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.
Global
Facing an EV Surge, A Fight in Australia to Keep Radio Front and Center
At WorldDAB Automotive, CRA's Lizzie Young spoke on the fight for the dashboard
Global
Survey: Car Shoppers Demand Radio in Their Autos
At WorldDAB Automotive 2026, Fifty5Blue also said that drivers prefer broadcast over streaming
Global
In a World of Uncertainty, Radio Is Always There, Radio France CEO Says
At WorldDAB Automotive, Sibyle Veil implored for connected cars to be "open and accessible"
Products
The Choyong LC90 Delivers a Mixed Bag
Great for internet radio and FM, poor for AM and shortwave
Tech Tips
What to Do to Improve Indoor Radio Reception
In today's RF environment, it is harder than ever to overcome the noise
Tech and Gear
Solar Cycle 25 Gives Amateurs and Shortwave a Boost
NOAA’s SWPC explains how the number of sunspots relates to improved HF propagation
Product Evaluations
KiwiSDR 2 is a Definitive Receiver for Enthusiasts
This is an exceptional wideband receiver that will be at home in any serious...
Global
For Radio in the Car, the Right Logo Goes a Long Way
At the WorldDAB Summit 2025, standards for managing metadata were outlined
Global
Radio Must Fight for Its Car Dashboard Placement
Need for physical buttons and voice assistant woes were WorldDAB Summit themes
Global
Spain Drives Ahead With DAB+ Deployment
Javier Sánchez Pérez of RTVE gave a snapshot to the WorldDAB Summit
Global
EU Should Mandate Radio in New Cars, Bierhorst Says
“This is urgent. Some manufacturers have already dropped FM”
Global
WorldDAB: DAB Radio Is Thriving in the U.K.
"Radio reach and consumption continues to be resilient"
News and Business
EBU Updates Its Connected Car Playbook
Changes were announced at the recent WorldDAB Automotive summit
News and Business
WorldDAB: Radio Is Still “Made for the Drive”
Live radio continues to be a valued feature in modern vehicles, says Frank Nowack
Global
SDRplay Thinks Big With the nRSP-ST
This networked receiver can be installed anywhere to listen everywhere
Global
Bierhorst: Radio Must Stay at the “Heart of the Dashboard”
From Madrid, WorldDAB provides updates on digital coverage and in-car placement
News Makers
“International Radio Report” Is Just That
Launched in 1987, the program is about radio of all flavors
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