Paul McLane is editor in chief of Radio World, which he joined in 1996. He directs the editorial content of 26 annual print issues; RW's daily SmartBrief newsletters; webcasts; and a growing library of 100+ ebooks. He has interviewed directors of engineering, FCC chairs, Hall of Fame radio personalities and C-suite leaders about digital radio, connected cars, industry standards and other topics. Prior to RW he was an award-winning broadcast journalist and technology sales/marketing executive.
Paul McLane
EAS Test? Roll With It — But Take Good Notes
If you are among those who are critical of how EAS runs, here’s your...
News and Business
Clear Channel Ready for the Test
Custom enterprise software will help it monitor the event from Cincinnati
News and Business
‘The Killer App for Radio Is the Professional Programmer’
Barry Thomas is Radio World’s Excellence in Engineering Award recipient
News and Business
U.S. International Broadcasting Aims for Sweeping Changes
BBG sets out goals of audience growth and structural reorganization
Paul McLane
Freinwald: This Is a ‘Teachable Event’
If problems crop up during the Nov. 9 test, that's actually probably a good...
News and Business
Public File Rule Changes Likely to Affect Radio, Eventually
Commission will soon take comments on a proposal that nominally affects only TV
Paul McLane
Clear Channel Engineers Prep for Nov. 9 Test
Dan Mettler on working out the kinks ahead of time
News and Business
Clarion Loses Appeal in Post-Sunset Case
Case involves how long the FCC has to send an NAL
News and Business
Another Florida Pirate Fine Slashed
Whisler Fleurinor can’t pay $20,000, so he’ll have to pay $500
News and Business
Stations Begin Exploring Power-Saving MDCL
KCBC is an early U.S. adopter; WOR eyes impact on PPM and HD
News and Business
350+ Stations Sign on for First College Radio Day
Quicke says the idea should be expanded to an international audience
Paul McLane
50 Years Later, AES Session Will Recall FM Stereo Cutover
Engineers and equipment designers will talk about FM stereo’s birth in the U.S.
Paul McLane
Second Look by PTO Could Be Good News for Broadcasters
Paul McLane is U.S. editor in chief. When the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office...
News and Business
He Urges FCC to Address Satellite-Fed Translators
Station hopeful in Virginia writes: ‘Sooner or later, the FCC will have to deal...
News and Business
They Say LP-10 Is Worth Exploring Further
Schellhardt and Leggett respond to Magrill proposal
News and Business
LP-10 Solution Is Being Overlooked, Magrill Says
Translator proponent also thinks applicants like him have been unfairly tarred
News and Business
Pandora Plays Up Its ‘Local’ Strengths
Westergren claims ‘growing wave’ of local advertisers are moving to Internet radio
Paul McLane
They Stayed on Despite Heck and High Water
An AM station in New York state received kudos for its performance during recent...
News and Business
WSBU Can Keep Its License
But the college station faces a fine for operating without one for four years
News and Business
Levy, Bisset Depart Tieline
Levy plans consulting and business development practice
Paul McLane
Hadfield Home From Hospital
Updating an item I mentioned earlier: Marty Hadfield has gone home from the hospital,...
Paul McLane
EAS — Tips From Adrienne
The chair of the Nevada SECC posted thoughts to help broadcasters get ready for...
News and Business
Low-Power, Way-Back Machine
Gaule’s micro-AM and Web stream plays some very old oldies
Paul McLane
Marty Hadfield Recovering in Seattle Hospital
Marty Hadfield is recovering from a heart attack suffered over the weekend, according to...
Paul McLane
NAB Video Emphasizes Broadcasters as ‘First Informers’
Radio as a “first informer” is a key concept for stations that want to...
Paul McLane
Good Show, But for Engineers a Real Question
For techies, it's hard to tell just what this convention wants to be
News and Business
EAS Announcement Includes Cautionary Language on Converters
There’s still no definitive answer on whether ‘intermediary devices’ are OK
Columns and Views
You Are Here? Then Here You Are!
Geo-coding usage task group explores location-based tech for radio
Paul McLane
A Break for Your AM Station’s Power Bill
Kudos to the FCC Media Bureau, which has decided it will allow U.S....
Columns and Views
No Rules, No Community
If some people can ignore the law, why can’t all of us do so?
News and Business
Nevada Will See a ‘Mini National EAS Test’ in September
SECC also plans a Western States EAS Summit at spring NAB Show
Paul McLane
Quake Warning? U.S. Could Learn From Japan
Michi Eyre says our country lacks the infrastructure to provide expedient early warnings.
News and Business
Quake Left a Crack Under Greater Media Studios
“Virginia Rattle” leaves at least one mark in New Jersey
Paul McLane
Does EAS Have a Place in an Earthquake?
One engineer writes: "Speaking as an East Coast-based broadcaster, testing this $2,700 box every...