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Looking for information about broadcast antennas? Read about this topic in the latest articles from Radio magazine. Follow the links below.
A Foundation for the Future
Mar 1, 2007,
By Keith Stuhlmann
In its most basic description, this project entailed the addition of a 40 feet by 60 feet space attached to an older, steel-framed transmission facility, but the story extends far beyond the basics. 
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The path to upgrading
Mar 1, 2007,
By John Battison, P.E., technical editor, RF
From finding land to filing a Form 302: an overview of the steps for completing an upgrade.
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Living with your license
Jan 1, 2007,
By John Battison, P.E., technical editor, RF
Your new or latest station license has arrived. How you deal with it can have a huge effect on your future.
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Jampro JHPC
Oct 1, 2006,
By Todd Noordyk
Accumulated ice can wreak havoc on some antennas if you aren't careful. One station in Manistique, MI, has found the Jampro JHPC to be a reliable choice through the sever winters.
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The vertical challenge
Jan 1, 2006,
by David Nicholson and William A. Griswold Jr., PE, SE
As broadcasters rush to prepare for adoption of the new standard, the time is ripe to step back to consider the state of the radio tower industry and the effect Revision G will have on it.
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In tune with detuning
Sep 1, 2005,
By Joe L. Bellis, CPBE
As cellular towers began to proliferate, the interference to broadcast antenna systems became apparent, and AM broadcasters sought redress from the FCC.
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The final Element
Aug 1, 2005,
By Doug Irwin
Examine some ideas and items to look for in the budgeting and planning process as they apply to FM and AM antennas.
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Dielectric HDR Plus
Apr 1, 2005,
By Henry Downs
The most daunting task of IBOC has been how to combine the analog and digital signals in a cost-effective manner. Dielectric believes it has the answer.
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FM IBOC site preparation
Mar 1, 2005,
By John Battison, P.E., technical editor, RF
What steps should you take when constructing a new facility for IBOC?
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Antenna currents and field strength
Jun 1, 2004,
By John Battison, P.E., technical editor, RF
Sometimes we lose sight of the relationship between current in an antenna and the resulting field strength value.
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Safety first
May 1, 2004,
By Kevin McNamara, CNE
It may seem that a typical broadcast facility doesn't have all the safety concerns of a construction site or a manufacturing facility, but accidents happen.
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IBOC antennas
Nov 1, 2003,
By John Battison, P.E., technical editor, RF
Despite the hiatus in nighttime operation for AM IBOC, antenna research is continuing in an effort to comply with the FCC's existing requirements of two antennas for FM IBOC, and develop a system using one antenna that will satisfy the FCC's requirements.
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Standing waves and antennas
Jan 1, 2003,
By John Battison, P.E., technical editor, RF
 When problems of abnormal VSWR occur, they generally result from mechanical or electrical damage due to the transmission line or antenna, and frequently to heavy ice formation on the antenna.
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More on IBOC Antennas
Oct 1, 2001,
By Richard Fry
The article titled "Transmission: Implementing IBOC" in the October 2001 issue of BE Radio is very informative, but one concept in it may need further
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