Guest Commentaries
Smart Speakers Can Restore Radio’s Relevance
"It’s time to put Alexa, Google Voice and Siri to work tapping into the...
Columns and Views
Workbench
Shure Thing: A Solution to Crumbling Foam
Fans of the SM5B have a source for replacement windscreens
Guest Commentaries
Azziad Nasenya is Using Radio, Social Media for Good in Kenya
The radio presenter and TikTok star advocates for accessible education and climate action
Reader's Forum
Letters: Cloud Worries and More on Mono
Readers Archie Stulc, Michael Shovan and Craig Seelig weigh in
Reader's Forum
Letter: It’s Not Just Up to the Engineer to Monitor Audio Quality
"Other company clusters marvel at how good we sound. This is no accident," says...
Guest Commentaries
An Annoying Drive Through the Middle of Ohio
Radio technical issues had our friend Dan Slentz gritting his teeth
Road Warrior
Big Screens, No Knobs: Where’s My Radio?
Infotainment screens get bigger but lose the tuning and volume knobs
Guest Commentaries
Did AM Radio Just Get Hit By “Lightning”?
There’s something missing from the newest F-150 Lightning truck
Guest Commentaries
FEMA Believes in Radio. Is Your Station Doing Its Part?
The author says many radio stations are “over-technologied and under-prepared”
From the Editor
Tower Lights Ain’t What They Used to Be
We’ve come a long way from pulsing red lights and mechanical flashers
Reader's Forum
Your Feedback on FM Stereo vs. FM Mono
Readers comment in response to commentaries by David Bialik, Gary Keener and Glynn Walden
Guest Commentaries
Automotive Workshops Are Oriented to Solutions
RadioDNS, working with WorldDAB, bring together the radio and vehicle industries
Workbench
Useful Reader Comments on Workbench Topics
More options for quiet in-window air conditioners
Guest Commentaries
Adopt the Right Mindset for Radio
Thoughts on nourishing a successful radio workplace
Guest Commentaries
DRM Sees “Good Progress” on Cars in India
A wrapup of the annual India Automotive Infotainment Forum
Guest Commentaries
Why You Can Still Count on Xenon Flashlamps
Choose tower warning lights for safety, reliability and compliance
Guest Commentaries
Why Colleges Should Not Sell Their Radio Stations
Five good reasons to look beyond making a quick buck
From the Editor
Transmitters Get Smaller and Smarter
Manufacturers are also integrating formerly “peripheral” functions
Guest Commentaries
WebRTC Has Become an Invaluable Tool
Chris Crump says the Gagl service is the latest example
Workbench
Flag Your Stuff With These Handy Wire Ties
Also, a reminder about maintaining station logs from Larry Wilkins
Reader's Forum
Letter: Mono Has Its Place
Engineering Andrew Armstrong comments on Glynn Walden’s commentary
From the Editor
There’s Power in Positive Words
Heads up, radio employers: A little effort does go a long way
Guest Commentaries
A Reflection of the Late Lowry Mays, His Values
The Clear Channel founder passed earlier this month
Roots of Radio
Library of Congress Acquires Entirety of Jim Metzner’s Work
Includes approx. 28,000 mixed material items from the radio producer and sound recordist
Guest Commentaries
Beware of the Empty Promises of ZoneCasting
NAB's Rick Kaplan says "If GBS’s proposed system was actually a good idea, broadcasters...
Workbench
Here’s a Circuit to Snub Those Surges
Also, an unexpected application of your 9-inch Kleins
Guest Commentaries
When It Comes to Support, Caveat Emptor!
Don’t wait until after you purchase to start thinking about factory support
Guest Commentaries
My Brush With Data Infiltration
A clever ploy got past me and my client, but not for long
Guest Commentaries
Time for Auto Makers to Rescue Radio
Auto industry analyst Roger Lanctot weighs in on the geo-targeting debate
Guest Commentaries
Mono on FM? Hang on a Moment
Your streaming and radio competitors are delivering stereo to their audiences
Reader's Forum
Bluetooth vs. FM: A False Equivalency
Reader Rolf Taylor comments on desirable features in new cars
