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Measuring AM Modulation

The modulation depth of an AM station is more than a measurement of loudness. As has been known for many years, …

Given the expense of a mod monitor that is read infrequently, some stations have opted to use only the meter in …

The most basic, simple to use diagnostic tool for AM stations is the Modulation Monitor. Inovonics Model 525N displays the most …

It is quite common for several stations to share one engineer, perhaps only on a contract basis. Even in some larger …

Written by Mark Grant Posted in Monitoring.

This is the third in a series of articles that help show what we can learn from modulation monitors and how …

Written by Mark Grant Posted in Monitoring.

At one time, modulation monitors displayed just enough to determine if a station met FCC Rules regarding modulation and signal to …

Written by Mark Grant Posted in Monitoring.

Digital technology has brought about many changes in the broadcast industry, including how we monitor a station’s signal with our test …

Written by Jim Wood Posted in Monitoring.

Listening to a station on the car radio is not enough to know exactly what is happening. Proper test gear should …

At first, stations just put their audio stream on the Internet to see if anyone would listen. Quality and levels were …

At first, stations just put their audio stream on the Internet to see if anyone would listen. Quality and levels were …