Nick's Signal Spot
Diversity Mode Helps You Unlock Lost FM Channels
RSPDuo hardware from SDRPlay helped breath life back into the FM DX hobby
The author is a content producer and staff writer for Radio World, having joined the editorial team in 2024. He has a lifelong passion for long-distance FM radio propagation and is a faculty advisor for 89.1 WXVU(FM). He is also the creator of RadioLand, an FM radio location mobile app, which he completed for his Villanova University graduate thesis.
Facilities
WBGO and Newark: Perfect Together
The jazz outlet is getting an all-inclusive community home
Products
Nautel Expands VX Series With 8 kW and 10 kW Models
The VX8 and VX10 are compact, rack-mountable analog FM transmitters
People News
Alaska Broadcasters Association Honors a Radio Pair
Kim Williams is broadcaster of year while J.R. Lewis will be inducted into the...
Business and Law
National Religious Broadcasters Urges Supreme Court to Hear Texas Park Case
NRB argued lower courts misapplied strict scrutiny in a dispute over land in a...
Guest Commentaries
Remembering 9/11: John Mullen
He vividly recalls the day while overseeing WQCD and WRKS
Business and Law
Alabama Activates Statewide Notification System
This is a new system made possible through state government funds
News and Business
Connoisseur to Sell Four Southeast Minnesota Stations
Hometown Broadcasting of Austin and Albert Lea will acquire KAUS(AM/FM), KCPI(FM) and KATE(AM)
Business and Law
FCC Issues Clarifications for NCE FM Translator Filing Window
NCE or LPFM operators under a time-share agreement may file applications
People News
Kansas Association of Broadcasters Unveils 2026 HOF Class
KAB to induct Ted Woodward of KNSS, late Curtis Duncan of KLCI/KKOE
Products
Homestream App Syncs College Sports Game Audio With TV
Duke, Auburn and Georgia Tech are the first schools to use the service
Global
CRTC Grants Indefinite Licenses for Canadian Radio Stations
Beginning Sept. 1, most station licenses will renew at end of current terms
Headlines
Oregon AM Radio Station Recovers After Tower Suffers Crop-Duster Strike
KLAD(AM) in Klamath Falls was knocked off the air last week
Products
ENCO to Feature Captioning, Translation, AI Tools at IBC2026
The company will also demo its automation and virtual production offerings
People News
Georgia Association of Broadcasters Announces Honors Awards Recipients
Michael Williams of WSB(TV) is the Ditty-McLemore Engineering Award winner
Products
swXtch.io Expands Distribution With SRT and Native Multicast Transport
At IBC, the company will demo a "fully managed, cost-efficient solution"
News and Business
WEEI/NESN Radio-Telethon Raises $7.3 Million for Cancer Care and Research
The 24th annual joint Boston sports effort was its most successful yet
Headlines
FCC Approves Cumulus Media’s Chapter 11 Reorganization
Cumulus President and CEO Mary Berner pledges protection for newsroom staffing levels
Programming and Sales
Listening With Friends Drives Gen Z to Radio, According to iHeartMedia
"Fear of judgment is shaping Gen Z behavior"
Products
Inrix Unveils AI Traffic Reporter for U.S. Radio
The bulletins can be fully automated, including through synthetic voice
Nick's Signal Spot
When It Comes to E-Skip, It’s All About the MUF
The maximum usable frequency soared during a banner 2026 Sporadic-E season
Products
Radio Workflow Unveils AI-Based Jingle and Imaging Creator
Jingle Buddy builds ad jingles, station imaging and original songs
Facilities
Morehead State’s WMKY(FM) Completes Transmission Overhaul
Eastern Kentucky public radio outlet chose a Nautel NV20LT as its main transmitter
People News
RCS Promotes Alissa Pollack to President of Mediabase
Her first initiative was to bring the top 50 airplay charts to the Mediabase...
People News
Texas Radio Hall of Fame Reveals 2026 Inductees
Also, engineer Jack Sellmeyer will be inducted posthumously
News and Business
How a Fargo-Built Chatbot Is Helping Prairie Public Assist Its Audience
The North Dakota public broadcaster found technology to aid its members after hours
Products
New Mobile App Helps Radio Stations Build Local Image Libraries
CaptureRelay sends photos from a smartphone to WordPress
Headlines
Texarkana Stations Deal With Aftermath From Lightning Strike
Wait till you see the video of the front of this transmitter
Business and Law
FCC Sends Violation Notices to Texas LPFM and Translator Licensees
A Houston LPFM was found to be broadcasting at 475% of its TPO, per...
Business and Law
FCC Issues Alert Over Scammers Impersonating Its Commissioners
“Scammers have been contacting consumers and pretending to be me,” Anna Gomez said
Programming and Sales
Virginia’s Star Country Raises Over $240K in Children’s Cancer Radiothon
All proceeds benefit Carilion Children’s Hospital in Roanoke
People News
Harvey Stone, Longtime KBLX Leader and Quiet Storm Pioneer, Dies at 83
He spent 31 years shaping the influential Bay Area station
News and Business
Radio Free Asia Production Equipment Is Back on the Auction Block
Consoles, cameras, microphones and more
Headlines
Trump Nominates Danielle Thumann Severs to FCC Commission Seat
The Republican is currently a senior counsel to Chairman Brendan Carr
News and Business
SBE Survey Highlights Salary Boost for Certified Broadcast Engineers
About 60% of respondents reported receiving a raise in the past year
People News
SiriusXM Names Jenny Tartikoff Head of Communications
She brings 20 years of experience, including most recently at Paramount
Nick's Signal Spot
Finding Smooth Jazz on an All-American Road Trip
On a 4,500-mile summer jaunt, I drove with a certain motive in mind
News and Business
Cumulus Media Surrenders License of San Francisco’s 560 AM
The station went silent in late 2025
Global
Switzerland’s SRG SSR to Resurrect Analog FM Broadcasts
Amidst reported listener declines, public broadcaster targets mid-fall to resume FM
People News
Colorado’s 2026 Broadcast Hall of Fame Class Unveiled
Nine will be inducted in October in Greenwood Village ceremony
People News
Four to Enter the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame
Kevin Kugler, Steve Lundy, John Knicely and Ken Siemek will be inducted
Business and Law
Georgia LPFM Asks FCC to Raise Power Due to Atmospheric Conditions
Valdosta operator says "suspicious phenomenon" is preventing LPFM from reaching potential