[BC] HD Radio -- Folks we have to get it right!

[Kirk Harnack]

Mike McCarthy wrote:
> Ever watch CNN HN lately.  They're segment recording a substantial 
> portion of the live reads.  Only sections at the top of the cast are 
> live.  Even then, some may be direct repeats of previous hours if the 
> news is not breaking. I've seen several elements later in the casts 
> which are COMPLETE DIRECT repeats of prior hours/reads.  I suspect, CNN 
> is doing the same during the overnight hours except for breaking 
> news/targeted updates.

Each time I've been to CNN, the HN set was dark.  They repeat a lot of 
content.

> 
> I suspect that the WC is also doing some of that during certain hours as 
> well.  Given their low TSW format, I would not be surprised to see this 
> during certain forecast segments which don't contain live radar shots or 
> warning information.

When I visited TWC, they told me that *all* segments are live.  They 
have two "weather walls" there - one for men (who tend to be taller) and 
one for women (tend to be shorter).  The cameras are fixed.  It's all 
very automated, but live.

Best,

Kirk Harnack