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Consolidation has continued over the past two decades, reducing the number of working broadcast engineers dramatically. Are broadcast engineers heading the …

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The Multi-Media Opportunity for Radio

Written by Michael Dudding Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry.

In the old days, radio was music over the air, TV was talking pictures, and newspapers were words on ink and …

Why Good Broadcasters Leave the Industry

Written by Michael Dudding Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry.

In many places, working in a radio station is no longer the “plum job” that used to be prized. Not only …

Is AM Improvement Really Possible?

Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry.

As the new Administration takes office, a change in the makeup of the FCC is under way. The new Chairman, Ajit …

Calling the Engineer Over the Years: Almost Anything Besides Smoke Signals

Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry.

It is time for Clay again – this time remembering the Good Ole Days before evolution changed the way station engineers …

Even Rural Stations Serve the Public Interest

Written by Bill Putney Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry.

Lately, there is a lot of interest in “AM Improvement” in general. But Bill Putney points out that many rural stations …

Talking Like an Old Hand

Written by Clay Freinwald Posted in Observing the Broadcast Industry.

As times and technology change, common terms often change their meaning, and can create curious turns of phrase. Sometimes the younger …

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