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
NAB Updates Digital Dash Best Practices
Report that helps stations assess their metadata includes fresh market audits
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
NRSC Publishes Metadata Guidelines for Streaming Audio
A new publication from the National Radio Systems Committee provides metadata guidelines for streaming...
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
Radio Gets Its Head Around “Everything as a Service”
A special report on how radio technology continues to move to the service model
Watch Out for This Network Cable
UL Solutions issues a caution about a possible fire hazard
Broadcasters Have More STL Options Than Ever
In the era of Internet Protocol, users have the luxury of choice
AES Launches Audio Loudness Portal
Goal is “a predictable, consistently satisfying listener experience”
Are You Using an Unsupported OS? Read This!
Don’t be lulled into thinking out-of-date systems can protect you
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
Workflows Demand a Cohesive Design Approach
Mike Dorris says console customization is about more than add-on features
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...
Protect Your Transmitter Site Phone Line
Fred shares a tip from Charlie, and we share it with you!
The Days of the 950 MHz Band May Be Numbered
Alex Hartman says new technologies offer diversity of choice but come with tradeoffs