
DSI RF Systems at 732-563-1144 or visit
www.dsirf.com.
Wi t h t h e S c o p u s e q u i p m e n t ,
weve been able to experience the
best of video over IP with few of the
difficulties. Our proprietar y 20
Mbps VLAN gives us greater control
and dedicated bandwidth to ensure
a steady, constant video stream, and
minimize or eliminate the packet
loss common to public networks.
T h e S c o p u s I R D - 2 9 6 2 re c e i v e r
comes standard with features for
removing any additional packet jitters and irregularities, and the system supports Pro-MPEG FEC , the
error correction standard for MPEG
video, for additional recovery from
packet errors. As a result, were able
to achieve results that are compara-
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The Messenger Antenna Array
(MAA) from Global Microwave is a
tracking antenna that is designed to
eliminate all moving parts and assemblies in connection with maintaining
connectivity with an ENG van or other
mobile microwave transmission source.
The MAA provides omnidirectional coverage from 1.7 GHz to 7.4
GHz. When used in conjunction with
the companys Messenger Smart
Receiver, the MAA provides tracking
for one or more transmissions with
up to 15 dB of gain.
The MAA features internal block
down converters and a rugged weatherproof enclosure.
For additional information, contact
Global Microwave Systems at 888-8809339 or visit www.gmsinc.com.
NetVx from Harris Corp. is a signal
interface and management platform
used along with the companys
TRuepoint STL microwave system or
other communications links for connecting television studio facilities with
transmitting plants.
The unit provides bandwidth management for the transport stream,
automatically assigning more bandwidth to live or high-priority feeds.
The unit supports SNMP element
managers and has built-in diagnostics. To ensure reliability, it features
hot-swappable modules and power
supplies, along with automatic
switchover.
For additional information, contact
Harris Broadcast Communications division
at 513-459-3400 or visit www.broadcast.harris.com.
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Laird Telemedias PhatCat LTM5HD
series
audio/video
transmit/receive system is part of the
companys lineup of transmission
systems that can send high quality
HDMI video and audio up to 1,600
feet on CAT-5/6 cable. The system
can transmit 480p, 720p, 1080i and
1080p digital video on a single UTP
cable without the need for video
compression.
Both single and multi-port transmitters are available. The LTM-5HD
system can distribute HDMI signals
to more than 2,000 display units
when daisy-chaining gear and techniques are employed.
Applications include the relaying of
high-definition camera or satellitedelivered HD video signals to multiple
displays without fiber or coax cables.
For additional information, contact
Laird Telemedia at 800-898-0795 or visit
www.lairdtelemedia.com.
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Massachusetts Microwave Corp.
is a provider of complete microwave
radio links, system engineering and
related services. The company also
stocks spare radio modules, parts and
assemblies for repair purposes.
Massachusetts Microwave Corp.
can perform complete in-house
microwave system evaluations and
repair. The company provides telephone support and overnight/emergency shipping of parts and
equipment. Massachusetts Microwave
Corp. maintains an extensive inventory of both new and used point-topoint microwave radio gear from a
variety of manufacturers.
For additional information, contact
Massachusetts Microwave Corp. at 978635-1556 or visit www.massmicrowave.com.
The CEA (constant efficiency
amplifier) from L-3 Communications
is an IOT-type high power UHF transmitting tube that can significantly
reduce transmitter operating costs.
The CEA is suitable for both digital
and analog television service and provides excellent linearity across the 470
MHz to 810 MHz frequency band. L3s CEA 130D can provide up to 130
kW of peak output power for DTV
transmission. Adjustment is simplified, as one input cavity tunes the
entire band. The tubes feature an arc
detector fitted to each of the primary
and secondary output cavities.
For additional information, contact
L-3 Communications at 800-861-1848
or visit www.l-3com.com.
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The PRT-630AZKP from Patriot
Antenna Systems is a receive-only
satellite earth station antenna available
in three sizes: 5.0, 6.3 and 7.5 meter.
The antennas are designed for C-,
Ku- and X-band operation. The midband gain figure for the 7.5 meter
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The DNB2-11.725TR downconverter from MITEQ provides block
conversion of frequencies in the 10.7
to 12.755 GHz range in a very small
physical package.
The unit outputs the converted signals in the 0.95 to 2.0 GHz range and
is supplied in 1 RU package that
allows three of the units to be
mounted side-by-side.
The DNB2-11.725TR features
Ethernet remote control, automatic five
or 10 MHz internal/external reference
selection, low phase noise and low
intermod. It has an integral local oscillator frequency and power monitor,
along with a summary alarm system.
The unit provides high frequency
stability and has an RF muting function.
For additional information, contact
MITEQ at 631-436-7400 or visit
www.miteq.com.
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Satellite Technology Systems
(STS) provides advanced mobile Cand Ku-band uplink broadcast services
in the Chicago and Midwest region of
the United States.
STS is equipped to assist clients
with a full range of services including
broadcast trucks, teleconferencing,
video production, sports pickups,
uplinking, Webcasting, satellite media
tours, downlinking, disaster recovery
and more.
The company can provide a costeffective means for providing high-definition video production and uplinking
from one vehicle. STSs HD uplink
truck is fully equipped with equipment
including Sony and JVC cameras, a
For-A SD/HD production switcher, 40inch JVC control room display, Evertz
video monitor display unit and a
Yamaha audio console.
For additional information, contact
Satellite Technology Systems at 800-8381472 or visit www.satellitetechsys.com.
The SFC1275A Ku-band frequency
synthesized downconverter from the
Radyne division of ComTech EF Data
Corp. is designed for applications
requiring compact size, low phase noise
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ACOUSTICS
Want to Buy
Want to Sell
CAMERA ACCESSORIES
Want to Sell
Want to Sell
Lectrosonics
UCR201
rcvr
w/UM200C xmtr & UH200C butt
plug xmtr, all are on Block 21, everything is in xlnt physical & wrkg
cond, $2100 + shpg or pick up in
Los Angeles area & no shpg cost.
818-597-8855 or soundmixer
@ymail.com.
SSL 6000E audio console parts
power splys & modules, total recall
and VU meters, call for price; ADC
DAL3-14MKIINS digital audio
patchbay, BO; NVision 5500 sync
gen, BO; GVG 8550 tray w/8-8551
audio DAs, BO; NVision NV1000
tray w/11-NV1035 20-bit AES3 A to
D, BO; GVG AMX-170, BO; Wohler
AMP-1A audio monitor, call for
price; Wohler MLH-4D, call for
price; Wohler MLH-4, BO. 908879-9590 or www.mccominc.com.
CAMERAS
Want to Sell
GVG LDK-8000 Worldcam HD studio camera pkgs, brand new in
boxes (4 total), Triax base station,
OCP 400, SuperXpander, Canon
DigiSuper 23 XS w/DFS HD lens,
Sachtler Video 75 Plus studio fluid
head, tripod OB 2000 + Dolly XL, 2
addl systems slightly used. +31475-53-9534
or
email
tele5700comm@yahoo.com for
price and further information.
JVC KY-19 3-1/2 CCD camera (2)
w/manuals, $1500/ea. M Keating,
polestar@nni.com.
Panasonic AJ-HPX3700 P2
Varicam, new, call for price;
Panasonic
AJ-HPX2700
P2
Varicam, call for price; Panasonic
AJ-HDC27F varicam, call for price;
(2) Hitachi Z2010A triax studio
cameras, call for price; (3) Hitachi
Z2010A multicore studio cameras,
call for price; Ikegami HL-57
w/Sony BVV-5, Canon 14x8.5 IF
lens, BO; Hitachi RU-Z1 CCU,
Hitachi SK-750 triax camera (3),
call for price; Sony DNW09WS
w/Fuji lens, Sony DNW-7 w/Canon
lens, call for prices. 908-879-9590
or www.mccominc.com.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
DIGITAL EFFECTS
Want to Sell
GVG Krystal dual SDI DVE, BO;
GVG DPM-700 dual chnl, BO; GVG
Krystal parts & pwr splys. 980879-9590 or www.mccominc.com.
EDITING EQUIPMENT
Want to Sell
Sony BVE-2000, BO; Sony RM450, call for price; Sony PVE-500,
call for price; GVG VPE-241 editor,
BO; GVG VPE-141, BO; Panasonic
AU-A950 editor, BO; Panasonic
AG-750 editor, BO; JVC RM-820U,
BO; Sony DMW-505NL XPRI
SD/HD non-linear, call for price.
908-879-9590 or www.mccominc.com.
Want to Buy
RCA Quad AE600 edit controller
service
manual.
Maurice
Schechter, 212-757-4580 x.628 or
mschechter@duart.com.
LENS REPAIRS
Focus Optics. Service and repair of
broadcast video lens. Fujinon,
Canon, Nikon, Angenieux, etc. We
have the fastest turnaround in the
country. We also repair lens that
have bad inpact damage. Call
Stuart at 800-234-lens or
www.focusoptics.com. Visit Us at
NAB2009 Booth # C8831.
LIGHTING
Want to Sell
Lowel Soft Light-2 (3000K)
w/manual, $75; (3) Colortran
rolling light stands, $75; Colortran
multi-broad Mdl #104-041, $30;
(3) BerkeyColortran 6 fresnels
Mdl # 100-145, $100; (13) GE FEY
2000w 120v lamps, $50. M
Keating, polestar@nni.com.
MISCELLANEOUS
Want to Sell
Howman Controls TALLY4 bdct
Tally System, BO; Zaxcom
HUB2000 TBC remote, BO; ADC
HD video patchbay, call for price;
Miranda DVI-Ramp, call for price;
ADC video patchbays, call for price;
Snell & Wilcox Kudos IQ w/4
encoders, call for price; Eyeheight
FP-9 w/SDI TSG, safe area, legalizer, mix wipe, call for price; Canare
DVJ-W SDI patchbays, call for
price; RTS 4010 Central IFB elec-
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SERVERS
Want to Sell
Tektronix PDR-204D, BO. 908879-9590 or www.mccominc.com.
SIGNAL PROCESSING
Want to Sell
Leitch X75HD, call for price;
Chyron Maxine 601, call for price;
Chyron Maxine w/Xform II, call for
price; Pinnacle Lightning 2-chnl
SDI Still Store, BO; Chyron Infinit
060, SDI, BO; Teranex Xantus One
down converter, call for price; (5)
DPS-465 SDI frame sync, call for
price; Tektronix ECO-422, BO;
Videotek SDC-101 SDI color corrector, Leitch Still File 3-chnl SDI
Still Store, call for price; Prime
Image TBC/Freeze II, BO; GVG
8500 w/8-8503 video DAs, BO;
GVG 9520A sync gen w/TSG, BO;
Leitch FR-6802 w/5 SDI DAs, call
for price, For-A CCS-4360 color
corrector, BO; Leitch Digital Glue,
call for price; Leitch MGI 3701 SDI
motion logo gen, call for price;
Miranda Playstore SDI still store,
(3), call for price; Miranda Easy Key
A/B SDI keyer, call for price; GVG
7510 proc amp, BO; GVG 3420
proc amp, BO; Leitch 6802 w/10
SDI DAs, call for price; Miranda
Symphonie Tray w/8 modules, call
for price; Prime Image Time
Machine, call for price. 908-8799590 or www.mccominc.com.
SWITCHERS
Want to Sell
GVG M2100 digital master cntrl
switcher, call for price; Snell &
Wilcox Magic Dave 4D, call for
price; GVG 3000-2 12 SDI & 20
analog in, call for price; GVG 2200
2 ME, 32 input SDI switcher, call
for price; GVG 200-2 loaded, call
for price; Pesa 24x16 Lynx VA
router, BO; GVG 20 Ten video only
router,
BO;
GVG
3000/100CV/Master 21 boards &
ps, Sony DVS-6464 64x64 SDI
router, call for price; Philips DD10
16 SDI ins, call for price; GVG
Performer SD, Pesa Lynx 24x16
SDI router, call for price; GVG 7000
64x64 SDI/AES router, call for
price; GVG 7000 128x128 SDI
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EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE
TEST EQUIPMENT
Want to Sell
Tektronix WFM601A, call for
price; Leader LV-5100D digital
waveform, call for price; Tektronix
1760, call for price; Tektronix
1750A combo wfm/vec, call for
price; Tektronix 1750 combo
wfm/vec, BO; Leader 5870 combo
wfm/vec, BO; Tektronix 1730/1720
wfm/fec, BO; Tektronix 1730D
wfm, $750; Tektronix 1910 digital
signal generator, Tektronix 1740A
combo wfm/vec, BO; Tektronix
1740 combo wfm/vec, BO. 908879-9590 or www.mccominc.com.
TRANSMITTERS/
EXCITERS
TEST EQUIPMENT
Want to Sell
USED TRANSMITTERS From
Harris, Acrodyne, Axcera, TTC,
Emcee, etc. 954-792-7207 or visit
www.transmitterwarehouse.com.
TRUCKS
Want to Sell
Mobile 28 video production
truck, 1997 GMC T6500, 316
diesel truck w/116,261 miles, 2Bard 3 ton ACs, no generator, no
equipment, w/client area, voice
over area, editing console/production area, 5 racks in back area of
truck, 100 amp side panel, 2 hot, 1
ground, hydraulic stabilizing feet,
no air brakes, Belly Bays are all aluminum.
908-879-9590
or
www.mccominc.com.
Sony UVW-1800 BetaSP VTR, 340
drum hrs, original pkg w/manuals,
$2500; JVC BR-DV3000U DVminiDV rcdr, very lw use, original
pkg, w/manuals, $1000. M Keating,
polestar@nni.com.
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Only
$579
Maintain FCC Compliance
LG 5th Generation tuner/demodulator
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Azden Corporation
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Compuvideo Co., Ltd.
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Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation
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ITALY:
RAFFAELLA CALABRESE
+39-02-7030-0310
FAX: +39-02-7030-0211
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U.S. NORTHWEST:
PETE SEMBLER
650-238-0324
Fax: 650-238-0263
psembler@nbmedia.com
U.S. SOUTHWEST:
TOBY SALI
310-396-9554
Fax: 866-895-9623
tsali@nbmedia.com
FRANCE:
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telephone: +33-1-44-09-99-26
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+44-1279 861264
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Fax: +81-3-3327-3010
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video back to the Dotcom truck.
Also, at a lot of events, even if multicore copper cables had the video signal
reach we needed, theyre just too constraining. At such productions as the
Ultimate Fighting Championship and
the X Games, we may have as many as
five cameras shooting simultaneously
throughout the venues and didnt even
want to think about hauling around that
much multicore. Fiber was the only
solution to getting the sort of versatility
and flexibility that wed planned for the
truck. This is where our quest for the
perfect fiber solution began.
Actually, it wasnt much of a quest at
all. The folks at MultiDyne had worked
with us before on several special projects and had a reputation for delivering
high quality video and for working with
their customers to make sure that they
got exactly what they wanted. One call
was all it took.
LIGHTBOX SOLUTION
MICROWAVE LINKS
MANUFACTURER
MODEL
Kurt G. Heitmann
REFERENCE GUIDE
OPERATING BANDS
SIGNAL TYPE
POWER OUTPUT
SPECIAL FEATURES
Broadcast Microwave
Services Inc.
800-669-9667
www.bms-inc.com
CT243OLD-S
2.28-2.55 GHz
Digital
1 Watt
IRTE
(011) 39-0331-797 286
www.irte.it
Digilink2
2.4 or 7 GHz
Analog and
digital
+30 dBm
1 RU,
11 lbs.
Link Research
978-671-5700
www.linkres.co.uk
Link L1500
1.95-2.7 GHz;
3.4-3.58 GHz;
6.642-7.125 GHz
Digital
100 mW;
50 mW;
10 mW
Microwave Radio
Communications
978-671-5700
www.mrcbroadcast.com
MTX5000
Analog and
digital
Depends on
digital modulation
selected
Software-defined operation,
studio or field parameter changes;
field upgradable
Moseley Associates
805-562-0550
www.moseleysb.com
Event HD
1.5-13 GHz
Digital
1-5 Watts
1 RU,
19 lbs.
Nucomm
908-852-3700
www.nucomm.com
Newscaster VT7
2, 7 or 13 GHz,
single, dual and
triband available
Analog or
COFDM/VSB
Digital
1-10 Watts
1 RU,
12 lbs.
RF Central
717-249-4900
www.rfcentral.com
RFX-CMT-II
Digital
(COFDM)
100 mW
HD upgrade optional
(with low-latency)
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www.televisionbroadcast.com
Big Breath...
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ming costs, and lower ad revenues, particularly from Major League Baseball
games.
The cable networks fare better, posting operating income of $428 million,
an increase of 27 percent over the year-ago period. Fox News Channel alone
posted a 32 percent increase in operating income.
News Corp., which also owns satellite broadcast and publishing businesses,
posted an overall net loss for the quarter of $6.4 billion on combined revenues of nearly $7.9 billion.
While we anticipated a weakening, the downturn is more severe and likely
longer lasting than previously thought, News Corp. chief Rupert Murdoch
said. As a result, we have been taking actions to preserve a solid level of
operational profitability and a strong balance sheet without sacrificing future
growth. We are implementing rigorous cost-cutting across all operations and
reducing head count where appropriate.
To that end, The Associated Press reports that News Corp. has cut 800 jobs
from the Fox businesses.
BUSINESS
Anheuser-Busch Imposes New
Payment Terms
NORTHFIELD, ILL.
Furtherand I must stress that this is my opinionit concerns me that they are expecting their
media outlets to fund their businesses, Collins
said in an e-mail.
One other factor affecting the payment cycle is
that Busch generally buys through an ad agency,
Collins said.
Having
an advertisIt concerns me that they are
ing agency in
the
mix expecting media outlets to fund
means that
their businesses.
many media
Mary Collins, MFMA
outlets will
effectively be
waiting 150
days or more to get paid for a campaign, she
said. While MFM recommends Joint and Several
Liability, most agencies operate on a Sequential
Liability basis. Under this scenario, the agency is
only liable to pay for advertising after theyve
been paid by their advertising client.
The situation becomes one of the media outlet
having delivered the service but having to wait
four-plus months to be paid. In the interim, they
must pay their suppliers and employees for goods
and services used during that same period. To do
so, some companies may need to get short-term
financing. Short-term financing is difficult to find
and very expensive in todays economy.
uincy Newspapers, the family-owned multimedia company in the eponymous Illinois city,
has purchased WBIJ-TV from the widow of the late
Dennis Selenka for $1.55 million. The station,
located in Crandon,
Wis., is an affiliate of
QUINCY NEWSPAPERS, INC.
FamilyNet, the religious
TV network originating
in Atlanta, Ga.
Crandon is in the
Wausau-Rhinelander designated market area, where Quincy also owns WAOWTV, the ABC affiliate, and WYOW-TV, a satellite to
WAOW. It has asked the FCC to allow it to run WBIJ
as a satellite of WAOW as well, as two stations have
no citygrade overlap.
Quincy owns 13 stations in Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Minnesota, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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BUSINESS
Increases in retransmission and Internet revenues were not enough to offset the overall soft
advertising conditions Belo experienced during
DALLAS
the year, said Belo chief Dunia Shive. The comure-play TV group Belo reported a net loss of pany responded with a number of expense
nearly $386 million on revenues of nearly reduction initiatives in 2008, including the freez$199 million for the quarter ending Dec. 31. ing of open positions companywide, staff reducBoth were off from the same period one year ear- tions in certain markets and other cost-saving
lier, when Belo (NYSE: BLC) lost $333 million on measures.
revenues of nearly $218 million.
Belo wrote down $465 million
over 2008$351 million for intangibles and $114 million on the value
of its FCC licenses. The total repreIncreases in retransmission and
sents a 23 percent reduction in Belos
Internet revenues were not
intangibles.
Belos total debt was more than $1
enough to offset the overall soft
billion and its leverage ratio 4.4x as
advertising conditions Belo
of Dec. 31. Total assets were pegged
experienced during the year.
at more than $2 billion. Leverage is
expected to increase in 09 as Belo
Dunia Shive, Belo
Dunia Shive,
works to amend its credit facility
president and CEO,
expiring in June 2011, Shive said.
Belo.
Ad revenue for Belos 20 stations
For the full year, Belo revenues were nearly is expected to continue pacing downward into
$733.5 million, down from nearly $777 million 2009, even as retrans and Internet revenues are
in 2007. Full year net loss was $333 million expected to grow by double digits over the full
compared to almost $263 million the year year. Capex is projected at no more than $12
before.
million, compared to $25.4 million in 2008.
Belo Reports 4Q and 2008 Loss
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Anytime we can
manipulate the
rundown on the
y, slam in a little
breaking news and
get it to air before the
competition we love
that. NewsForce just
works great for us.
Randall Smith,
Senior Director,
KVOA News Tucson