[April 1, 2026] An exclusive interview between Barry Mishkind of the BDR and Jeff Welton of Nautel on April 1, 2026 Barry Mishkind (BM): Jeff, Nautel has just announced the new iTube transmitter series, and I have to say—it sounds almost too innovative. Software-defined transmitters… with tubes? Jeff Welton (JW): That’s right, Barry. We asked […]

[April 2021] With commodity prices rising fast this year, unattended sites are vulnerable to theft and vandalism. Richard Rudman discusses another area of concern, so broadcasters can protect themselves. It is an inevitable extension of the physical theft of copper ground radials at AM transmitter sites – and it has finally happened. Thieves are now […]

Sometimes, making a sign is a mixture of being careful and trying to figure out what they are trying to say. Language skills are important … although that can drive you off the track, too! Here are a few of our favorites – for when you just need a chuckle after a hard day. (While […]

Signs that make you wonder … just a bit Picture courtesy: Tom Bosscher. Click on the picture for a “cleaned up” .bmp file by Jerry Mathis

So, there you are, driving down the freeway, minding your own business, and a sign invites you to worship at the FCC. There must be a good caption for this picture. What do you think? Yes, we can see the fine print shows us this is not the FCC we all know and love. But, […]