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 […]

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 we do not know for sure the signs have not been photoshopped, our intention is to feature the real “oops” of life.) Got a good one? Share!

This one sat in front of a New York City High School for 18 months before someone noticed and reported it to a newspaper.

OK, so look … how would you do if you had to translate your sign into an oriental language?

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, for a moment, might you might be tempted just a but, especially if you have just filed an application in DC and wanted it to be blessed?

Caption suggestions:

Kick Chestnut: “On the eighth day the spectrum was divided, separating the broadcasters from the business band and it was good.”

Our thanks go to Burt and Margaret Weiner for this picture!