A description of a microwave television broadcasting system being used for training purposes by the police department in St. Louis, Missouri. (AK)

A hot line" has taken much of the heat out of a school district's public relations. (Author)

Reviews the history of WNTV, the oldest television broadcasting establishment in tropical Africa, concentrating on the environmental circumstances peculiar to developing nations. (FL)

The article examines the application of computer-assisted telecommunications technology in special education in terms of options (such as voice or visual communication), networks, and access to human and materials information bases. SpecialNet, a network created by the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, is described. (CL)

By the 1980s, Skynet 2000 could provide inexpensive portable radio links to and from space. Complexity inversion, the wired sky, and computers in space will enable the network to function. The system will be especially applicable to the needs of less-developed countries. (AM)

Describes a 2-day meeting, sponsored by the Public Library of Columbus and Franklin County (Ohio) and OCLC, Inc., to discuss the establishment of a new American Library Association membership initiative group which would focus on remote electronic access to, and delivery of, information. (LLS)

The nature of many computerized community bulletin boards is described. A system called Communitree is profiled as a version with many distinct advantages over generic bulletin board systems. It is felt that their strong points are carefully orchestrated details, and their weak points are intelligent compromises. (MP)

Explores recent developments in home banking systems and discusses the results of market tests, efforts of major system producers, and obstacles to the success of electronic banking systems. (SW)

Outlines the basic principles underlying the transmission of information, including analog and digital modulation, limitations to communications, configurations of communications networks, optical fiber cables, and earth satellites. Six references are cited. (FM)

Describes several studies, made by various organizations within the library community, which explored the feasibility of establishing a National Periodicals Center. The latest feasibility study is to be done at the Federal Government level and must take into consideration recent innovations in electronic communications technology. (Author/LLS)

Describes the issues and interests to be discussed at the World Administrative Radio Conference in September, 1979. Includes definitions of principles for the use of the frequency spectrum, rights and duties of users, reallocation of frequency bands, and the need for principles to guide international cooperation. (JMF)

Defines direct satellite broadcasting as the transmission of broadcast signals via high-powered satellites that permit direct reception of television or radio programs by means of small antennas. Outlines American, European, and Japanese plans for direct-to-home television reception and implications for the broadcasting industry. (JMF)

Discusses Austria's position as a small member of the European community, in terms of satellite broadcasting policy. Austrian policy is viewed as lacking coherence--a policy of compromise and conciliation. (JMF)