Backup Includes Audio Processing
[September 2024] It always seems like whenever everything is running right, some unexpected problem – or a disaster – is getting ready to …
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The Loudest Do Not Always Win
[September 2024] The relationship between station engineer and the program director can be productive – or a constant battle. Each wants the station …
The Western Birdcage Revolutionizes Audio
[September 2024] Some parts of broadcasting have not changed since its very beginnings. People do not talk in digital fashion – we have …
Another Lost Art: Soldering
[April 2024] A lot of equipment is not modular. Ron Schacht still finds himself called in to work on older gear and devise …
WCCO – 102 Years On The Air
[April 2024] Long a significant force in the Twin Cities market, WCCO, Minneapolis, has also been a pioneer station in many respects, consistently …
You Really Must Listen
[August 2024] Have you – or your Chief Operator – actually listened to your on-air product recently? There are a number of reasons …
Inspect Your Tower Regularly
[July 2024] Almost every list of “Good Practices” includes a regular inspection of a station’s tower(s) and antenna(s). But what should be included, …
In Disaster Time, How Will You Fare?
When the storm hits it is already past time to get ready. Now you get to see if your preparations will carry you …
Avoiding Downtime When Disaster Strikes
What would you do if you could not reach your transmitter site for an extended period of time? Forest fires can and do …
Do We Still Need the ABIP?
[June 2024] The FCC executed agreements with state broadcast associations in 2003, which began the Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program, or ABIP. By 2010, …