This issue is chock-full of insights into radio’s place in cars of today and the future digital dash. We dig into a NABA paper exploring broadcasting’s prospects in the connected car, online and more. We also explore how stations appear in Mercedes-Benz’s Comand infotainment center and learn about Xperi’s EAS efforts.
FACILITY PROFILE
Hubbard Radio Consolidates Three Chicago FMs
The broadcaster recently took on a project for its Windy City stations, relocating FM stations WTMX “The Mix,” WSHE and WDRV “The Drive.” The job was headed by Kent Lewin, chief engineer of the cluster, and facilitated by integrator RadioDNA.
IN MEMORIAM
Rackley Was Revered in Engineering Community
Ron Rackley was a lifelong supporter of AM radio, and perhaps no broadcast engineer ever had a deeper understanding of AM antenna system design, according to his industry friends. His loss is deeply felt by the broadcast engineering community.