People News
KRVS’s ‘MacGyver,’ Karl Fontenot, Retires
He’s stepping down after 25 years with the Louisiana public station
The author got his start in radio at college station KNWD(FM) in Natchitoches, La., while in high school and he later served as its general manager. He is the former editor in chief of Radio World International and, since 2012, has worked in marketing and communications for trade associations and non-profits in the Washington, D.C., region.
Business and Law
Kansas Lawmakers Back AM in Every Vehicle
State House call for federal action to support AM radio
Global
Fujii Kaze Inaugurates ‘Tiny Desk Concerts Japan’
NHK World brings NPR’s performance concept to Japan
Global
50th Small-Scale DAB Multiplex Launches in U.K.
New service reflects the rapid growth of local multiplexes over past two years
Digital Radio
DAB+ Field Trial Guidance Released
WorldDAB fact sheet focuses on factors known to be important for a successful trial
News Makers
EBU Playbook Targets Radio in Connected Cars
Tomas Granryd introduces new collaborative effort
Global
Radio Archives Give Voice to Czech Author
AI technology uses ČR archives to train Karel Čapek augmented reality app
Show News
FM DRM Reception on Mobile Phone Shown at BES
The DRM Consortium and StarWaves highlighted a 'novel mobile solution'
Headlines
100 New DAB+ Transmitters Across France
TDF notes success in expanding reach across mainland France in 2023
Global
BBC Radio Set to Expand Digital Options
Four new and expanded digital-only brand extensions launching later this year
Products
Radio Hamburg Taps AI to Expand Formats
Super Hi-Fi tool uses artificial intelligence to help build playlists, program rules and more
Global
RTM Revives Older Shortwave Transmitter
RFmondial LVe exciter prepares shortwave station for future needs
Global
Israel Reactivates AM for War-Time Communications
Officials are testing the ability of AM signals to reach into bomb shelters and...
Facilities
MMD’s DAB+ Multiplex With a View
The site serves the French Riviera from a tower originally installed for Télé-Monte-Carlo in...
Global
Poland Puts Public Broadcasters in Liquidation
The move is part of struggle over press freedom between new centrist government and...
Global
Italian Local Radio Notes FM’s 90th
Aeranti-Corallo says digital technologies should support, not supplant FM
Global
RTVE Moving Forward with DAB+ in 2024
Following EU mandate, some 3 million Spanish cars now have DAB+ receivers
Programming and Sales
Can You Make Radio Ads Carbon Negative?
Swedish power company says it has successfully captured voice talent’s carbon emissions
Business and Law
BBC Podcasts Takes Subscriptions Worldwide
Ad-free option now available in 166 more countries
Global
Australia Marks a Century of Radio Broadcasting
Much about radio in the country has changed, but the medium remains a valuable...
Business and Law
Liberty University Loses FM License
FCC takes action due to improper operations, statements
Global
Indonesia, China Boost DRM at IBC
New regulations, recommendations would expand the use of digital radio in Asia
Global
Alfaz-e-Mewat Goes On Air in Rajasthan
The community station launched a new facility to support development in rural northern India
Global
Europe Looks at Future of Lower UHF Band
The European Commission, EBU stake out positions ahead of WRC-23
Facilities
Eight FM Channels, Three Sites, One Pope
Hungarian transmission specialist Nagyfrekvencia talks about one of its most complicated projects
People News
Alive 90.5 FM Presenter Sets World Record
Non-stop 55-hour, 26-minute broadcast is now the longest audio-only livestream
Global
DAB+ Launches in Saudi Arabia
Transmissions begin in Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah with plans for more in 2024
Business and Law
CRA Pushes Back at Copyright Fee Change
Australian senators are considering removal of a long-standing cap on performance rights fees
Business and Law
Pew Looks at State of Public Broadcasting
Listenership is down, but revenue for NPR is up
Global
Pakistan Breaks Ground on Massive DRM Project
The new 1,000 kW transmitter will reach from Eastern Europe to the Far East,...
News and Business
Grassroots Radio Meets in West Virginia
WTSQ’s Damon Cater talks about the upcoming in-person conference
Global
FM Expansion Coming to India “Soon”
Progress on easing community radio licensing rules also announced
Tech and Gear
RNE Generates 1,400+ Streams with Ferncast
With Spanish radio listening increasingly via the Internet, a new solution was needed to...
Global
Ofcom Announces Progress for Small-Scale DAB
34 applications received in fifth round of licensing for local multiplexes
Global
Several Radio Projects Shortlisted for IBC Awards
Projects lauded for their innovation in content creation and for social impact
Global
Seven Nations Coordinate DAB Coverage
With agreement in place, Austria and Croatia move to advertise multiplex licenses