A publication of:
Broadcast World Philippines
and Broadcast World USA

March, 2001

Digital University Rescheduled

BWP supports the KBP

Radio Broadcast World ?

ABS/CBN opts for Belar monitors

Eagle buys Jampro Antenna

First PNP Digital transmitter ships

Editorial from Desy

Upcoming Events
AVU - Feb. 15-17th

Suppliers Websites

Belar Electronics Broadcast Electronics
Comark
Desktop Technologies
Jampro Antennas
Marti Electronics
Miranda Technologies
Moseley Electronics
Nautel
Nucomm
Omnia
Richardson
Tandberg Television
Telos Systems
Thomcast
Wheatstone

Contact Info:

BWPSI
Antonio Building
2731 Faraday Street
San Isidro, City of Makati
Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES
Phones:     

843-5671

843-5672 

843-5673 

843-5674 

843-5676 

729-3751 

729-3752 

729-3754 

Fax : 812-0190
Emails: 

Marketing Department jsalinas@bwpsi.com ICQ# 21391755 

Sales Department sales@bwpsi.com 

ICQ# 50626852 

Engineering/I.T. Dept. aylarde@bwpsi.com ICQ# 51048993

Finance/Administration bleyba@bwpsi.com 

ICQ# 50313748

Customer Service katrina@bwpsi.com

BWUSA
1414 S. 46th Street
Quincy, IL USA
Phone: +1 217 223-5879
Fax: +1 786 513-061
Email: dkelly@bwpsi.com
ICQ: 103904
Firetalk: 506213

Omnia appoints Broadcast World exclusive representative for the Philippines

On November 30th, Ms. Maryann Seidler concluded negotiations with Mrs. Desy Kelly, appointing Broadcast World as the exclusive representative for Omnia in the Philippines.

The company behind Omnia - Cutting Edge - was founded in 1985 by Frank Foti, a radio station engineer with a passion for improving the sonic quality of on-air broadcasts. Since then, the company has become known as the vanguard of DSP-based audio signal processing technology. Today, the Omnia family of products truly represents the cutting edge of audio dynamics processing. These all-digital units have been heralded for their sonic clarity and precision, yet possess the warmth and fullness of analog sound.

The company is headquartered in downtown Cleveland, Ohio USA with European offices in Freising, Germany. With dealers in over 45 nations, Omnia has become the default standard in the worlds most competitive Radio markets. For instance, 3 of the 4 highest billing stations in the US use Omnia, as do 4 of the 5 highest rated stations in New York, and 2 of 3 of the highest rated stations in Los Angeles. So do major international broadcasters like Skyrock, the BBC, NRJ, Virgin Radio and Swedish radio. Proof positive that people who demand only the best demand Omnia.

Most recently, Omnia has introduced the Omnia-6fm, simply the most powerful digital audio processor available today. With 96-kHz sampling and 24-bit resolution. Five bands of AGC and six bands of limiting. A fully adjustable crossover network. Remote control via modem, RS-232 or TCP/IP. A "Split Channel" processing mode that lets left and right channels operate as independent processors. Built-in Omnia SPACE-EFX stereo enhancement. Virtually unlimited preset storage using standard PCMCIA cards (up to 30 presets per card). Plus lots, lots more. And Omnia-6fm is DAB ready and ITU BS-412 compliant.

Now, the Omnia-6fm is coming to the Philippines

Personnel from Omnia are bringing the Omnia-6fm to the Philippines in January, and can meet with you and show you first hand why the Omnia leaves the competition in the dust. For a sneek peek into a real-life point by point comparison - click here. To hear for yourself, call Mrs. Miriam Pineda at Broadcast World to set up an appointment.

Broadcast World terminates CRL

In a related development, Broadcast World has terminated their long relationship with CRL. Mrs. Desy Kelly announced the move with regret, saying "Unfortunately, CRL and their new acquisition Orban, simply haven't kept pace with the needs of the Philippine market". Broadcast World will continue to provide parts and support for the hundreds of CRL processors in the Philippines, she confirmed.

Broadcast World supports the KBP-TLMC in Angeles City

The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) recently held its 26th Top Level Management Conference at Holiday Inn Resort Clark Field last November 22-25, 2000. Members of this prestigious organization represent the majority of the radio and television stations operating throughout the Philippines. 

Highlighting the affair was the election of the 2001 KBP officers and formulation of amendments of the KBP by-laws. The keynote speaker, Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, was introduced by the KBP President Joselito Yabut. Welcoming the delegates was Mr. Ruperto S. Nicdao Jr., TLMC Committee Chairman. November 24, 2000 was a significant day for BWPSI. Aside from being the only supplier present during the KBP TLMV, it had once more shown its continuing support to the KBP as it had always done for the last 16 years. Broadcast World distributed gifts and give-aways to its visitors, guests and the officers and the members of the KBP. 

Broadcast World has confirmed it's continued support for the KBP and its' important Top Level Management Conference in 2001. 

Radio Broadcast World airs worldwide on the Internet

Broadcast World engineers have put the finishing touches on our live webcast eminating from the Broadcast World headquarters in Makati. The system consists of an VaultXpress automation system driving the eStream webcasting processor, and then encoded with Microsoft Windows Media technology. Hear our station during business hours - just click here. Want to buy some advertising ?

Amcara Broadcasting acquires Belar Electronics TV Modulation Monitors from BWPSI

Recently, Amcara Vroadcasting purchased more than 20 Belar TV digital stereo modulation monitor systems. Associated with this purchase, two engineers from Amcara travelled to Philadephia, USA for training.

Eagle Broadcasting Corporation acquires Jampro JHPC-B FM Antenna

Eagle Broadcasting Corporation has recently purchased from Broadcast World Philippines an FM Antenna System including installation and commissioning. 

First PNP-150 is delivered in the Philippines

Broadcast World has delivered the first Marti PNP-150, fully Digital 250 watt FM transmitter to Mr. Jorge Salabao of the St. Jude Thaddeus Institute of Technology in Surigao City. The PNP-150 is the latest in digital RF technology coupled with proven exciter technology from Broadcast Electronics.  The exciter portion of the transmitter takes advantage of recent advances in DSP speed and efficiency to provide performance previously not available at prices like the $4,950 FOB price. For details, click here.

AudioVAULT University scheduled for February 15 - 17th in Manila

With the large number of AudioVault and VaultXpress systems throughout the Philippines, Broadcast World and Broadcast Electronics are proud to announce our next AudioVAULT University Seminar to be held in Manila, designed for hands on users as well as system administrators, on February 15,16,17, 2001. This seminar will be conducted by Mr. Chris Buckland,  Customer Service Engineer from Broadcast Electronics Quincy IL., U.S.A. Some  of the topics to be covered include:

Section 1.    System Architecture
Section 2.    Network Basics
Section 3.    Basics of  Server Applications
Section 4.    Cut Numbering Schemes
Section 5.    AVRPS Basic Production
Section 6.    Writing AVNet Playlists
Section 7.    AVProd Introduction and Procedures
Section 8.    AV Air operation
Section 9.    Scheduling AudioVAULT and AVAir
Section 10.  AVScheduler Overview
Section 11.  Newsboss / Airboss
Section 12.  Basic Trouble Shooting
Section 13.  System Architecture
Section 14.  Setting AudioVAULT Options
Section 15.  Server-Side Applications
Section 16.  The AudioVAULT Program
Section 17.  AVAir and AVAir Utilities
Section 18.  AVScheduler
Section 19.  Newsboss / Airboss
Section 20.  AVMaint, Security and AVExplorer
Section 21.  Utility Programs
Section 22.  Trouble Shooting and File Maintenance  

In light of the previous sellout of this event, pre-registration is mandatory by February  1, 2001. Contact Mrs. Arlene Ylarde at Broadcast World. Cost is minimal, and lunch will be served each day.

EDITORIAL - Carrying the Torch

During the TLMC in Angeles, it occurred to me that the Broadcast Industry in the Philippines is really a closely knit family. Each fall, we sit together, and catch up with what is going on, debate the concerns of the day, and plan for the future. The generation who built the broadcast industry in the Philippines are largely retired now - and many of their children are now carrying on. 

The same has happened at Broadcast World. My father, Antonio Bañez left us one year ago, but the family that he inspired and led carries on. In the same way that the current leaders of the Broadcast Industry rely on the the lessons of their parents, we lean heavily on what our father taught us. Now, the third generation at Broadcast World has begun to serve as well. Last month, Eric Banez, a recent graduate from De LaSalle University joined Broadcast World in the Engineering Department.

The good news about this natural progression is that there are really few new problems we are called on to solve. Our parents, the pioneers in the Broadcast Industry have truly led the way for the Filipino people to find their way through the dark days we all faced together in the past, and I am convinced that we can and will serve that same purpose in our current trials. 

In this joyous season of rebirth and new beginnings, we offer our humble support to the important work of the KBP and every Philippine Broadcaster. From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and let's all work together to assure a very happy New Year for us all. 

Finally, the awesome power of the Omnia-6fm is coming to the Philippines

Mr. Lito Yabut - Outgoing KBP President, with Mrs. Miriam Pineda,  Mr. Bart Bañez and Mrs. Desy Kelly from Broadcast World

Mrs. Desy Kelly talking to Mr. Mike Enriquez, president of RGMA, the famous “SAKSI”

Mrs. Miriam Pineda handing a give-away to Mr. Nicole Joy Salas of Northern Mindanao Broadcasting System, Inc. behind is Mr. Raffy Barreiro, waiting his turn


Mrs Desy Kelly presenting give-aways  to Mr. Noel Galvez and Ms. Joy Galvez of Vanguard Radio Network

NEW - Hear BWPSI LIVE on the Web with the BE eSTREAM !   (Available from 9AM to 5PM Manila time - requires Microsoft Media Player)

Amcara Monitors with Quality

Eagle chooses Jampro

AudioVAULT University comes to Manila in February

Marti PNP-150 Digital 150 Watt FM transmitter delivered