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Greetings from your broadcast friends out on the Desert…
This is BDR Newsletter 761, Volume 15, #33 for March 13, 2024

Here are some things you might want to know about:
        
ARE YOU READY FOR THE NAB SHOW?
We are just one month away from the NAB Spring Show in Las Vegas. The NAB hopes that this year will signify as full a return to “normal” as can be had after the pandemic’s effects. For many of us, it will be an introduction to the West Hall – where the Riviera Hotel used to sit. Registration is via the NAB.org page. Codes for free floor passes are below, in the Manufacturers’ News section. While Las Vegas is clearly no longer a “bargain” destination, there still are ways to get in and out at reasonable rates.

Several folks have asked if we will have an in-person BDR Lunch Gathering this year. The answer is “quite possibly,” depending upon interest. We are listening.

DST
We hope the change to Daylight Saving Time was not too much of a hassle for you. By now, you should know if any systems did not “transfer” whether automatically or via manual efforts.

As you know, there is great debate in Congress as to ending the clock changes each Spring and Fall. While some – not including drive-in theaters – like the later daylight, it wreaks havoc with Morning Drive on some stations. Others point to children going to school in the dark. BDR Comments: While some think AM might even completely die off before this issue is resolved, others think the FCC could be of help, with PSA allocations, for example.

WHAT SHOULD YOU THINK ABOUT RETIREMENT?
It has been noted that for many of us, retirement is sort of a synonym for end of life. Yet, most folks do not pay attention to things while young – hardly even thinking of putting something away – and most older folks seem to still enjoy what they are doing.

So, how should you plan for – or even want – retirement? Chuck Kelly, who has been everything from a station engineer to an SBE President, will be joining us this week to help us see why it is important to take a moment and at least acknowledge the choices we have in life.

This will be a special presentation and we do encourage you to invite friends to join us. Thursday at 2 PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific – and now 11 AM in Arizona!

HOW MANY XDS RECEIVER DO YOU HAVE?
LinkUp Communciations is running a contest. Take a picture of your XDS receivers and you can win a $200 gift card or a $500 gift card!!! Check it out on the BDR Spotlight today. The link there goes right to the rules of the contest.