Radio companies are moving with caution when it comes to reopening their facilities; we checked in with a bunch of them. Also, Robbie Green shares lessons about station resiliency from his experiences in Houston. Switzerland moves closer to its FM shutdown. Buyer’s Guide looks at consoles and routers. And we present more “Radio at 100” history coverage: Tom Vernon recalls two classic Gates products, while John Schneider surveys the role of women in the early years of U.S. radio.
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New Gear
Nine new or recent introductions you won’t want to miss, from Tieline, Henry Engineering, Wheatstone, Telos Alliance, Marketron, Lawo, Burk, StreamGuys and Digital Alerting Systems.
Metadata
Digital Radio Has Expanded Community Messaging
Xperi highlights the ways that broadcasters have used HD Radio metadata to convey information related to the virus.
Also in this issue:
- Remembering the Gates Sta Level and SA-39B
- Switzerland Inches Closer to FM Switch-Off
- “COVID Virginia” Was a Volunteer Miracle