Telco and Telephone Accessories

Field Report: JK Audio Remote Mix 4

, By Chris Wygal

With the Remote Mix 4, JK Audio has introduced 21st century cell phone and Bluetooth technology to the remote broadcast clique. In this age of wireless-ness, it’s a timely introduction

On-air Telephone Interfaces

, By Tom Hartnett

Radio broadcasters rely heavily on their telephones. Whether used for news, interviews, contests, requests or talk radio, the ability to easily manage phones on-air is a long-standing requirement, and that’s unlikely to change

Broadcast Bionics Upgrades Phonebox Solo

Broadcast Bionics will be showing an upgraded version of Phonebox Solo at NAB 2008.

BSW Picks up Broadcast Bionics

Broadcast Bionics has appointed Broadcast Supply Worldwide (BSW) as a dealer for the Phonebox Solo broadcast telephone system.

The End of Analog Cell Service

On Feb. 18, 2008, FCC rules will no longer require cellular telephone companies to provide analog service.

Broadcast Bionics represents Axia in the UK

Axia Audio has tapped Broadcast Bionics of West Sussex, England as the UK distributor for Axia IP-Audio networking products.

Comrex Upgrades Access

Comrex Corporation has just released a firmware upgrade for its Access line of codecs.

JK Audio Ships Daptor Three

When introduced at NAB2007, the company said that it would ship the product by mid-August and it has met that goal.

Comrex Provides Portable Access to Courthouse Remote

Following allegations of illegal dog fighting, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick made a scheduled appearance for his arraignment on federal charges at a courthouse in Richmond, VA.

JK Audio Ships Remote Mix 4

JK Audio unveiled the Remote Mix 4 portable mixer at NAB2007, and at that time announced a delivery date in mid-July.

Comrex Ships Access Portable

Comrex is now shipping its Access portable stereo BRIC IP codec.

Field Report: Salem Radio Labs Call Commander

, by William Harrison

Call screening software is critical to any talk station's operation. Finding a system that be configured to the station's needs is important, and the ability to try it before you buy it can help the selection process. Because the Call Commander software from Salem Radio Labs is free, trying it out is as simple as finding enough time to download and install it.

Field Report: Comrex BRIC

, By Tom Hartnett

On an unseasonably warm and sunny New England day, the Comrex engineering team set forth boldly to test BRIC on as many publicly available hotspots as possible.

Reliable Connections

, By Chriss Scherer, editor

While remotes and live events are the primary use, many stations are using POTS and ISDN codecs for back-up STLs and other itinerant applications.

Field Report: Clenney Communications Optelator II

, By Joe Ternovan, CSRE

After the third lightning strike, Joe Ternovan, chief engineer of Infinity Columbus, OH, looked into other means of protecting the system from lightning strikes through the telephone line. He found the Clenney Communications Optelator.