Just posting this because the new Audio Division chief ought to know something
about digital radio, with his background at Ibiquity? And perhaps has more
insights into how to "revitalize" AM, than just saying, "Move AM stations to
FM." Which is the current strategy for "revitalizing" AM.
To date, the FCC seems to be entirely unaware of digital radio options. (Then
again, with Chairman Pai at the helm, anything new in radio will most likely be
shoved off on some other unrelated agency. Then again, Ibiquity/HD Radio is not
the only possibility, so one hopes that past allegiances aren't carried over in
the new job, which seems to be a major problem at the FCC these days.)
Bert
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https://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2018/db0119/DOC-348784A1.pdf
Media Contact:
Neil Grace, (202) 418-0506
Neil.grace@xxxxxxx
For Immediate Release
FCC NAMES SHULDINER NEW AUDIO DIVISION CHIEF
WASHINGTON, January 19, 2018 - The Federal Communications Commission today
announced the appointment of Albert Shuldiner as Chief of the Media Bureau's
Audio
Division.
"Al's breadth of experience in the radio industry will enable him to hit the
ground running as he takes over as Audio Division Chief," said Chairman Ajit
Pai. "His extensive knowledge of the radio business as well as FCC regulatory
issues makes him extremely qualified to assume this position."
To ensure a smooth transition, current Audio Division Chief Peter Doyle will,
on a temporary basis, assume a new part-time role as Senior Advisor in the
Division. Chairman Pai thanked Mr. Doyle for his tremendous public service as
Audio Division Chief, saying "Peter's sixteen-and-a-half year run as Division
Chief has been truly outstanding. Peter worked tirelessly to ensure fair and
efficient licensing of the radio service. His dedication and sound judgment
have enabled thousands of radio stations to serve their listeners. In
particular, I'm personally grateful for his leadership and hard work over the
past few years on the AM revitalization initiative."
Mr. Shuldiner brings decades of legal experience to the FCC, including
positions at DTS, Inc., Ibiquity Digital Corporation, and Vinson & Elkins, LLP.
He received a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a B.A.
from Johns Hopkins University.
The Audio Division of the Media Bureau licenses commercial and noncommercial
educational AM, FM, FM Translator, and FM Booster radio services, and the
noncommercial educational Low Power FM radio service. The division provides
legal analysis of broadcast, technical, and engineering radio filings and
recommends appropriate disposition of applications, requests for waivers, and
other pleadings.
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