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Radio in France Looks to a Digital Future
A new white paper outlines how to “adapt the radio model to its new...
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Ben Poor: Digital Broadcasting Expands Choice
Radio, still appreciated in its various forms, is more than capable of adapting to...
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TAB to Offer Historic Last Course on This FM Tube Transmitter
The 816R series has served stations for many years, but knowledge of how to...
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Would My Station Be Able to Go to FM Class A10?
Many Class A stations may benefit if the FCC approves the petition
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College FM Licenses Matter
If you feel your college station is under threat, my research may help
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Why Is Radio So Hard to Listen to?
Good God, is there no one in the building actually listening to the station?
Columns and Views
How Do We Navigate the Future of Automotive Connectivity?
"It’s clear that the automotive industry is on the cusp of a thrilling revolution"
Columns and Views
Broadcasters and NextGen Emergency Mass Communications
The state of emergency alerting is a fragmented mix of ancient and emerging apps
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The AM Band Needs a Federal Support Program
Some thoughts on how the struggling band can live on
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Exploring the Differences Between Podcasts and Radio
"Freedom is an important factor in understanding the differences"
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What the WMAS Ruling Means for Radio
The FCC decision takes us closer to having more options, innovations and flexibility
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Radio Helps Bridge the Information Gap in Rural India
More than 450 community radio stations are currently in operation
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The Best Contract Is None at All
Don’t ask me to sign an agreement with stipulations that apply to employees
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Radio: A Lifeline in Times of Crisis
"Reliable communication stands as a bulwark against chaos and confusion"
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The Man With Sunshine in His Voice: Remembering Luther Masingill
He worked the same morning shift at Chattanooga's WDEF for 74 years
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The Resilience of Radio: Connecting Through Music and Real Personalities
"The medium continues to serve as a bridge that brings people together through shared...
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How Safe Are Your Tower Crews?
NATE details the latest safety standards affecting broadcast and wireless telecommunications industries
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NRB Denounces WSJ’s Evaluation of the AM for Every Vehicle Act
"Let’s be clear: Opposition to the AM For Every Vehicle Act isn’t about keeping...
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MicroMPX Is Designed Specifically for FM
An efficient solution to send full composite to sites without excessive bandwidth consumption
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In-Vehicle Gaming Is an Essential Opportunity
It presents a major opportunity for radio to engage audiences
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The FCC’s EEO Form Has Blue Hair
The decision is classic regulatory overreach, writes attorney Joe Chautin
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Research Points to the Value of Human Talent
In the age of AI, listeners still prefer authentic human voices on the radio
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The Story of the FM IBOC MP11 Mode
This extended service mode offers more than 146 kbps usable digital HD Radio throughput
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Special Glasses Won’t Help in an “Internet Eclipse”
Cellphone service cannot be relied upon at times of crisis or area emergencies.
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Why Is Shortwave Only “the Radio of Last Resort”?
Its powerful new capabilities remain largely unexplored
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Survival Tools for Broadcasters Navigating Trauma and Grief in Media
"For many of us working in media, we find ourselves living in and out...
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Virginia Tech’s WUVT Celebrates 75 Years
Station alumni funded purchase of a new transmitter and remote control system
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Demystifying FM-MPX and MicroMPX Solutions
A fully integrated MPX transmission solution is at your fingertips
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Commentary: SiriusXM Is Retreating From Cars
Satellite radio seems to be searching for something other than its core business
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The Thorny World of Contracts for Consulting Engineers
"If there is a hole in the roof of the transmitter building, shouldn’t it...
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What Makes a College Radio Station Work?
Here’s the view from WDSR in Center Valley, Pa.
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Why We Need “Shortwave 2.0”
The author argues that radio is the ultimate internet circumvention tool
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Make the Move to HLS
Greg Ogonowski says it’s time to reinvent, using better tools
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Radio Looks Different in Kenya’s Public Transit Vehicles
"Matatus" are privately-owned minibuses used as shared taxis
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What’s RIST and Why Do You Need It?
Learn what it means for live streaming and moving media across the public internet
Columns and Views
Farm Radio: A Year in Review
NAFB celebrated its 80th convention in Kansas City this November
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Ham Radio Operators Give KNYO a Boost After Tower Collapse
After losing its radio tower in January, the California LPFM suffered another loss in...
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Welcome to No Brand’s Land!
"A company's branding success depends less on what they sell and more on how...
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Christian Brenner on the Benefits of “Going Native”
Radio.Cloud seeks to help broadcasters shift operations out of the server room
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ATSC 3.0 Audio Services: The How and Why
We can deliver audio services through a remarkably efficient, far-reaching system
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Don’t Let AI Rob Us of What’s Important
We don’t want a totally fake world where we can’t trust one another
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WWFD Concludes AM Digital Test Phase
Dave Kolesar summarizes results of five years of testing