Radio & TV broadcasting equipment

Radio & TV broadcasting equipment

Any equipment used to transmit from one television/radio device to another.

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pilot

Broadcasting & receiving; Radio & TV broadcasting equipment

A one-off episode of a proposed series, usually in extended form, to gauge audience reaction. If successful, the rest of the series is made and the pilot becomes the first episode.

pillar-box

Broadcasting & receiving; Radio & TV broadcasting equipment

The appearance of blank bars on either side of the picture when 4:3 material is shown on a 16:9 widescreen television set.

public information film (PIF)

Broadcasting & receiving; Radio & TV broadcasting equipment

A government-produced commercial, usually shown for free, giving safety information or advice.

analog recording

Broadcasting & receiving; Radio & TV broadcasting equipment

Recording of audio using an electronic signal that varies continuously. The main drawback of analog recording is the introduction of inherent noise to the recorded signal.