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WRC07 Revises Band Allocations --- Michael Hedges March 1, 2008
The month long diplomatic conference on world-wide telecommunications gave broadcasters a respite in the war with mobile telephone operators over scarce and valuable spectrum. The World Radiocommunication Conference 2007 (WRC07) was held in Geneva, Switzerland under the auspices of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Nearly 3000 delegates from 160 countries debated proposals on virtually every spot on the spectrum.

Digital discontent : hit the re-start button --- Michael Hedges October 22, 2007
It seems like a different century. Digital broadcasting could offer everything to everybody…and more. There was enthusiasm. There was hope. It was a different century.

DAB Catching On With Commercial Broadcasters --- Michael Hedges July 11, 2005
Danish and Swiss private, commercial radio broadcasters announce new DAB plans. But a UK broadcaster is resisting more multiplexes.

Digital Radio East --- Michael Hedges February 11, 2010 Follow on Twitter
Every broadcaster, with nary an exception, pays regular tribute to a digital future. The journey for digital radio has followed no single course. In some countries, not even Google Earth can find it.

The Digital Television Football --- Michael Hedges July 12, 2010 - Follow on Twitter
As the World Cup in South Africa is cheered into the football history pages, television audiences have cheered loudest. Viewers by the millions witnessed the “thrill of victory, the agony of defeat” to the joyful noise of the vuvuzela. As morning breaks in South Africa, television’s digital future is making a different noise.