In a special edition of Radio World Buyer’s Guide this month, we are featuring profiles of systems installers and integrators.
“The technical landscape of the radio industry is in a constant state of flux, and our integration services are structured to adapt seamlessly to these ongoing developments,” said Gregory Dahl, CPBE, founder of Second Opinion Communications.
It offers a range of support from basic consulting to fully managed turnkey solutions.
For example, at KUFM in Missoula, Mont., it helped with significant enhancements to master control and CTRL-A studios, establishing a robust AoIP system and replacing old infrastructure.
The integration was executed through a structured, three-phase process that included comprehensive assessment, removal of legacy gear, installation of new equipment and operational testing for CTRL-A to become the station’s primary broadcast hub.
KMBQ-FM in Wasilla, Alaska, had relied for years on a Continental transmitter that used a phase rotator to convert single-phase power to three-phase. As the transmitter began to fail, it was replaced with a Nautel NVLT 20 kW transmitter configured for single-phase power.
Second Opinion worked to create an environment that allowed for streamlined electrical and RF management in the station’s new RF facility. Working with station co-owner Marty Bumstead, it also migrated audio and network connections from the old building and upgraded the grounding to enhance reliability and safety.
And Second Opinion was deeply involved with an integration project for Lotus Broadcast in Las Vegas. It included the replacement of audio consoles in nine studios, which necessitated a unified strategy that accommodated customized configurations for every studio and assured seamless transitions to a centralized backup studio.
That project later expanded to include significant upgrades to TOC equipment and improved wiring management. It also involved installation of 6 and 11 GHz microwave systems, upgrades to automation platforms, transmitter replacements and the integration of AM transmission systems.
