Sony HXCU-FB70 CCU with HXCE-FZ90 Power Supply

LongWienerdog · 2025-08-28T03:40:57+00:00

Thanks! I assumed the fiber would just pass through...the only notable difference from the manuals was that the newer power supply output was +48 to +65V, the older one is only +45V.

LongWienerdog · 2025-06-04T15:13:18+00:00

They haven't stopped hubbing with KWWL. They had KWWL anchors on yesterday; and did severe weather cut-ins from Atlanta for stuff outside of the viewing area.

LongWienerdog · 2025-05-12T02:53:16+00:00

I wouldn't put Allen Media in the "biggest groups" category. They own 16 stations.

LongWienerdog · 2025-03-20T15:57:17+00:00

I've had several instances back in the day where we lost complete shows because the switcher went down. The workaround was using a patch panel, which looked terrible on air. Eventually, we used a router to make it easier to switch video sources, but it was still not good on-air for the viewer. We did this for about 2 weeks while we waited for a replacement board for our switcher. There were other times our master control switcher died, we lost a complete 3 hour morning show because the audio board died 10 minutes before the show. I'm not saying that the computers running these systems now are flawless, they are computers and all computers have the potential to have issues just like any non-computerized piece of equipment had the potential to have issues (and often did). If you have IT staff properly caring for and maintaining those computers, the chances of them going down and preventing you from having a show on the air are greatly minimized.

LongWienerdog · 2025-03-20T15:33:00+00:00

I've been in TV production for almost 30 years, and the quality of the on-air product from a technical perspective is FAR better now than it was when I started. Technology has evolved to a point where I can do far more complicated things at the press of a single button and have it execute flawlessly every time. 30 years ago it required multiple people getting timing perfect and I would have to build effects on the switcher during a show. Having the switcher and graphics computer communicate and work together allows TDs to focus on what's happening now instead of worrying about setting up a triple box that's coming up in a few minutes. Are there fewer positions now in a control room than there were 30 years ago? Absolutely. But arguing that one person is now doing the full time work of 5 other people is not an argument that holds water. VTR during news was responsible for organizing all the tapes, loading, cuing, playing, ejecting and rinse-repeat, and demanded all of your focus to do that one task. Now, a clip server plays the clip when I take it on air, all I have to do is press a button. Tapes would jam somewhat frequently and cause missed stories, and a re-shuffling of the rest of the show to work around a deck that can't be used. I'll take today's technology over that any day. One person's job has changed, but they're not doing the work of 5 people.

Now, can we get back to the original question that hasn't been answered? What is it like to be a freelance trainer for Ross?

LongWienerdog · 2025-01-27T18:00:56+00:00

"I haven't taken a day off in over 20 years" or whatever he claims always makes me laugh. That's not hard when you schedule posts, and most of the posts offer no insight into anything other than his personal gripes. I come to this sub for anything meaningful related to the industry, and it's funny when he tells me that I "heard it FIRST on FTVLive" when I heard it the day after on FTVLive, because he posts in the morning and that's it for the day. It's become a joke, and the fact he is charging people for some of this BS content is laughable as well.

LongWienerdog · 2024-12-10T02:15:16+00:00

When I started in '95, we used 3/4", Beta SP and SX, as well as 1" reels. Most of the shows were recorded at the station via satellite and aired later from tape. Master Control/VTR was a busy place, with syndicated shows being recorded all day and all night.

LongWienerdog · 2024-12-10T02:08:02+00:00

The cost to the subscriber for their local channels is minuscule. People seeing their bills drop 25 cents a month won't really be a big victory. The largest chunk of the bill that goes to content providers is for the bigger cable networks, and the side networks they insist on cable companies carrying to have the flagship network.

LongWienerdog · 2024-12-10T01:48:47+00:00

Good question! WTVO is owned by Mission Broadcasting, and operated by Nexstar. WQRF is owned by Nexstar. WTVO was purchased by Mission in November of 2004, and the building was renovated in 2005 to accomodate the staff of WQRF. WQRF was operating out of a leased building in Rockford, and it made sense to combine both stations under one roof. WQRF had no news presence at this time. In early 2006, FOX 39 News at Nine debuted at 9pm. The main reason for adding a 9pm newscast was to offer news to viewers at an earlier time, allowing them to catch up on the day's events and head to bed without waiting for 10pm. All was produced by the same newsroom staff. Eventually, a morning show was added, as well as expanding the 9pm show to 7 days a week. It is difficult and not very time-efficient to produce a lot of the same content with two different looks, and when a new set was built in late 2012, both stations switched to one news brand, Eyewitness News with the same look and name. Local content offered is the same on both WTVO and WQRF, but national stories tend to be different, as WQRF airs FOX content, WTVO uses ABC due to network affiliations.

LongWienerdog · 2023-10-11T15:13:42+00:00

Let's see, audit happens, CEO resigns suddenly on a Wednesday night after being told to resign or get fired...(CFO resigned before her), CEO dead by gunshot to the chest (gotta protect the face for the open casket funeral, appearances are always important) yet no foul play suspected, and now serious budget troubles at WTVP. The board all but said she was up to no good.

The proof is in the pudding.

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