From the Editor
Radio World to Stream “Fall Product Peeks 2020”
Free webcast explores new and pending offerings from RCS, Wheatstone, Telos Alliance and WideOrbit
Columns and Views
From the Editor
Engineers Should Never Stop Learning
Pandemic or no, it’s more important than ever to keep our skills fresh
Digital Radio
Commentary: Use DRM on India’s FM Band
Industry expects huge domestic demand and is ready for massive exports
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Correct the Record
How can stations best educate before Election Day?
Guest Commentaries
Transforming to Win With Digital Ads
Digital advertising can unlock competitive success for radio station
Workbench
Workbench: A Good-Looking Weld Is Not Always a Good Weld
Also, here’s an industrial and business surface sterilizer (if you can get your hands...
Reader's Forum
Letter: WWV Is Nice But Not All That Critical
Except for WWVB there really isn’t a great need for HF time signals anymore
Reader's Forum
More Thoughts on What ATSC 3.0 Can Teach Radio
Alan Hughes responds to Dan Slentz’s musings
Roots of Radio
A Visit to the D.J. Everett III Radio Room
Local broadcaster honors its late owner with a stunning on-site radio gallery
News Makers
High School Station Stays on the Air, Minus Its Students
WMSS is licensed to Middletown Area School District in central Pennsylvania
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Why Look Away?
Radio’s latest harassment controversies prompt questions about our acceptance of internal problems
Headlines
The Women Who Overcame Radio’s Earliest Glass Ceilings
Here are some of the women who excelled in U.S. radio in the first...
Guest Commentaries
Smyth: Stay Connected With Your Employees
The veteran broadcaster says it's crucial for leaders to be forthright with their teams
From the Editor
Linda Baun Will Retire from Wisconsin Association
The “heart and soul” of the Broadcasters Clinic is longtime advocate for engineers
Guest Commentaries
Entertainment Content for the Connected Car
Consumers expect access to entertainment wherever they are
Guest Commentaries
RadioDNS Aims to Establish Metadata Consistency
Effort seeks to codify use of content made available by radio stations for radio...
Workbench
Workbench: Welcoming a World of New Readers
Like all of our content, Workbench tips are intended for folks the world over
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Devices for Democracy
Stations’ political files are more important than we realize
Guest Commentaries
Digital Radio Has Expanded Community Messaging
Broadcasters are serving their listeners by enhancing PSAs with text and visuals
Guest Commentaries
Keeping Afloat in the Age of the Coronavirus
A Q&A with Daniela Zamora of Detroit’s WDTW
Guest Commentaries
“COVID Virginia” Was a Volunteer Miracle
How we programmed a very special, short-lived radio station in southwest Virginia
From the Editor
Big Radio Companies Settle With FCC on Online Political Files
Six corporate owners promise to do better
From the Editor
Jeff Jury Highlights Further Personalization of the Dash
Xperi official says systems like Mercedes MBUX are still giving prominence to radio
Global
How Africa’s Vernacular Radio Stations Are Helping Right Now
Broadcasting in local languages, they have become increasingly critical during the pandemic
Guest Commentaries
Adventures in 1970s AM: Interviews Gone Wild
On The Jolly Trolly and Jimmy Dean visits
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster Confronts Coronavirus
A Q&A with Kongsue Xiong of Asian American Broadcasting in Minnesota
Reader's Forum
Letter: AM Migration Is Still a Good Idea
Lower FM band still offers the simplest solution to revitalize AM stations
Digital Radio
Urban One Disappointed by FCC Action on AM Multicasts
Liggins: “Everyone says they want to save AM; now here is a chance to...
From the Editor
The Console Is Part of the Revenue Generator
Veteran engineer Mark Simpson shares his thoughts on consoles and best practices
From the Editor
Consoles, Like Car Dashboards, Turn to Touch
Clark Novak of Lawo on how well consoles play with others
From the Editor
Consoles Will Have to Mold to What Is Needed
Calrec product developer says traditional ideas are less and less relevant
From the Editor
Wanted: Many Voices, Many Views
RW and its parent are committed to a transparent, diverse and inclusive work environment
News Makers
With Consoles, It’s All About Connectivity
Ben Palmer of Arrakis on the future of analog boards
Headlines
Proposed Shortwave Station in Illinois Prompts an Objection
Several members of the SW community expressed concern about possible data uses
Guest Commentaries
FCC Seeks Confirmation of C-Band Earth Stations Entitled to Reimbursement
Deadline for filing is July 16
From the Editor
Ornellas: Today’s Console Is Tomorrow’s Touchscreen
And maybe we’ll see facial recognition used in a console user interface
News Makers
Buying a Console? Focus on What You Really Need
Hoppe advises clients not to select a console with so many features as to...
From the Editor
Consoles Get “Softer” and More Powerful
Jay Tyler says remote access capabilities are also among benefits of today’s digital designs
From the Editor
“The User Is King” With Today’s Consoles
Marty Sacks says that users can create new experiences for different operators with different...