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NAB, Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI), and UrsaNav are demonstrating a complementary system to provide precision timing if GPS is compromised. The demonstration showcases the Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) and eLoran as terrestrial alternatives to GPS, which is vulnerable to disruption and attacks.

The economic impact of GPS is significant, having generated approximately $1.4 trillion in economic benefits through 2017 in the U.S. A single day of GPS failure could result in $1.6 billion in losses, while a month-long failure could cost $58.2 billion.

BPS, developed by NAB and enabled by ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV), can be deployed using existing broadcasting infrastructure. The demonstration will take place at NAB Show's Futures Park, with a panel discussion scheduled for April 5.

Sinclair's COO and President of Local Media, Rob Weisbord, will be inducted into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame class of 2025. The ceremony will take place on September 30 at New York's Ziegfeld Ballroom. Weisbord, who joined Sinclair in 1997, oversees operations across 185 television stations in 86 markets, including revenue management for Tennis Channel, multicast networks, and NewsON streaming platform.

As COO, Weisbord is responsible for local broadcast operations and revenue across all Sinclair divisions, including Compulse, the company's marketing technology arm. His role encompasses advanced revenue solutions, analytics, and exploration of strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Sinclair has achieved a historic milestone as the first broadcast company authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly drones over people and moving vehicles without requiring a waiver for newsgathering purposes.

The company's Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program, established in 2016, currently operates in 50 newsrooms nationwide with 148 FAA certified pilots and 540 trained visual observers, having completed over 40,000 logged flights. All drone pilots undergo extensive training at Virginia Tech's Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP), an FAA-designated UAS test site.

This authorization enables Sinclair to operate specially modified drones under strict safety protocols, enhancing their ability to cover breaking news, local events, weather, and community stories. The company has conducted community outreach meetings in each market where they operate drones, engaging with various stakeholders including first responders and local government agencies.

Leading ATSC 3.0 technology providers will showcase a cloud-native NextGen TV demonstration at NAB 2025 in Las Vegas on a special Sinclair broadcast channel. The demonstration highlights a complete cloud-based broadcast system featuring Ateme Titan Live encoder, ENENSYS MediaCast ATSC 3.0 packager, and ENENSYS SmartGate broadcast schedulers/gateways, all deployed within AWS Virtual Private Cloud.

The system will broadcast 4K Advanced HDR content, Sinclair's KSNV Las Vegas programming, and various Sinclair national diginets. This initiative supports the industry's goal of transitioning to ATSC 3.0 and sunsetting ATSC 1.0 in the top 55 markets by February 2028 and industry-wide by February 2030.

The cloud-based solution offers preconfigured broadcast air chains that reduce capital investment and deployment time, while maintaining broadcast-grade quality and reliability through AWS tools and ENENSYS StreamProbe monitoring.

Sinclair and ONE Media Technologies are set to participate in the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 5-9. The companies will showcase various ATSC 3.0 features at ATSC's NAB booth (W3056), including:

• 4K Advanced HDR video
• Advanced Emergency Alerting capabilities
• Broadspan Data Distribution platform
• Broadcaster Application for NextGen TV features

CEO Chris Ripley will join executives from Scripps, Gray, and Nexstar for a fireside chat on April 7 at 2PM PT to discuss EdgeBeam Wireless, , a joint venture focused on wireless data services. The company will also present updates on ATSC 3.0's role in providing backup GPS services through eLORAN technology.

WBFF/FOX 45, WJLA and The Baltimore Sun have announced an expansion of their 'Spotlight on Maryland' investigative journalism initiative. The collaboration will add up to 20 additional investigative reporters across multiple platforms, significantly enhancing coverage of critical issues affecting Maryland citizens.

The partnership will leverage WJLA's investigative resources in Washington, DC to cover stories from Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. The initiative focuses on accountability journalism, investigating topics such as:

• Government oversight
• Corruption
• Wasteful spending
• Lack of transparency

The expanded coverage will be available across social, digital, broadcast, and print platforms. The initiative combines The Baltimore Sun's investigative expertise with FOX 45's in-depth journalism commitment, creating the largest team of investigative reporters in the region.

Sinclair Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lucy Rutishauser will retire after her successor is appointed. The company has initiated a search for her replacement, considering both internal and external candidates.

Rutishauser, who has been with Sinclair since 1998, will transition to a senior advisory role following her retirement. During her tenure, she helped navigate the company through multiple industry consolidations, the Great Recession, the pandemic, and a cybersecurity ransomware incident. Most recently, she completed a comprehensive $4 billion restructuring of the company's balance sheet.

As CFO since January 2017, Rutishauser has received numerous industry recognitions and currently serves on multiple boards and advisory councils. Sinclair operates 185 television stations in 86 markets, owns Tennis Channel, and manages several multicast networks.

Sinclair has appointed Valeria Riccioli as Director of Content for The National News Desk, where she will oversee content strategy and audience engagement. Riccioli brings nearly two decades of experience, previously serving as Vice President of Talent at Newsmax and spending 15 years at FOX News Media.

The National News Desk, launched in 2021, delivers comprehensive national, regional, and local news coverage through Sinclair's extensive network of local stations. The platform has expanded to air on more than 80 stations nationwide, offering morning, evening, late-night, and weekend newscasts. Content is available free of charge across Sinclair news websites, TheNationalDesk.com, and YouTube.

Sinclair has announced a partnership with The Salvation Army to launch 'Sinclair Cares: From Homeless to Hope', a nationwide initiative focused on raising awareness about homelessness. The campaign will run from March 17-23, featuring special content across Sinclair's newscasts.

The initiative includes a 30-minute special airing on March 22-23 (available on stations' websites from March 19) highlighting homelessness realities through personal stories. The campaign will showcase The Salvation Army's work in providing emergency shelters, transitional housing, and financial assistance for families at risk of eviction.

The program will be supported through public service campaigns across Sinclair's owned and operated television stations, aiming to connect people with resources and inspire community action through volunteering, donations, and advocacy.