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Why Radio Reading?
"Technology is a spectrum. Formats will come and go. But Audio Information services are...
Guest Commentaries
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Commentary: National Radio Day Highlights “Participatory Media”
"Radio listeners, stations and indie producers can join the celebration in a variety of...
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Automation Software Is Key in Changing Landscape
Evolving media consumption means broadcasters need to streamline content delivery
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FCC Rules on Non-Directional Antennas
Does this decision affect a lot more than one station?
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The Gospel According to Frank Sinatra
An open letter to the radio industry from Tom Kent
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Paulus on Voltair: “We Are the Client Here”
Local radio exec is “thrilled and downright giddy” about the level of debate
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Commentary: Gear What You Hear
A few ideas to ensure well-balanced, effective radio programming
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Pushing Back on DERP
This real-life phenomenon is insidious — if broadcasters don't push back
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Embrace Local Service and Remain Viable
AM station owner explains why he thinks it’s time to relax Class A protection...
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My Love Affair With an Ampex Recorder
I desperately wanted that recorder; it was the most beautiful thing that I had...
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Lightning, Pine Trees and You
Ron Nott answers a reader comment about his RWEE article
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Programmatic Is Coming … But It’s Not What You Think
Commentary by WideOrbit's Rob Green
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Distinguish Pirates From Part 15 Operators
Broadcast engineer defends hobbyists and hopes FM dial won’t turn into Wild West
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Keep Radio Free and Vibrant
Free Radio Alliance advocates for copyright reform protections
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First Person: A Day With Sangham Radio
What can be learned when one listens to rural Indian women talk about technology
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Love Don’t Change a Thing
Unfortunately, passion for the radio biz isn’t enough to make it big
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Find New Ways to Do Old Things
KGAF’s mantra applies to lots of small-market stations
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FCC Closures? Who You Gonna Call?
A former district director decries the field office closure proposal
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Commentary: Standards for Hybrid Radio
ETSI formalization of technology standards starts next phase of mass implementation for RadioDNS
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The Only Right Direction Is Forward
CUSIB supports efforts to reform the Broadcasting Board of Governors
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AMs Should Focus on VHF Migration
Skotdal thinks conversion costs and lack of incentives doom all-digital on AM
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UAS Will Benefit Broadcasters and Engineers
Possible applications for drones include site selection and tower surveying work
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BBG Places Premium on Agile, Cost-Effective Ops
Mendes lays out the agency’s plans to stay ahead of the media curve
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Moving Forward to Digital Radio
EBU outlines 30 factors for the successful rollout of digital terrestrial radio in Europe
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Why Do We Need Public Files, Anyway?
Eliminate regulatory underbrush to keep the little guys in the game
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Staying Passionate About Radio
As media consumption evolves, the industry needs to explore new ways to stay innovative,...
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Commentary: The U.K.’s Drive to Digital
Communications plays an important role in the country’s digital radio expansion
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A Chat With an HD Radio Skeptic
Mark Ramsey urges broadcasters to consider how to solve listeners’ problems
Guest Commentaries
College Station Heads Overseas for Remote
KFJC(FM) broadcasts from Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia
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Alerting: Act on the Lessons Learned
BWWG’s analysis of EAS issues and what to do to improve it
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Commentary: Linking Hands and Bands
Exploring the possibility for digital standards to work together to provide the maximum benefit...
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Go West, Young Broadcaster!
At CBI conference, terrestrial radio is still relevant to hopeful students
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Skotdal: AM Band Needs Drastic Change
Frank talk from a station owner about migration, all-digital, shutdown incentives, analog sunset
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Shulz: AM Improvement Ship Has Sailed
"The listening public does not care what AM issues are, there are too many...
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Why I Heart iHeartRadio
Former commissioner says MMTC has "quietly and methodically helped change the sound of America’s...
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How to Save HD Radio (If Someone Wants to Try)
Matt Sammon considers the high-definition dilemma
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No, Really; This Is Not a Test
Instead of playing the EAS blame game, fix the system