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January 2009 Issue
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Whitespaces: February Changes
 

The switch to DTV is almost here. By now, most of you have seen the commercials indicating that on February 17, the television analog signals will cease to broadcast and everything will now be turned over to the digital TV spectrum. 

Although the plans have been in place for years and the advertisements have been continuing, President Obama is looking to delay the change by a few months because the government has run out of coupons for the converter boxes that will keep those using an antenna free for watching over-the-air broadcasts....      

 
 
Dascom Integrates Multimedia Technology to New City Council Building in Hermantown, Minnesota
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The City of Hermantown employed Dascom for the integration of an audio/video system equipped with advanced multimedia and sound reinforcement to its newly constructed city council building in Hermantown, Minnesota.

Complimenting the building's architecture without being obtrusive are displays at council desks, displays in the public gallery and lobby cameras in the production studio for broadcasting city council meetings to the public, recording DVD and providing local cable access.
 
According to Lynn Lander, City of Hermantown City Administrator, the individuals involved with operation of the new system are quite impressed with presentation options.
 
"The audio/video upgrade provides a first-time opportunity for the audience to view illustrations, maps or other data that was formerly restricted only to the City Council. The utilization of cameras has also created a whole new interaction with the public."
 
At the City of Hermantown's council building, Dascom accepted the challenge of integrating advanced technology without being cumbersome to the architecture - effectively minimizing displays and working diligently to hide cables in rafters that had open beams.
 
"I would recommend Dascom because their employees are knowledgeable and show the utmost professionalism," Lander said.

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Polycom Features New and Ongoing Promotional Discounts- Q1 of 2009Polycom Logo
  • Polycom Conference Phones Special Limited Time Rebate: For a limited time, end user customers can receive a rebate up to $200 for every new SoundStation conference phone purchased from Dascom. (Exp 3/31/2009)
  • Conference Phone Trade-in Program: Trade-in non-Polycom or older Polycom audio conference equipment ad purchase a new product and receive a rebate up to $100. (Exp 6/30/2009)
  • Sound Structure Trade-in: Trade-in non-Polycom or Vortex equipment with a purchase of Polycom new SpectraLink 6000 or 8000 wireless phones or infrastructure and receive a rebate up to $1,000. (Exp 6/30/2009)
  • Video Trade-in Program: Trade-in older Polycom or non-Polycom video equipment with a new eligible purchase and receive a rebate up to $2,250. (Exp 6/30/09)
  • Video Infrastructure Trade-in: Trade-in older Polycom or non-Polycom video equipment with a new eligible purchase and receive a rebate up to $28,000. (Exp 6/30/09)
  • Honors Education Program: Solution discounts for education institutions (Ongoing 5% discount).
 
Photo of Chuck WooleryJanuary Trivia Question
(The winner is the first reader to correctly answer.) 
 
Q: What game show made its debut on January 6th, 1975, with Chuck Woolery as its host?
 
Last month's WINNER was:

Mark Stilson, TDS TELECOM
Congratulations Mark for being the first to answer that Montgomery Ward was the department store responsible for releasing "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" as a promotional advertising gimmick.