Guest Commentaries
Ten Tips to Help You Build Your Best Studio
Here are some common considerations to keep in mind when designing or renovating a...
Removing Car Radios “Puts Consumers at Risk,” Former FEMA Head Says
Brock Long compares radio receivers to life vests and emphasizes broadcast radio’s role during...
Community Broadcaster: COVID-19 Concerns
Community radio must address audience needs, and its own
Cross-Media Adoption Unites Media Production, Distribution
How radio broadcasters can benefit from changes in media consumption
Is AM All-Digital Right for Your Station?
It could be if you are ready for the needed investment in time and...
Community Broadcaster: Four Top Fund Drive Fumbles
Community radio fundraising gets better when you avoid these pitfalls
Most People Don’t Have a Cybersecurity Plan, Tarr Warns
Entercom engineer Chris Tarr shares the benefit of his experience with cyber attacks
What Is Replacing Shortwave?
A joint effort is necessary to bring the digitization of radio to a successful...
“It Will Take a Change of Mindset”
A sampling of comments from social media about RW’s ebook “Radio Engineering in Crisis”
Adventures in 1970s AM: Helloooo, Punkie!
A format change proves more complicated than WOHO’s GM expects
Community Broadcaster: Coronavirus Education
Community radio can help fight the spread of the dreaded illness
Have Layoffs Done Collateral Damage to Radio?
Broadcasters seeking to save money may find cuts don’t help their bottom line
Community Broadcaster: Looking Up
When few resources are a period, rather than a comma, in community radio’s sentence,...
Radio Public Affairs: How Far We’ve Come
FCC rules are less onerous now but they are still a serious consideration
Standardize Flea Power to Support AM Stations
A simple change could make it practical, uniform and legal
20/20 Vision: Prospective From Two Seasoned Media Brokers
Mark Jorgenson and Eddie Esserman look at digital AM, the radio business environment and...
Community Broadcaster: D.O.A.?
The new Trump budget may not pass, but educational media must make its case
Washington State EAS Is Evolving
Why we renamed our state plan, and other progressive steps to improve alerting
World Radio Day: Radio Is “Stronger and More Vibrant Than Ever”
The day reminds us of the crucial role of this medium
Relationships Are Why Radio’s Future Promises to Be Strong
Diverse audio streams and human connections are the keys to radio's continuing success
How to Transition to AoIP in Five Steps
Here’s how to successfully manage your analog exit plan
Community Broadcaster: Coming Down on Content
Recent FCC actions call for caution on a hot mic
A Problem With FX Pretzel Patterns
The FCC should tighten up regulations on exotic directional translator patterns
DAB+ Progress in France and Beyond
Developments include a new digital roadmap, more DAB+ licenses for local expansion and in-car...
Reflections on Trends in Audio Consoles
A veteran engineer muses about AoIP, routing capacity, video bling and virtual mixers
Community Broadcaster: The End of Jazz
Is there a future for the historic music genre on the radio?
Community Broadcaster: Plant a Seed
The upcoming FCC auction offers community radio promise
5G? So Many Questions, But Count Me Skeptical
We asked one of our resident tech thinkers to muse on whether 5G will...
Allow DRM for Digitizing the AM Band
Digital Radio Mondiale lays out why it should be chosen over (or alongside) HD...
Community Broadcaster: Shutdown
Community radio must take digital security seriously
The Power of Digital Radio in Emergencies
Don’t underestimate the potential of digital radio in times of crisis
Reader Letter: Mosquito Network
He appreciates three interesting articles on the international radio scene
U.K. Government Restates Support for Digital Radio
Digital listening is expected to account for over 60% of all listening in the...
Community Broadcaster: Community Radio Relevant as Ever
Iran, the elections and impeachment underscore local radio’s role
Hybrid Radio Breaks Out
How DTS Connected Radio is poised to help broadcast radio fulfill its true digital...
Community Broadcaster: The Last 2019 To-Dos
While the Night Before Christmas is not far away, we radio creatures still have...
You Can’t Fix Stoopid: Fire Safety Suggestions for Radio
Volunteer fire chief Ron Kumetz shares his knowledge for how to keep your studio...
Adventures in 1970s Radio: The WOHO Carol Tree
Groovin’ to the Christmas beat in Toledo
Community Broadcaster: Generation Shift
How does community radio woo younger audiences without alienating the base?
Adventures in 1970s Radio: How Desperate Was I?
Keeping up with the radio Joneses isn’t as glamorous as it might seem
America’s Broadcasters Should Look Like America
Commissioner Starks says the FCC has, over decades, failed to meet its obligation