Tech Tips
Working With Caps in a Phase Converter
At first glance, this looked like a tedious project
Tech Tips
Tech Tips
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the VLAN
Cris Alexander used virtualization to separate traffic within Crawford's Chicago-area link
Guest Commentaries
Has YOUR Station Gone Digital?
Now is a great time to evaluate whether initiating digital broadcasts makes sense
News Makers
Today’s HD Radio Installations Are Far Simpler
We talk with iHeartMedia’s Greg Savoldi about how the process has changed
Radio IT Management
Troubleshooting an Alarming Situation
Why wasn’t data getting to our four internet radio monitors?
Digital Radio
HD Radio Blend Is Designed to Be Seamless
So monitor and course-correct what is important to you
News Makers
Older Translators Can Be a Challenge to Maintain
“Every time I visit them, there is something that needs attention”
News Makers
Lessons From 38 Years of Running Translators
Terry Cowan shares with us the benefit of his expertise
Tech Tips
How to Be There When It Counts the Most
Valerie Geller shares tips from experts on preparing for disasters
News Makers
Treat That Translator With Respect
Its installation merits mostly the same considerations as a full-service station does
Guest Commentaries
Prepare Your AoIP for Wind, Rain and Fire
Natural disasters should prompt us to think about technical continuity
Guest Commentaries
We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Power Plant
Radio managers need to take the coming threat more seriously
Roots of Radio
Restoring a 1951 Silvertone 10 Clock Radio
Step-by-step, Chuck Gloman takes us through this vintage radio restoration
Tech Tips
Generator Power Is Primary at This Site
It may be all that keeps you from being off the air for days
Gregg Skall
An Overview of the FM Translator Rules
Attorney Gregg Skall dips into the Code of Federal Regulations
News Makers
A Regulatory “Refresh” for Translators Is Overdue
Jim Turvaville reflects on changes in the FM landscape
News Makers
Translators Are a Phenomenal Tool With Many Applications
We discuss best practices with Jeremy Preece
Tech Tips
Look What You Can Do With Ohm’s Law
It can help engineers clear up technical problems and create solutions
Tech Tips
Your Site Still Needs the Human Touch
Things can really go wrong when no one is paying attention
Workbench
Lovely Weather for a Transmitter Sleigh Ride
Use these wintertime tips to keep your transmitter building heated, locks thawed and toes...
News Makers
Solar Power Project Shines for WNRI
Family-owned station installed an array nine years ago
Radio IT Management
How We Automate Downloads of Audio From FTP
The goal of this exercise is to remove the opportunity for error in our...
Tech Tips
New LPFM? Get Help With the Basics
Pay attention to concepts like ventilation, surge protection and grounding
Tech Tips
Alcohol Ink Makes Your LEDs Stand Out
Badly labeled color indicators can cause confusion or mask an unsafe condition
Tech Tips
Streaming Offers “Radio Wannabes” a Way to Start
The next time someone asks the question, you might share the following thoughts
Reader's Forum
A Suggestion to Improve Chuck Gloman’s Cable
Connecting the headphone output of a mobile device to the turntable input of a...
Reader's Forum
More Transmitter Site Security Tips
"A simply curious trespasser could leave your site vulnerable to others with more nefarious...
Reader's Forum
Letter: It Falls on the Engineer to Ensure Transmitter Site Security
Also, Radio World shares some past stories with tips for protecting station assets
Tech Tips
Create an MP3-to-Phono Cable
Wouldn’t you love to have your MP3 music play through your vintage radio?
Guest Commentaries
Don’t Throw Away Your Old Hardware Just Yet
A grasp of digital audio starts with understanding analog principles
Business and Law
Can You Ace This Quiz on FCC Compliance?
Failure to comply with commission rules could spell disaster for radio stations
News Makers
Self-Inspection Guides Are a Powerful New Tool
NAB and SBE stepped in to fill a gap left earlier by the FCC
Guest Commentaries
Make Your Tower Site More Secure
Cloud-based technology brings new monitoring and control capabilities
Radio IT Management
A DIY Project With Some Help From ChatGPT
Craft a studio talk timer with Python and Raspberry Pi
Tech Tips
Laser Cutting Services Can Make Your Job Easier
I’ve used them to mount toggle switches, FM coaxial switches, dummy loads and more
Tech Tips
Rules and Tips for New LPFMs to Keep in Mind
When constructing a station it’s important to follow your CP to the letter