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					<description><![CDATA[By Barry Mishkind [August 2026] One thing about standards – they keep changing. This is true across many areas of use. FCC Rules have changed a lot in the past months. But the electronics industry is always changing. For one thing, you likely have at least one adapter cable to deal with the various USB [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[By Barry Mishkind [July 2026] The FCC has become very aware of the increasing attacks on broadcasters, and proposes to “harden” broadcasters IP activities. An example of how important it is, the initial requirements are set to go into effect just 60 days after the publication in the Federal Register. What do you need to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[By Barry Mishkind [June 2026] When the folks from the Enforcement Bureau show up at the door, it sure can be hard on the heart and nerves. The reason is easy to explain: whether it is a full technical inspection or one of those “EAS/Tower fence and light visits” from the “Enforcement Specialists,” the result [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[By Barry Mishkind [June 2026] Broadcasters have a lot to do each to get the programming on the air. Sometimes this leads to a lack of preventive maintenance, especially where the site is remote and/or rural. Still, this is essential to prevent trouble that often can be easily avoided. Building a good maintenance program is [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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