The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology released...
The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology released an updated version of the TVStudy software proposed to be used for checking interference during the repacking process associated with the incentive auction, said a public notice Monday (http://bit.ly/15Mc8uS). It said updated…
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version 1.2.8 adds the capability to apply mechanical beam tilt only to stations having real antenna elevation patterns, and “adds logic to choose the higher of the radio horizon or maximum values for effective radiated power for low-power stations (including Class A).” The update also improves compatibility with Oracle’s Java Runtime Environment version 7, and “corrects an issue with scenario template exportation,” said OET. It said the update includes new source code and an updated instruction manual, but none of the software’s underlying data files need to be replaced. The office recommended that all TVStudy users apply the update so their results will match the FCC’s. NAB and CEA have clashed in the past over whether TVStudy should replace the commission’s previous repacking software, OET-69 (CD April 10 p12). NAB has said TVStudy’s data reduce the amount of coverage for many broadcasters compared to the old software, while CEA has said the newer software is easier to use and has more functionality.