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IP Audio Takes a Big Step Forward
With AES standardization, expect wider development
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R.J. Rockwell and His Cathanode Rig
The history of a most unusual radio transmitter
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AM, You Want a Fix? I Got a Fix!
A big-market AM engineer says expand radio down to 76 MHz
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What’s in Your Tool Box?
Also, we offer another unique solution to thwart troublesome mice
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How to Improve Ambient Noise
The SBE sets out recommendations for the FCC regarding the AM noise problem
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Choose Your Own Static IP Address
Also, tips for finding some excellent (free) tools online
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Don’t Just Keep Us ‘Down on the Farm’
The author is owner of WRNJ(AM) in Hackettstown, N.J. This is part of a...
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You Need a Social Media Manager
Texting, tweeting and other social functions can constitute a job of their own
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Commentary: Adjust Rules for NRSC Measurements
Here’s something the FCC can do to help many AM stations
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Commentary: Return MW to What It Was Born to Do
The AM band is not incurably sick, and high-tech resuscitation is not indicated
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BWWG: Treat AM as a National Resource
EAS interest group has strong ideas about ‘revitalization’
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Get Hot and Cold With Plastics
Frequent contributor Charles “Buc” Fitch, P.E., had a client who lost a 24VDC logic...
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Spy ‘Numbers Stations’ Still Baffle, Enthrall
Where Bulgarian Betty and the Lincolnshire Poacher hang out
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Armstrong Meets Sarnoff — Again
Demonstration project attempts to recreate formative radio broadcast event
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Commentary: Broadcasting Is Key in Emergencies
An agency of the United Nations is taking a critical look at its value...
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Confessions of a Retired Field Inspector
John Reiser recalls the days of knocking on station doors for Fox Charlie Charlie
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Commentary: Stop Playing Pity Game With AM
AM could enter the digital age and become a player in today’s media
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Springs, Boots and a Rodent Trap
Keep ‘meeces’ out of your transmitter with this clever trick
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Keep Meetings Short and Sweet
Here’s how to keep these gatherings from becoming dreaded ‘time sucks’
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Commentary: Digital Is a Hungry Bandwidth Beast
A contract engineer comments on the discussion about possible all-digital AM
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NPR Labs Eyes Streaming Technology
The author is senior technologist, NPR Labs – National Public Radio. What is the...
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WRMI Beefs Up, Big Time
Radio Miami International picks up the large shortwave facility of former WYFR
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Fix Your Onan Clock/Timer Module
Also, a caution about using PVC pipe for insulator purposes
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Foundation Helps Broadcasters in Need
BFA offers monthly and one-time emergency assistance
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One WTC Prepares for Station Tenants
Here’s a look at the nearly-finished rooftop of New York’s newest skyscraper
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Big Sales Pitches Take Time
Program directors should give sales staff a generous head start
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Connect the DataDots to Fight Crime
Polyester substrate micro-dots can deter theft and identify assets
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Nothing Proprietary Here
Stereo MPX over AES answers industry need with standard technology
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We Take the Wheatstone Factory Tour
Behind the Scenes at a Modern Manufacturing Plant
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Profile: Garrison Heads NPR Tech Operations
Radio World’s Excellence in Engineering Award winner led the public network’s big HQ move
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Let Go of Ancient Modulation
Guy Wire thinks all-digital AM offers best hope for future sustainable AM service
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Radio Books Make Great Presents
Looking to stuff a stocking? Here are three titles you might consider
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National VOA Museum of Broadcasting Names Executive Director
Retiring WCET VP and Station Manager Jack Dominic selected
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Turn Old iPhones Into Security Cameras
Also: LBA Group helps businesses comply with new OSHA standards
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Commentary: DRM Offers Digitization Key
The open all-band digital standard offers solution to help local stations digitize
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Despite Bleak Predictions, Radio Persists
Radio isn’t doing as terribly as you might think; here are some reasons why