Sign Off 

The computer hard drive is 50 years old this month. Take a look at the IBM RAMAC, which held 5MB of data and was the size of a refrigerator.

Acoustical Design Details 

When we began our design efforts for the new Air America Studios, we had to address four main issues: studio layout, accommodation of technical equipment,

A report card on HD Radio 

The last time I conducted my field study on HD Radio in the stores was in the August 2005 issue. Unfortunately, not much has changed.

Harris Platinum Z 

With multiple transmitters and transmitter sites, Clear Channel Chicago has selected the Harris Z series transmitter for primary use. The three split-level HD Radio systems have been operating problem-free since mid-December 2005.

Audio Design Associates HD-Pro 

Radio stations finally have an HD Radio monitor that can be mounted in a rack to interface with the professional equipment within a radio station.

New Products 

Check out new products from Axia Audio, Digigram, Digital Juke Box, Energy-Onix, Marshall Electronics, Microboards Technology, OMT Technologies, Pop 2 Life, Prophet Systems Innovations, Wireready and Yamaha.

XM and Sirius experiencing regulatory problems 

There have been widespread complaints that some satellite radio receivers that use low-band FM frequencies to transmit the incoming satellite signal to on-board car radio receivers “bleed through” so that persons in nearby cars receive the signals intended for the subscriber’s car radio.

Airways and airwaves 

The FAA seeks greater control of some broadcast spectrum in a new proposal for rulemaking. It's troubling that the FAA NPRM deals with EMI in a broad way, but this fits with how the FAA has always viewed spectrum issues

Barix Technology Instreamer, Exstreamer 

Barix manufactures TCP/IP-based network amplified audio products that can be used within local area networks and over the Internet.

Continuing education and certification 

Enhancing your skill set is an affirmative way to affect change in your career. Change is positive and ultimately allows you to control your own destiny

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