Products & Newsletters
Contributor Pro-File: Tom Atkins
Meet the professionals who write for Radio magazine.
This month: Stationary Modernization
Tom Atkins
Corporate Vice President/Director of Engineering
Backyard Broadcasting
Buffalo, NY
Atkins has been in broadcasting for more than 35 years working for broadcasting companies including Capital Cities, Taft, Keymarket, Sinclair and Entercom. He started as a disc jockey on WUSJ Lockport, NY, while attending college for engineering science. In later years he worked as an on-air personality and chief engineer for the legendary WKBW Buffalo, NY. His broadcast engineering experience includes 50kW AM directional stations, high-power FM stations, studio re-builds, studio consolidation, transmitter site rebuilds, computer software writing, computer maintenance and television engineering. Along with his engineering experience, he is experienced in voice-over production and radio programming.
Acceptable Use Policy blog comments powered by Disqus
[an error occurred while processing this directive]
Today in Radio History
Milestones From Radio's Past
The history of radio broadcasting extends beyond the work of a few famous inventors.
EAS Information More on EAS
FCC Publishes Fifth Report and Order on EAS
The new rules take effect April 30, 2012.
FEMA Releases 2012 Supplemental Guidance Report
The purpose of the document is to promote consistency in policy across Federal grant programs, and to ensure compatibility among Federally funded projects.
EAS/CAP FAQ
Now that FEMA has adopted the CAP1.2 standard, broadcasters are asking questions about the deadline to install equipment and updates to the EAS rules.
NWS XML/Atom Feed for CAP Messages
The feed provides feeds for all US states and territories.
How Much Data in CAP?
Now that the IPAWS OPEN server is on-line, it makes sense to get your CAP-enabled EAS equipment going.
Wallpaper Calendar
Radio 2012 Calendar Wallpaper
Need a calendar for your computer desktop? Use one of ours.
The Wire
A virtual press conference
Information from manufacturers and associations about industry news, products, technology and business announcements.
Current Issue
Inside the Radio Network
Take a peek into Dial Global to see how the syndicator delivers programming to your station.
Browse Back Issues
[an error occurred while processing this directive]Also in the May Issue
Sections
