Tech Tips
Don’t Confuse PA Efficiency With Overall Efficiency
The latter is a better gauge when shopping, says Mark Persons
Tech Tips
News Makers
Total Cost of Ownership Is a Key Consideration
Buying a transmitter? Ted Lantz says also look for redundancy
Radio IT Management
10 Alternatives for “Remoting In”
Free or inexpensive options abound for accessing your systems remotely
From the Editor
Learn From Top System Integrators
How can you get the most out of your SI relationship?
Tech Tips
Brand Loyalty Is a Big Factor When TX Shopping
History and a good working relationship count for a lot
Tech Tips
Your Mentorship Matters
Award-winning engineer Mark Persons celebrates a time-honored tradition
News Makers
Buying RF? Think Down the Road
Greg Dahl talked with us about smart transmitter shopping
Tech Tips
Build a Customizable Thermal Sensor
I used it for a purpose-built low-power FM transmitter
Guest Commentaries
These Audio Tools Do a Lot, Many on a Budget
Feed ’em a clean signal and keep ’em engaged
From the Editor
Sometimes It’s Best to Roll Your Own
There is great satisfaction in building your own problem-solving gadgets.
News Makers
Transmitters: What Is Your Highest Value Proposition?
Engineers at WAMU steer investments to where they’ll do the most good
Tech Tips
A Three-Phase Power Tutorial – Part 1
Engineers must have a good understanding of three-phase power
Tech Tips
Streaming Audio Loudness Guidelines Explained
A new AES document recommends procedures suited to fixed and mobile listening
Radio IT Management
Small Steps Mean Large Leaps in Network Security
Taking care of the small things can greatly reduce your exposure to hacks
Guest Commentaries
Let’s Talk About Mono
A commentary on why talk radio stations should be broadcasting in mono, not stereo
NAB Show
Why Well-Dressed Towers May Wear Flared Skirts
Cox, Dawson explore the benefits of umbrella-spoke feed for MW towers
Reader's Forum
Letter: We’ll Get Back to You
How reliable is your supplier's off-hours service support?
From the Editor
How to Survive in a Small Market
Kevin Thomas shares some station hacks. What are yours?
Tech Tips
Does Anyone Know What the Correct Level Is?
Consistency is the key to good radio audio. Take pride in yours
Workbench
Workbench: Get Funky with Adafruit Audio FX
Send us your project ideas for this nifty sound board
Workbench
Workbench: Adaptors Help Solve Pin 1 Problems
Also, some options for lubricating locks when things get cold
Workbench
Use an Octopus to Check Components
Also, consider 3M Cold Shrink for your next tower cable run
Workbench
It’s Always the Right Season to Check Your Backups
Consider the case of this non-functioning RF amplifier
Business and Law
NATE Issues New Climber/Rescuer Training Standard
The updated safety resource offers guidance on climbing and rescue training
Tech and Gear
Harden Your Facility Against Lightning
Distinguished EE Ed Lobnitz shares useful resources to help you guard against lightning
Tech Tips
Keep Your RF Plant Cool, Clean and Well-Grounded
Our conversation with Nautel tips maven Jeff Welton
Tech Tips
Tips to Help Diminish Streaming Delay
For streamers, the trick is to manage latency to keep listeners in sync
Tech Tips
Your Power, Your Transmitter and You
Factors to consider in creating a power utilization plan
Workbench
Workbench: The importance of microphone cable shields
Also, watch how a computer can model an FM directional pattern
Guest Commentaries
Life Is Good — As Long as You Have Internet
Site maintenance benefits from reliable connectivity in many ways
Products
RF Venue Wireless Performance Calculator Debuts Online
Free online Performance Calculator assesses potential RF interference based on site setup
Tech Tips
57 Tips from the Manager’s Engineering Notebook
“Everything a manager should know to help the engineer,” from Paul Freeman Tinkle
Tech Tips
Understand These New RFR Rules
They don’t change exposure limits but you should understand their implications
Tech Tips
Alike, but Not Alike: Broadcast vs. Ham Radio
Experience in amateur radio can be a boon to the radio engineer
Road Warrior
What’s in Your Radio News Toolkit?
We’d like to hear from you with the list of tools you use
Tech Tips
Audio Performance Testing on the Cheap
The on-air sound can never be better than the cheapest link
Tech Tips
Ferrite Toroids Can Be an Engineer’s Best Pal
Proper use of ferrites can go a long way to protecting your equipment