Welcome to the Radio magazine NAB2005 Preview. The NAB convention is the largest broadcasting event of the year, and this year's convention is expected to be another record-attendance event. Digital technologies are maturing, radio ad sales are up and the economy continues to show signs of recovery. There should be a general feeling of positive thoughts at the convention.

Our convention preview has many elements to help you prepare for the show. The exhibit hall is the center of activity and overflows with new product introductions. This issue of Radio magazine is packed with useful information to help you navigate the floor.

The FASTtrack--a Radio magazine exclusive--organizes the exhibitors into product categories, and then sorts them according to booth number. This is done so that you can plot the shortest course — the fastest track — between exhibitors showing the products you seek.

And be sure to take the FASTtrack with you on your PDA. Download the Radio magazine FASTtrack, Exhibitor Directory and BEC Session Guide to your Palm or Pocket PC today. The files are on the Radio magazine website. Look for the FASTtrack for PDA link. See you in Las Vegas.

FASTtrack Index