My View On Radio’s Future Written by Dave Dunsmoor Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. Is the current threat to AM radio – or more? Dave has some thoughts. Hello! Today, I am goin to talk … Continue reading
AI AI AI … Oh, No! Written by Mike Vanhooser Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. There is a lot of controversy and buzz about A.I. going on. So here is a perspective from an Engineer, who also happens … Continue reading
Is Broadcast Radio on Borrowed Time? Written by Eric Scace Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. It is often stated that the broadcast industry is at a crossroads. However, not unlike so many industries affected by the … Continue reading
Is It Time for Digital AM to Take the Stage? Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. For some two decades now, the industry has been seeking a way to help the older band by fostering “AM Improvement.” … Continue reading
The Need for Engineers – an Alternative View Written by Dana Puopolo Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. Consolidation has continued over the past two decades, reducing the number of working broadcast engineers dramatically. Are broadcast engineers heading the … Continue reading
The Multi-Media Opportunity for Radio Written by Michael Dudding Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. In the old days, radio was music over the air, TV was talking pictures, and newspapers were words on ink and … Continue reading
Why Good Broadcasters Leave the Industry Written by Michael Dudding Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. In many places, working in a radio station is no longer the “plum job” that used to be prized. Not only … Continue reading
Is AM Improvement Really Possible? Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. As the new Administration takes office, a change in the makeup of the FCC is under way. The new Chairman, Ajit … Continue reading
Calling the Engineer Over the Years: Almost Anything Besides Smoke Signals Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. It is time for Clay again – this time remembering the Good Ole Days before evolution changed the way station engineers … Continue reading
Even Rural Stations Serve the Public Interest Written by Bill Putney Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. Lately, there is a lot of interest in “AM Improvement” in general. But Bill Putney points out that many rural stations … Continue reading
Talking Like an Old Hand Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. As times and technology change, common terms often change their meaning, and can create curious turns of phrase. Sometimes the younger … Continue reading
Can AM Be Saved? Should AM Be Saved? Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. A lot of ideas are being tossed around as to how to help AM radio. Revitalization, translators, FM allocations, and other … Continue reading
AM Revitalization: Going Back to the Future? Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. Ever since FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai announced his i support of AM Revitalization, stations around the country have been hoping the … Continue reading
Why Your Main Transmitter Setup Is Not Enough Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. Maintenance, repair, or replacement of transmission gear can be very simple when your station is alone on a site. But what … Continue reading
Recovery in the Aftermath of a Disaster Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. With a hurricane currently working its way up the East Coast, this is a good time to consider whether your plant … Continue reading
Keep Your Copper in the Ground Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. Newspaper reports about copper thefts have slowed of late. But that does not mean the problem is gone. Site security is … Continue reading
Is Your EAS Gear Ready for Action? Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. The Spring NAB Show had more than the usual EAS activity this year, at least four sessions focused on status, problems, … Continue reading
Problems When the Lease Runs Out Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry. Decades ago, many AM stations were built on the edge of town, or out in the boonies. Growth has often led … Continue reading
