Scripps Television Station Group streamlines BAS relocation project through Nucomm technology and service

E.W.
Scripps Company’s broadcast division, Scripps Television Station Group, is finding
a way to simplify and ease its Broadcast Auxiliary Spectrum (BAS) relocation
thanks to Nucomm Inc., a provider of digital and analog microwave systems for
the broadcast industry, common carrier, cable, overnment, military and
international marketplace.

Nucomm is providing WPTV News Channel 5, based in

West Palm Beach,
Florida,
new digital 2GHz hardware. WPTV is one of ten Scripps stations that have chosen
Nucomm equipment for their BAS relocation.

Having
used Nucomm’s equipment and service since 2000, WPTV News Channel 5 Director of
Engineering Dave McKinley says that Nucomm was the only vendor that came to
mind for this task. ”Nucomm is our provider of choice. The company offers
reliable and durable products, along with exceptional service and
support.”

Over
the past seven years, WPTV has relied on many of Nucomm’s technological
innovations, including its dual path equipment, to provide unequaled,
uninterrupted coverage to its viewers.
As
part of the BAS process, Nucomm is updating equipment valued at over $1 million.
WPTV will receive 15 new transmitters, eight receivers and a new control
system.

When
it came to selecting the ideal provider for administering the BAS process among
all of its stations, Michael Doback, vice president, Scripps Television Station
Group, says that Nucomm offered the most attractive package. “Nucomm has
several functional advantages over its competitors. It offers aggressive
product pricing with a strong service program, which is why we felt comfortable
making this type of major commitment with them.”

Although
the 10 Scripps Television Station Group networks are geographically dispersed
and do not typically share equipment, Doback says having all stations linked
with the same provider uncovers new benefits. “Now that everyone will be
outfitted with the same technology, our staff will be able to move around the
country in times of emergency in seamless fashion, without any adjustment
period.”

The
Scripps Television Station Group networks are in the midst of receiving their
new equipment, which is expected to be fully installed and updated over the
next 60 to 90 days.

Scripps
Television Station Group includes six ABC-affiliated stations, three NBC
affiliates and one independent. Scripps operates broadcast television stations
in
Detroit,
MI,

Cleveland,
OH,
Cincinnati,
OH,
Phoenix,
AZ,
Tampa,
FL,
Baltimore,
MD,
Kansas City,
MO,
West Palm Beach,
FL,
Tulsa,
OK and

Lawrence,
KS.