Spring Cleaning – the Broadcast IT Edition
[May 2014] They are not all sitting inside nice racks. Lurking under desks and sales cubicle counters, hiding inside cabinets, or nearly forgotten …
Written by Barry Mishkind with Jack Follman on . Posted in Broadcast Software Solutions.
[May 2014] They are not all sitting inside nice racks. Lurking under desks and sales cubicle counters, hiding inside cabinets, or nearly forgotten …
Written by Barry Mishkind on . Posted in Site Operations, Towers.
[May 2014] Most of the time, after a tower site is constructed, it is assumed it will “just be there” for as long …
Written by Hal Kneller on . Posted in Transmitters.
[March 2014] FM stations often run into coverage problems due to transmitter location or terrain issues. Boosters can fill in coverage, but not …
Written by Clay Freinwald on . Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry.
[May 2014] Newspaper reports about copper thefts have slowed of late. But that does not mean the problem is gone. Site security is …
Written by Dave Dunsmoor on . Posted in Solutions & Tech Tips.
[April 2014] At some point, every tech needs to do some soldering, either to make a new connection or repair/replacement. Good soldering practices …
Written by Clay Freinwald on . Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry.
[April 2014] The Spring NAB Show had more than the usual EAS activity this year, at least four sessions focused on status, problems, …
Written by Stephen Rutherford on . Posted in Management & Operations.
[April 2014] Saving money is always popular with management. Yet, for many stations, a review of the phone bills often uncovers waste. Stephen …
Written by Clay Freinwald on . Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry.
[March 2014] Decades ago, many AM stations were built on the edge of town, or out in the boonies. Growth has often led …
Written by Kevin Kidd on . Posted in Ground Systems.
[March 2014] Copper prices have become a major cost for broadcasters. Even though it has dropped from over $4.60 a pound to the …
Written by Steve Lampen on . Posted in Station Design & Construction.
[March 2014] When building or refurbishing a facility), it is important to select the right gear for the job. Whether microphones, consoles, or …