August 2010
Viewpoint
Realities of Media Ownership
While the FCC defends it media ownership rules in court, some commissioners have a simplified view of what it takes to serve the public interest.
Features
Modern Telephone Interfaces
POTS, ISDN, VoIP and beyond.
WDDH: The Big Dog Gets a Facelift
Originally built in 1986 as WKYN, WDDH (95-7 The Hound) was wheezing along with aging analog consoles that needed constant repair and dated handmade chipboard and plywood furniture. You should see the facility now.
Insight to IBOC 22 - Aug 2010
The Radio magazine DAB Answer series continues with the 22nd installment, which looks inside assymentrical sidebands and data tagging.
Managing Technology
Tower Siting and the Environment
Environmental protection issues for towers extend beyond air, water and wildlife. It also includes historical buildings, landmarks, protected lands and national parks.
FCC Update
Public File Refresher
While it is true there is little if any demand to see broadcast public files, the public file rule is still on the books and is one of the favorite items that an FCC inspector will ask for.
Products and Technology
Field Report: Broadcast Devices DAB-300
The DAB-300 is an automated AES3 switcher that will choose one of four AES3 inputs, and route it to all four AES3 outputs, based on basic configuration parameters.
Field Report: Barix Exstreamer 1000
Functioning as both an encoder or a decoder, the Exstreamer 1000 can get audio there using a modest amount of bandwidth.
New Products (Aug 2010)
New products from Adam Professional Audio, Radio Design Labs, Tascam and Whirlwind.
2010 Product Source
The Radio magazine annual compendium of new products, including the Radio magazine Pick Hits and special sections highlighting remotes, production and more.
Tech Tips
Remote Equipment Reset
Michael Bradford needed a better way to reboot the codecs without driving 45 miles.
More on Portable Lighting
Ideas to shed light on your work.
Sign Off
A Technical History of WHAV
Tim Cocodiscusses the construction and growth of the AM/FM combo station between 1947 and the early 1980s.
Broadband Growth Through 2009
According to the Broadband Forum, broadband growth was steady in 2009, with a pick-up in every region in the fourth quarter.
General
Currents Headlines from the August 2010 Issue
The online headlines from the August 2010 issue of Radio magazine.
Contributor Pro-File: Kirk Chestnut, CPBE
This month: Kirk Chestnut, CPBE; Assistant Chief Engineer; Entercom Communications; Kansas City
August 2010 Advertiser Links
Links to the advertisers in the August 2010 issue of Radio magazine.
Today in Radio History
Milestones From Radio's Past
The history of radio broadcasting extends beyond the work of a few famous inventors.
Digital Edition
Each Issue as a Digital Edition
Read each issue online in our Digital Edition Format in your Web browser.
EAS Information More on EAS
NWS XML/Atom Feed for CAP Messages
The feed provides feeds for all US states and territories.
Wallpaper Calendar
Radio 2013 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
Noise Elimination at WKSU's Akron News Bureau
This high-visibility and high-traffic area got the full acoustic treatment.
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