Only We Can Change the Landscape of Radio
Frankly, artificial intelligence is somewhat underwhelming
A Composite Demodulator for Troubleshooting and Discrete Audio
This home-brew device turns composite baseband into discrete left and right
Build a Customizable Thermal Sensor
I used it for a purpose-built low-power FM transmitter
Your Power, Your Transmitter and You
Factors to consider in creating a power utilization plan
WCBS: A Radio Island in the Stream
How a powerhouse AM station ended up with a distinctive tower on a little...
Build an Unbalanced-to-Balanced Adaptor
Buc Fitch provides an easy solution to an everyday engineering problem
Hunt Down Those PPoFs in Your Power Provision
Consider potential points of failure when seeking to “harden” your transmitter site
Tips for Good Due Diligence
The buy/don’t-buy decision often hinges on a factual, complete due diligence report
From the Archives: Fires, Your Station and You
Fire prevention never goes out of style
Amprobes and Their Ilk: An Essential Tool
The clamp-on ammeter is one of the most useful items in a radio engineer’s...
Putting It All Together: The Big Picture of the Small End of Power Generation
Buc Fitch concludes our discussion of the importance of backup generators
Pragmatics 101: The Big Picture of the Small End of Power Generation
Time to consider practical aspects to enhance safety and performance
Sizing and Selection: the Big Picture of the Small End of Power Generation
Buc continues his exploration of small power generators
The Good, the Bad and the Noisy
Small power generators, Part 1: The big picture of the small end of power...
Repairing a Damaged Mod Monitor
Even a junked piece of equipment can be brought back to use with a...
FM Slide Rule Is a Treasure From the Past
To bolster the enthusiasm and brio that came out of WWII, RCA sent customers...
How FM Stereo Came to Life
FCC did not settle for the industry’s ad hoc standardization
Surge of Certification
Buc Fitch issues the call for broadcast engineers to get SBE Certification or upgrade...
The Body of Knowledge: Use It or Lose It
Achieve your highest potential by imagining, speculating, reaching
The Entire Universe, Divided Into Two Parts
As we search for absolutes amidst the variables and vagaries of life, we find...
Come Here, Mr. Watson, CBNE!
Sometimes the expression ‘lost in transmission’ really means that
Fires, Your Station and You
Thoughts from Buc Fitch for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7–13
The Flexible Meter
Circuit design allows simple meter to measure a wide range of values
At RF It’s Only Skin Deep
Inductance the Reason Current Flow Moves to the Conductor Surface
What to Do When the Fake Crowd Goes Quiet
Buc Fitch recalls how a young Al Michaels handled the situation
Make Cheap Talk Even Cheaper
Here’s a cost-effective design for a computer mic/headset interface
What’s the Frequency, Rollo?
Certification Corner: Test gear is near worthless unless calibrated
Audio, Out and Back
I can’t help but find it thrilling how easily audio can move around the...
Clack-Clack-Clack-Clack-Clack
Buc fondly recalls the staccato tattoo of the radio teletype
If and When It Gets Really Bad
Charles “Buc” Fitch is a frequent contributor to Radio World. Tornados. Earthquakes. Tsunamis. Hurricanes....