Tech Tips
Selecting an FM Transmitter Demands a Holistic Approach
It’s important to look beyond immediate specifications at several other key factors
CRISTA Uses Streams to Help Spread the Word
Careful monitoring and good analytics are important tools for this Christian ministry
Demystifying FM-MPX and MicroMPX Solutions
A fully integrated MPX transmission solution is at your fingertips
Those Darn Wall-Wart Power Supplies!
What to know about using these ubiquitous devices in your plant
A Confidence Monitor for Thy Word Network
INOmini receivers assist the author in monitoring his network
This Documentation Tool May Already Be in Your Pocket
Apple Books can help a broadcast engineer at work and at home
Start Planning Those Spring Site Projects
Are there any jobs that fell off your radar and never got back on...
What to Know About Three-Terminal Voltage Regulators
They’ve been a building block of nearly all electronic circuits since the 1970s
Acoustics 101 for Radio Environments
Regardless of format or content, Job One in radio should be to put out...
In Streaming, Modern Processing and Monitoring Matter
Dan Grimes describes the setup at SOS Radio Network
Josh Bohn Preaches the Religion of Backups
You might think you have full redundancy, but take a closer look
Don’t Let Your Test Gear Go to Waste
Even in 2023, your broadcast electronics plant needs inspection and service
Factors That Affect Your STL Performance
Things to consider when designing a studio-transmitter link
Don’t Let AoIP Intimidate You
Toven says, “There are so many advantages to doing AoIP that they far outweigh...
7 Tips for Better Streaming
Rule No. 1: Make it easy for listeners to hear your station online
Watch Out for This Network Cable
UL Solutions issues a caution about a possible fire hazard
AES Launches Audio Loudness Portal
Goal is “a predictable, consistently satisfying listener experience”
There’s No Such Thing as a Permanent Install
Brad Roybal talks about the adaptability of today’s consoles
For HD Radio, Use the Maximum Authorized Power
Jeff Detweiler talks about other best practices to get the most from your digital...
A Station’s Main Channel Is Usually the Most Profitable
So make sure you’ve maximized it, even if exploring exotic options
Build a Sound Effects Button Box
You’ll make friends on the morning show team with this fun project
Here Are Some Examples of Last-Mile Solutions
Mike Pappas on taking a fresh approach to getting to and from the transmitter
Amazon Simplifies Alexa Radio Skill Process
Amazon recently announced the availability of the Alexa Radio Skills Kit, or RSK, console...
The Days of the 950 MHz Band May Be Numbered
Alex Hartman says new technologies offer diversity of choice but come with tradeoffs
To Inspect Your Tower, Why Not “Go Steady”?
While not cheap, these Canon binoculars deliver amazing results
As Goes Your FM Processing, So Should Your HD1
Jurison emphasizes the need to process those two identically
Don’t Ignore Options to Upgrade in Class
Frank McCoy has a warning about a scenario that you could easily overlook
Shocker! It’s Time to Prepare for Lightning Season
What’s on your lightning protection checklist?
A Costly Lesson in Translator Antenna Selection
Inexpensive antennas have their role, but when they fail it can cost you
Try This With Your AM Processing
Lower the mod peaks and increase clipping slightly to find a sweet spot
Some Down-to-Earth Tips on Grounding
A proper scheme goes a long way toward minimizing damage from lightning.
Let’s Talk About Some Basics of Audio for Radio
It’s important to understand audio as it is used in the facilities we work...
Cameras Solve the Problem
Security cameras can be used for many purposes at a remote transmitter site