That FCC Fine is How Much?

Written by Barry Mishkind on July 9, 2014. Posted in Station Inspections.

[July 2014] When the folks from the Enforcement Bureau show up at the door, it sure can be hard on the heart and …

Site Security FLAP: F is for Fences

Written by Kevin Kidd on June 30, 2014. Posted in Ground Systems.

[June 2014] Without a secure transmitter site, a broadcast station cannot properly maintain its on-air operations. That is why protection from everything from …

Your FCC Questions Answered

Written by Cary Tepper on June 30, 2014. Posted in FCC Rules & Regulations.

[June 2014] We continue with our series of answers to questions posed by BDR readers. DC Communications Attorney Cary Tepper is at your …

Testing Your Solid-State Rectifiers

Written by Gary Minker on June 23, 2014. Posted in Maintenance Shift.

[June 2014] Even as everything goes digital, the solid-state rectifier is still the primary building block for the power sources which make virtually …

Innovation Continues at Nautel: Meet The GV10

Written by Alex Hartman on June 14, 2014. Posted in Antennas.

[June 2014] The change from tubes to solid state was a big jump in technology for transmitters, significantly reducing running and maintenance costs. …