Tech and Gear
New Master Antenna System Serves D.C.
Combined FM installation features a four-bay, three-around ERI panel
RF
Industry
Dielectric Adds RF Systems/Products Manager
Also names production supervisor for new second shift
Deep Dig
GatesAir Debuts Program to Teach RF Fundamentals
New training initiative intended to fill in gaps for younger engineers with IT backgrounds
Deep Dig
FCC Launches New Recruiting Initiative for Engineers
Honors Engineer Program will help students and grads add public sector experience to résumés
Deep Dig
Handle the Nuisance of Intermodulation Distortion
Systems that start talking together are kind of like the neighbors on either side...
Facility Showcase
Smokestack Lightning and Liquid Cooling in Bridgeport
Cumulus station WEBE(FM)'s RF plant is located within a power plant, which had interesting...
Industry
Dielectric Adds New Facility Ahead of Repack
New 33,000-square-foot facility is 25 miles north of Dielectric’s headquarters and will serve as...
Industry
Dielectric Ready for 75 Year Celebration
Events planned throughout the year as the company also prepares for spectrum and ATSC...
Mobile
Could 5G Be a Boon for Those With Strong RF Skills?
How will the job market change for those that know something about radiofrequency?
Deep Dig
Translators Are Still Top of Mind in 2017
Over the past couple of years, we have circled back around to the topic...
Industry
ERI Continues Facility — and Staff — Expansions
Antenna manufacturer prepares for capacity to address FM radio stations’ needs that may also...
Deep Dig
The Allure of Tall Things
I like towers. Eiffel tower, CN Tower, Sutro, Freedom Tower, Devil’s Tower, Tower of...
Industry
Dielectric to Address Spectrum Repack at 2016 Radio Show
Will offer strategies and products designed to help FM broadcasters during repack
FCC
FCC Reconsidering 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi Technical Rules
Taking petitions from wireless internet service providers and car manufacturers
Industry
AaroniaUSA Names New Director of Marketing
Kristin Kaltman previously served company for six years
Industry
Commission Fines C.T.S. Technology for Jammers
Devices are RF transmitters that intentionally interfere with wireless communications
Industry
Dielectric Adds Engineering, R&D Employees Ahead of Repack
Several veteran employees return to company to fill new positions
FCC
L-3 Requests Increased Bandwidth for TSA Scanners
FCC currently taking comments from public on request
Deep Dig
The RF Engineering Employment Act of 2015
When someone is willing to pay the price, the people and material appear
Deep Dig
Resolving FM Interference to LTE Broadcast Requires Cooperation
An interesting spectrum phenomenon has reared its ugly head over the past few years.
Mobile
Wearable “Slinky” Antenna Targets Athletic IoT Market
Helical spring antenna was developed at Saudi Arabia’s KAUST
FCC
O’Rielly and Rosenworcel Talk Wi-Fi Sharing in 5 GHz Band
Congress recently called for exploration of opening up 5.9 GHz band for unlicensed use
FCC
Hill Hot Over Tower Workers’ RF Exposure
FCC source says to look for order on exposure issues by year's end
Deep Dig
Longley-Rice Considers The Entire Environment
The original method of determining propagation of these new signals required some refinement
Deep Dig
These Projects Are Perfect for Summer
What are the types of transmitter site projects best suited for this season?
Deep Dig
Back to Basics: Spectrum 101
A look at history of spectrum usage, how spectrum is valued, and impact of...
Industry
RF Boot Camp Is Ready For Action
The technology of the modern radio and TV broadcast plant is changing