Guest Commentaries
What Will Take Down Radio Pirates — And What Won’t
Recent proposals don’t address the real source of the problem
Community Broadcaster: Saying Goodbye to Mignon
FCC Commissioner Clyburn leaves an important legacy
Are Broadcasters “First Responders”? Let’s Not Confuse Roles
Some might call this splitting hairs, but others say the distinction is crucial
Community Broadcaster: Firing Line
A reboot offers ideas for radio to bridge differences
Community Broadcaster: Listening Closely
Good community radio news may take different thinking and attention to audience
Stormy Seas Ahead for Pirate Operators
The FCC is taking a hardline approach and partnering with law enforcement and Congress
Community Broadcaster: Youth Power Radio’s Future
High School Radio Week is an opportunity to consider growth
High School Radio Week Approaches
The day becomes a week for new generation broadcasters
Community Broadcaster: Why Training Matters
Community radio’s issues could be alleviated with staff support
“Everything You Hear Is Everything You Should See”
Jenna Land puts visual strategies to work for Beasley Media Group Charlotte
LeBrecht Was a Radio Pioneer, Trailblazer and Husband
He passed away at age 80; Thelma LeBrecht shares memories of their careers
Off the Beaten Path: Times Have Changed Since 1981
Raise your hand if you remember these goodies!
Community Broadcaster: Liking Social Makeovers
Radically rethinking social media has its perks
Where Will Radio’s New Talent Come From?
True mentoring and apprenticeship programs can ensure the next generation of broadcasters
FCC, Please Update Your Self-Inspection Lists
A plea from a veteran broadcaster and former compliance inspector
Subaru Makes a Positive Move on AM
Could it be that car radio makers are starting to take a second look...
Station Owner Concerned About O’Rielly’s Plans for C Band
He says the FCC commissioner is wrong to support the idea
An Innovator Remembered
Eric Small was good for the industry, as a broadcast engineer, and product developer,...
Community Broadcaster: Movin’ and Groovin’ With the Times
Research reveals our need to be flexible
From the NBA: Mining a Future Generation of Broadcasters
The association has embarked upon a future talent initiative focused on high school students...
Community Broadcaster: Trust Issues
How do stations invite audiences to have faith?
WPFB and WNKN: Phoenix Rising
This station’s story of renewal intersected several times with an engineer’s career
Mark’s Main Street and For More Cafés: a Rebuttal
Another “restaurant” owner responds to the earlier diner fable
How Would You Diagnose This Signal Loss?
Remember not to jump to conclusions when troubleshooting
Off the Beaten Path: That Mysterious Sound of the ’80s
Dan lets you in on a secret (because he can’t keep a secret)
Community Broadcaster: Against the Stream
A Yale case reminds us copyright is crucial
GEP Is More Than Just a Phrase
Good Engineering Practice is a discipline you should rehearse and implement regularly
Community Broadcaster: New System, Big Impact
The recent budget news must not distract from the major public file deadline
Increase Radio Revenue With Mixed Media
Non-traditional revenue opportunities can help keep you in the black
Backup Transmitter Sites — Tales of Woe, Sorrow and Lamentations
A backup site of any kind can take the pressure off in times of...
Community Broadcaster: New C4 Class Mustn’t Block LPFM
Could possible FCC proposal do more harm than good?
World Radio Day: Encouraging Equality Through Radio
Event offers occasion to promote access to information, freedom of expression and gender equality...
Dealing With the Multipath Phenomenon
Here’s a suggestion for a workaround that reduces the annoyance