Tech Tips
A Confidence Monitor for Thy Word Network
INOmini receivers assist the author in monitoring his network
Tech Tips
Tech Tips
This Documentation Tool May Already Be in Your Pocket
Apple Books can help a broadcast engineer at work and at home
Tech Tips
Start Planning Those Spring Site Projects
Are there any jobs that fell off your radar and never got back on...
Tech Tips
What to Know About Three-Terminal Voltage Regulators
They’ve been a building block of nearly all electronic circuits since the 1970s
Tech Tips
Acoustics 101 for Radio Environments
Regardless of format or content, Job One in radio should be to put out...
News Makers
In Streaming, Modern Processing and Monitoring Matter
Dan Grimes describes the setup at SOS Radio Network
Headlines
NRSC Publishes Metadata Guidelines for Streaming Audio
A new publication from the National Radio Systems Committee provides metadata guidelines for streaming...
News Makers
Josh Bohn Preaches the Religion of Backups
You might think you have full redundancy, but take a closer look
Tech Tips
Don’t Let Your Test Gear Go to Waste
Even in 2023, your broadcast electronics plant needs inspection and service
Tech Tips
Factors That Affect Your STL Performance
Things to consider when designing a studio-transmitter link
News Makers
Don’t Let AoIP Intimidate You
Toven says, “There are so many advantages to doing AoIP that they far outweigh...
Radio IT Management
7 Tips for Better Streaming
Rule No. 1: Make it easy for listeners to hear your station online
From the Editor
Radio Gets Its Head Around “Everything as a Service”
A special report on how radio technology continues to move to the service model
Tech Tips
Watch Out for This Network Cable
UL Solutions issues a caution about a possible fire hazard
Tech Tips
Broadcasters Have More STL Options Than Ever
In the era of Internet Protocol, users have the luxury of choice
Headlines
AES Launches Audio Loudness Portal
Goal is “a predictable, consistently satisfying listener experience”
Guest Commentaries
Are You Using an Unsupported OS? Read This!
Don’t be lulled into thinking out-of-date systems can protect you
News Makers
There’s No Such Thing as a Permanent Install
Brad Roybal talks about the adaptability of today’s consoles
News Makers
For HD Radio, Use the Maximum Authorized Power
Jeff Detweiler talks about other best practices to get the most from your digital...
News Makers
A Station’s Main Channel Is Usually the Most Profitable
So make sure you’ve maximized it, even if exploring exotic options
News Makers
Workflows Demand a Cohesive Design Approach
Mike Dorris says console customization is about more than add-on features
Tech Tips
Build a Sound Effects Button Box
You’ll make friends on the morning show team with this fun project
Guest Commentaries
Here Are Some Examples of Last-Mile Solutions
Mike Pappas on taking a fresh approach to getting to and from the transmitter
Radio IT Management
Amazon Simplifies Alexa Radio Skill Process
Amazon recently announced the availability of the Alexa Radio Skills Kit, or RSK, console...
Workbench
Protect Your Transmitter Site Phone Line
Fred shares a tip from Charlie, and we share it with you!
News Makers
The Days of the 950 MHz Band May Be Numbered
Alex Hartman says new technologies offer diversity of choice but come with tradeoffs
Product Evaluations
To Inspect Your Tower, Why Not “Go Steady”?
While not cheap, these Canon binoculars deliver amazing results
Digital Radio
As Goes Your FM Processing, So Should Your HD1
Jurison emphasizes the need to process those two identically
Tech Tips
Don’t Ignore Options to Upgrade in Class
Frank McCoy has a warning about a scenario that you could easily overlook
Tech Tips
Shocker! It’s Time to Prepare for Lightning Season
What’s on your lightning protection checklist?
Tech Tips
A Costly Lesson in Translator Antenna Selection
Inexpensive antennas have their role, but when they fail it can cost you
Tech Tips
Try This With Your AM Processing
Lower the mod peaks and increase clipping slightly to find a sweet spot
Tech Tips
Some Down-to-Earth Tips on Grounding
A proper scheme goes a long way toward minimizing damage from lightning.
Radio IT Management
Cloud Brings Simplified Workflows, Cautious Expansion
At Northwestern Media, Murphey preaches redundancy in network infrastructure
Tech Tips
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...