rkolsen
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I decided to just now write the helicopters branding without the sponsorship as they may change rapidly. Those that are sponsored now have “Typically sponsor branded” in the notes column. KMEX’s Aguila 1 (for some reason doesn’t have the acute A) has branding on the side of the helicopter and on a transitional screen. However when it was tossed to by the anchor it was not mentioned. Thank you, I added them. Also I was looking into N828AP which supposedly is KABC’s third helicopter, I seen Stu Mundel flying in it and a different picture from the inside listing the frequencies for KABC/KCBS/KCAL/KMEX/KTTV making me assume it’s a on demand helicopter or a backup. However I should add I’ve never seen KABC flying more than one helicopter at once.
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I knew KTTV had there own but I don’t know which is which so that’s why I marked both N29HD and N211FN as KCBS/KCAL/KTTV. I’ve seen Stu Mundel fly and report in both. I added KMEX’s Eagle 1.
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Thanks. I updated it on the google doc. I’ll add KOA. The WSB helicopter still flies. The photojournalist was fired.
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Nice video. Who dispatches it or do they all take turns? Also, what do you mean N2QU is grounded - are they doing any aerial footage?
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Still a work in progress, but as far as I know it’s probably done. If I spot backup helicopters used or find something out I’ll add them.
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If you’ve followed me in our Discord the past several months you’ll have noticed that I have been compiling a list of current news helicopters. Well the list has reached 117 and there’s reportedly an estimated 100-120 helicopters in the US according to TVNewsCheck. I finally decided to share it here. I have it up as a Google Sheets right here and you can submit more through a Google Form. I’d like to thank the many users who have contributed but especially @blizzard59 who helped me finish it off and find ones that I have had trouble with. Edit: The Google Sheets is always up to date. The images above were from when this thread was posted. Since then many of you posted corrections and additions. Thank you!
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I would understand if it’s Fox. I can’t help but think some of this is just for Super Tuesday, leave some elements in and then bring it back in November. Looks like the poster wisely took the photo down. The only abc photo I see is on the ABC News Live set.
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God that set is way to OTT.
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She’s also been on at 3pm the past week.
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If they’re doing a video wall type set with certain hard elements such as a desk, it could be built quickly. The video walls probably could be installed in a day or two (like they were in MSNBC 3A).
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I’m sure there’s also no rhyme or reason to the picking either. There are some that get a lot of use while others don’t. I do believe the photographer sends a image to the station so they can promote it. I’ve seen WBAL post an image of it up on Facebook a saying their mugs featured on tonight’s show. It would be interesting if they sent out a custom tease with the mug.
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I thought the OTA feed looked bad as well. Fox is producing the “4K feed” by upscaling a 1080p production and for the OTA broadcast downscaling from that 1080p production
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The only thing I can think of are WBBM’s ratings woes. WCBS is a stronger station than WBBM.
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Like WABC’s News York microtext.
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They are keeping their helicopter, Jason just retired.
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No station in the US would be broadcasting in 16:9 in the analog era. This must be something the uploader or YouTube did. It would be technically impossible unless they were broadcasting a letter boxed feed. However many cameras and technology were only 4:3.
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There really aren’t must runs like Sinclair or Nexstar. They just have the DC reports, National Investigations (which isn’t often) and now Rossen Reports (which appear to be really short <1 minute).
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I’m not sure it was a post to a WNBC employee who liked the an NBC/Telemundo beanie style hat. The photojournalist said they just got new ones for another rebrand with their move.
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From a friend on Instagram.... WBTS and WNEU will undergo another branding when they move into the new Boston Media Center. They apparently got some gear that just has the Peacock and the big T logo.
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One I’d like to know is if they are still going to have excess studios to rent out. If they aren’t there aren’t many places that could fit a show like Dr. Oz.
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I don’t see a move from TSS. Disney owns the building outright and as long as ABC keeps paying they’ll remain. Additionally it’s in a tourist area - like 30 Rock. I should add from the renderings I’ve seen of the new development there really is no area for outdoors space like Times Square. There are some terraces between “tower blocks” but the hassle of of bringing an audience crow through security up through a building for a short period of time seems like a hassle (even though they do it for the second hour of GMA and GMA3).
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The reason they do that is because of affiliation contracts if people out west can watch the live video on NBC News Now it would detract the possible audience reach of a local affiliate. Likewise that’s the similar reason you see CBS Svening News go out around 10:00 on CBSN - it’s the last feed of the night on the CONUS. As for Today if you have cable/satellite and access to NBC News go you can still watch or if you have SiriusXM you can listen live in your car along with the 7AM ET. I believe SXM now airs Today Show Radio - I have access right now - it airs the show from 7-10AM ET then repeats the first three hours (with updates) as they air on the west coast. I believe Hoda and Jenna air at 1PM ET. Plus Today Show Radio simulcasts NBC Nightly News.
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Who are they?
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ABC I believe hubbed their master controls within the past two years. They’re all based out of Encompass which recently handled the NBC O&Os and I believe the CBS O&Os. This McGuff article says they started back in 2014 but I think it was more recent.
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Worth mentioning that Comcast isn’t even including WGN America or WE TV on new packages. Probably they knew they were going to go away.
