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Launched in 1987, the program is about radio of all flavors
James Careless is an award-winning freelance journalist with experience in radio/TV broadcasting as well as A/V equipment, system design and integration. He has written for Radio World, TV Tech, Systems Contractor News and AV Technology among others. Broadcast credits include CBC Radio, NPR and NBC News. He co-produces/co-hosts the “CDR Radio podcast” and is a two-time winner of the PBI Media Award for Excellence.
News Makers
“Rather Brash”: Jeff White on the USAGM Shutdowns
A conversation with a shortwave veteran
News and Business
Radiodays North America Announces 2025 Speakers, Sessions
The conference will be held in Toronto this May
Global
DRM Releases Consumer Radio Standard
It gives radio manufacturers a standardized approach to manufacturing receivers
News and Business
Report: Two-Thirds of U.S. Listeners Tuned to Radio Daily in Q4 2024
Those figures are nearly steady from the quarter prior, according to Nielsen and Edison...
Global
This New Shortwave Transmitter Serves RNZ Pacific
The Ampegon 100 kW model supports both DRM and analog operation
Global
WorldDAB Summit: Ensuring Radio Stays Prominent in the Car
Hybrid broadcasts, radio button location and compelling metadata were among the themes presented for...
Global
WorldDAB Summit: FM Shutdowns in Germany and Switzerland
The switchover to DAB+ is targeted by 2026 in Switzerland and mid-2031 in the...
Global
WorldDAB Summit ’24: If We Don’t Collaborate, Nobody Will Succeed
In discussing radio's digital future, the EBU points to its Connected Car Playbook as...
Digital Radio
Bierhorst Outlines DAB Rollout Progress at 2024 Summit
WorldDAB president says "securing radio's digital future is critical and fundamental for listeners, for...
Tech and Gear
Are Internet Radios Still a Thing?
Let’s check back in on a once-sexy form of radio listening
Roots of Radio
The Whimsical World of Novelty Radios
“They’re colorful, small and often quite clever”
Roots of Radio
August Highlights of Radio Tech History
What were radio people talking about 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago this...
Facilities
WBCQ: A One-of-a-Kind Shortwave Radio Station
A brokered programming business model has kept the station on the air for 26...
Headlines
Radio’s In-Car Prominence Is an Indicator of Industry Health
Broadcasters cite pros and cons of the medium at WorldDAB Automotive
Headlines
How Do We Maintain DAB+ Radio’s Prominence in the Car?
Harrison: Rich user experience, simplicity and partnerships are keys to success
News and Business
DAB Stations Need to Clean Up Their Act in the Car, Says Ford Exec
Frank Nowack says stations need to focus on audio quality, metadata and consistency
Headlines
Bierhorst: Communication Is Key for Future of Digital Radio
The WorldDAB president kicked off an industry event in Prague on June 13
Roots of Radio
In Illinois, a Blast From Radio’s Golden Past
Old-Time Radio Antioch is an online network celebrating radio’s Golden Age
News Makers
Behind the Scenes of “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!”
Its technical director and production manager provide us a glimpse
Headlines
Skiera Continues Effort to Save Como Internet Radios
He asks Patreon supporters to contribute to the cost to pay Frontier Silicon
Programming and Sales
Adthos Uses AI to Generate Nostalgic Radio Jingles
It produced this video applying artificial intelligence to a classic radio theme
Columns and Views
Aspiring Audio Engineers, Here’s Your Next Read
“Push the Right Buttons" is a deep dive into the profession
News and Business
Renew Your Expired SBE Certification Without a Retest
Here's a special offering from the SBE for its 60th anniversary
News Makers
KETO Travels Its Own Rocky Mountain Way
Colorado is a popular place for Ethiopians immigrating to the United States to settle,...
News and Business
Limited Support Available for Stranded Como Audio Equipment Users
"One thing I don't do is exchange or repair products or sell parts"
Global
Ennals: DAB Will Never Replace FM In Australia
Head of Australia’s Commercial Radio & Audio says digital radio will play a "complementary...
Headlines
Radio for Android Automotive Discussed at DAB Event
Executives from Xperi and Cariad emphasize the importance of radio’s active involvement
Global
DAB+ Is Gaining Ground in Ghana, Indonesia and Bahrain
A bill to implement DAB+/DRM in Indonesia is before its parliament
People News
New WorldDAB President Plants Her Flag at 2023 Summit
Bierhorst: “Just look at what we already achieved"
Headlines
CBC Radio Ends Iconic Time Signal Broadcast
Meanwhile the NRC time station CHU remains in service
Roots of Radio
Mellon Money Helps Preserve Public Media Content
A major grant boosts the American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Product Evaluations
Sangean’s MMR-99 Is Worth the Money
It’s an emergency, rugged, high-fidelity multiband portable
News and Business
EBU: Radio Needs to Be Visible in the Connected Car
“People love the radio's simplicity and accessibility and we should never forget that”
News and Business
Edison Research: Motorists Still Love Radio
Megan Lazovick shared three key findings at the WorldDAB Automotive conference
Global
DAB+ Has Achieved “Maturity” in Cars, Says Hannon
Plus, other takeaways from this year's WorldDAB Automotive conference