The path to upgrading
From finding land to filing a Form 302: an overview of the steps for completing an upgrade.
Nautel V5d
WXPR chose Nautel's V5d for transmitting its HD Radio signal via the space combining method.
Wireless delivery alternatives
Exploit the latest wireless technologies to enhance the listener experience. After all, the terrestrial-based transmitter is only one of the possible delivery systems that radio stations can use.
Open Mic: Steve Fluker
The Surround Sound Audio Task Group's latest effort is a paper that discusses surround on radio. Steve Fluker, co-chairman of the group, explains the paper's details.
The HD Radio Network
The advent of HD Radio is requiring the broadcast industry to take a closer look at its station's networking system and infrastructure. Minimizing network-related
Living with your license
Your new or latest station license has arrived. How you deal with it can have a huge effect on your future.
When it's time for a new transmitter
A transmitter is a major capital expense and will usually see a long useful life at the station. Unless necessitated by a crisis or change in facility,
The search continues
In the summer of 2003 we began our search to find the oldest transmitter in daily use. We received some submissions directly from stations, while others
Field Report: Broadcast Electronics FXi 60
WIBW, Topeka, chose a digital exciter for its analog needs today and its digital growth tomorrow.
Shaping radio today and tomorrow
The oldest transmitter in daily use | Crown | S-DARS awareness
Shively and Entercom Seattle Partner on IBOC Tests
Entercom, Shively and Broadcast Electronics work together on an alternate method of hybrid IBOC generation.
Field Report: Armstrong FM-20000T
This single-tube FM transmitter is reviewed.
IBOC transmission
The introduction of Ibiquity IBOC-capable radios is slated for the January 2003 CES, so let's review the information at hand so that you know how IBOC works.
Field Report: Broadcast Electronics Predator
Solid-state, digital exciter
Classic Transmitters
Radio broadcasting in the U.S. has a rich history, and great stories have been told and written about call letter origins, news coverage, format development, programming and promotion snafus, and all the famous TV celebrities who got their starts in radio.
Selecting a new transmitter
Solid-state technology has taken over the major AM broadcast transmitter manufacturers, and up to 40kW of solid-state power is available in FM. When making the decision to buy a new transmitter, there are several factors to consider.
Field Report: Broadcast Electronics AM-1A
When Northwestern College Radio acquired WMAD, one of the first priorities was to replace the transmitter. Mark Croom reviews the AM-1A.
Transmission - Transmitters
LPB Blue Line
LPFM series
Low-power transmitter
LPB FM-50: This low power transmitter is an unlicensed on-site marketing system featuring an ultra-stable electronics package, a digitally synthesized
IBOC-ready AM transmitter
Armstrong Transmitter X-500AM: This 500W digital IBOC-ready solid-state AM transmitter that features 90 percent PA efficiency, 80 percent overall efficiency
SBS PA250
An FM power amplifier with a wideband design.
Transmission: Implementing IBOC
Digital radio: coming to a station near you Over the last several years, U.S. broadcasters have been deluged with press about the coming of digital audio
