December 2012
Viewpoint
The 2012 Salary Survey in Review
As part of our annual Salary Survey, we ask respondents what they would like to change about their jobs. The answers might surprise you.
Features
WYSO 91.3 FM Turns Relocation Adversity into Opportunity
There were many challenges and hurdles during the project, but station personnel persevered to the benefit of the Miami Valley's public radio audience.
Test and Measurement Needs for the Shop
With so much streaming media, digital audio, digital RF and more around the station, new tools have become necessary. If you were to build an engineering shop today, what test equipment is necessary, and what's available?
Managing Technology
Social Media Software
Terrestrial radio has been slow to keep up with the offerings of social media-centric Internet radio platforms such as Pandora, but there are tools a station can use to change that.
FCC Update
Wireless News and FM Auction Update
Since the FCC's inquiry on wireless mics on TV channels 2 through 51, there have been new developments that will likely impact the use of wireless mics and other low-power devices in vacant spaces on TV channels, and the FCC has now invited a new round of public comment to refresh the record.
Products and Technology
New Products (December 2012)
New Products from AKG, Auralex Acoustics, Olympus, Studer and more.
Field Report: Tascam DR-05
The DR-05 recorder is lightweight and the size is desirable for handheld operation; two factors you want in a portable recorder packed with a list of features.
Field Report: NewTek TriCaster
TriCaster is a plug-and-play device that enables even non-technical users to stream, play and record video all at the same time.
Side by Side: On-air Condenser Mics
When you need a mic in the air studio, it's easy to reach for your old favorite. But there are other choices, including condenser mics.
Tech Tips
In-house Signal Distribution
Doug Irwin offers more ideas on distributing FM, AM and TV signals around a facility.
Sign Off
Sign Off: 2012 Salary Survey
Our annual salary survey looks at the current state of personal earnings for broadcast engineers.
General
Currents Headlines from the December 2012 Issue
The online headlines from the December 2012 issue of Radio magazine.
December 2012 Advertiser Links
Links to the advertisers in the December 2012 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
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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
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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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