Guest Commentaries
Time for Translator Rules Overhaul?
Translators have been a success. Can more be done with them?
Voice-Controlled Hybrid Radio Demonstrated
PILOT and the EBU are partnering to co-fund development of a prototype
Calibrating NRSC Measurements With Business
Yes, a balance needs to be struck but the requirements are not superfluous
NRSC: Times Have Changed
Monitoring is increasingly done only at the request of the licensee
SBE Puts Forth C-Band Alternative
Engineers say premise for the FCC’s proposal for 5G in the mid-band is “patently...
NRSC Measurements Are About More Than the Mask
Don’t forget harmonic suppression, faulty equipment and more
Larry Is Still Right!
Ray Uberecken wants to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to...
Community Broadcaster: Be Appealing
A crash course on Giving Tuesday and year-end fundraising
NRSC Measurements: Ignorance Is Not Bliss
Rudman asks how can a licensee know they are out of spec if they...
Alexander: Bring Consistency to AM Measurements
NRSC is likely to be one of the lesser problems an AM could have
Community Broadcaster: Can We Be More Like Waffle House?
The restaurant chain has developed a response plan community radio can learn from
Should Required NRSC Measurements for AM Stations Continue?
Here is the updated collection of responses to Larry Langford’s suggestion that required NRSC...
Why the Fuss Over AM Proofs?
One technology supplier says we’re holding onto the past for no good reason
Trade Deal Could Have Major Impact on Radio Industry
The cultural industries exemption was one of many hot potatoes during negotiations
Rotella: New Congress Means We Have a Lot of Work to Do
NJBA president/CEO tells broadcasters to remain vigilant and guard against potential reintroductions of performance...
Annual Measurement Checks Are Still Important — Really
Rules call for annual harmonic and spurious measurements for AM stations, but the author...
Larry’s Right! NRSC Measurements Are Unneeded
More on NRSC: Uberecken says the practice is outmoded and not needed for most...
Keep AM NRSC Proofs and Add FM Proofs
Richard Rudman responds to Larry Langford’s NRSC proof repeal suggestion
TIS Stations Play Important Part in Fire Situations
Ten-Watt Travelers’ Information Stations have a critical role in community safety
Community Broadcaster: College Radio Shows the Way
Seattle shows community radio a few tricks
FCC-Required NRSC Proofs Are Important
A broadcast engineer disagrees with Larry Langford’s call to do away with the annual...
Community Broadcaster: Can Civil Pivot to Community Media?
Nonprofit media and cryptocurrency may not be through yet
Let’s Toss Another Expensive and Useless Rule!
The seemingly obsolete NRSC mask measurement for AMs is a waste of time and...
What’s Next for AM Radio?
On AM revitalization, Peter Tannenwald asks, Are we really “revitalizing” AM, or are we...
Rachel Torres: Impressions on the Job
Apprentice comes away having gotten a clear-eyed look at life as an engineer
Community Broadcaster: That Ol’ College Spirit
One university highlights a need to be assertive in stating our value
Community Broadcaster: Thank You, John Crigler
One of community radio’s champions is calling it a day
C4 Opposition Is “Nothing New Under the Sun”
Small station operators prevailed in a nearly identical scenario 20 years ago
Regulators Open Airwaves to Increased Foreign Ownership
The rules began to relax in 2012, and policy seems unlikely to tighten soon
Community Broadcaster: Clock Is Ticking
Fall means it’s time for year-end planning
Approach Listener Survey Data With Caution
Some estimates dramatically minimize AM/FM radio; but just how accurate are they?
Community Broadcaster: Up for Debate
A passing this week reminds radio of its rights
Fact: There Is So Little Time & There Are So Many Podcasts
Is podcasting worth the effort?
Community Broadcaster: Community Radio Journalism Speaks Loudly
Representing and listening to forgotten parts of America is our calling
Why C4 Class Is Critical for Small-Market Broadcasters
Stations like WLYB(FM) are a lifeline for rural towns like Livingston, Ala.
Community Broadcaster: Observing National Radio Day 2018
Aug. 20 is our time to celebrate community radio
Engineering Careers on TAP
With help from NABEF and iHeartMedia, tech apprentice has a taste of the business
Community Broadcaster: Under the Gun
Shooting at a station should push for security talk