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Greetings from your broadcast friends out on the Desert…
This is BDR Newsletter 837, Volume 17, #4 for August 27, 2025

LET THE FCC KNOW!
The NPRM for the “re-examination” of the EAS has now been published in the Federal Register. Comments are due in September.

FORM ONE
Yes, you are tired of hearing about this. Yes, the deadline is more than a month away. But those of you who know the FCC servers know how difficult the servers can be at deadline. Those new to the ETRS should take advantage of the time to ensure they have the right login credentials and information on station contacts and EAS equipment before trying to file the report.

AUDIO ZEN
Yes, you can buy an audio processor, plug it in, and use a pre-set for decent audio. But when you hear a station with outstanding audio, it proves that audio processing is as much an art as a science. David Reaves has been known for his work with the audio processors he has developed. This week, we welcome David as our guest presenter to discuss his latest audio processor – the Zen 10. His theme is sure to provoke your interest: “It does something by doing nothing.”

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