Tech Tips
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 Editors
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
From the Editors
The Right Solution Is Often the Simplest
Then if you can’t figure it out, proceed to the unknown
Tech Tips
Tips for RF System Installation and Maintenance
Sean Edwards explains that just about anything can happen to cause failure in an...
Tech Tips
Distortion Detective: The Case of the Irritating Audio
Both the AM and its FM translator were exhibiting this annoying problem
Tech Tips
10 Dumb Things Smart People Do When Testing Electricity
A quick reminder from Fluke of what not to do when taking electrical measurements
Guest Commentaries
Easy No-Budget Tips for Better Transmitter Care
Improve your maintenance program using the versatility of your remote control
Headlines
Transmission Talk Tuesday Airs 50th Episode
Series led by Jeff Welton continues this month
Tech Tips
How to Get the Most Out of SGrewind
It allows listeners to use a “scrubbing feature” within the audio app
Tech Tips
With Automation, You’re Buying More Than a Product
Let’s look at key areas to consider when assessing automation
Guest Commentaries
Virtualizing Your Audio Processing: A Checklist
Achieve high-density, virtual deployment of audio processing
Reader's Forum
Letter to the Editor: A Genset Reset Rethink
Let’s think this one through a little bit
Radio IT Management
Network Monitoring on a Budget
Paessler PRTG lets me monitor 100 devices for free