August 2008
Viewpoint
How is HD Radio really doing?
We can all see that HD Radio appears to be moving slowly ahead. Recent news headlines of sub $100 receivers and the first portable (albeit far from being as portable as an Ipod) receiver are good steps to making HD Radio accessible
Trends in Technology
Streaming Audio
If you aren't already streaming audio from your radio station, you probably will be soon. Streaming is a natural alternative to program delivery for radio
Facility Showcase
Reviving NASCAR Radio
By 2006, PRN needed additional studio space. At first, the plan was to move into an existing office space, utilizing as much of the original structure as possible. As the project progressed, it became clear the existing space was going to need a good bit of work
Supplement
Insight to IBOC 16 - Aug 2008
The Radio magazine DAB Answer series continues with the 16th installment. This issue looks at the considerations for elevated IBOC sidebands, the Broadcaster Traffic Consortium, Itunes tagging and youth interest in HD Radio.
Managing Technology
Inside IPv6
We are now running out of available IP addresses under the current addressing scheme called IPv4, which is limited to a maximum of 4,294,967,296 addresses. This may seem like a lot of addresses, but consider that according to ICANN, the available IPv4 addresses will run out by 2011.
FCC Update
FCC Will Extend CPs for Small Businesses
When the construction permit changes hands, the new owner may be extend the period of the permit if certain conditions are met.
Field Report
Zoom H2
While the Zoom Handy Recorder H2 is a musician-friendly device, radio stations that need top-quality audio recordings quickly and efficiently will find the Zoom H2 a valuable tool.
ATI ADAC-2
ATI worked with Day Sequerra's engineering department to develop the ADAC-2, a two-channel, 24-bit, 192kHz analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog and sample-rate converter.
New Products
New Products
New products from Audessence, Blue Microphones, Circuit Research Labs, Digigram, Edirol, Fifty Thousand Watt Software, Genelec, Inovonics, Kaltman Creations, Samson Technologies, Scheduall, Specialized Products, Telular and Vorsis.
Tech Tips
Tips on RS-232, serial data, and satellite dish tune-up
Serial data explained Even though there are faster and easier ways to connect data devices, many older protocols, particularly RS-232, live on. I have
Sign Off
Sign Off
In November, Arcadia Publishing Co. of Charleston, SC, will release Images of America: Knoxville's WIVK by Ed Hooper. This book delves into the history.
Currents
Currents Headlines from the August 2008 Issue
The online headlines from the August 2008 issue of Radio magazine.
Radio Currents Online - Aug 25 - Aug 31, 2008
The technology, business, people and product news of the radio broadcast industry updated every day for the week of Aug 25 - Aug 31, 2008
Radio Currents Online - Aug 18 - Aug 24, 2008
The technology, business, people and product news of the radio broadcast industry updated every day for the week of Aug 18 - Aug 24, 2008
Radio Currents Online - Aug 11 - Aug 17, 2008
The technology, business, people and product news of the radio broadcast industry updated every day for the week of Aug 11 - Aug 17, 2008
Radio Currents Online - Aug 4 - Aug 10, 2008
The technology, business, people and product news of the radio broadcast industry updated every day for the week of August 4th- August 10th, 2008
Radio Currents Online - Jul 28 - Aug 3, 2008
The technology, business, people and product news of the radio broadcast industry updated every day for the week of July 28- August 3rd, 2008
General
Contributor Pro-file: Jeff Smith
This month: Meet Jeff Smith, CEA CBNT, Supervisor of Broadcast Systems, WWPR Chief Engineer, Clear Channel, NY.
August 2008 Advertiser Links
Links to the advertisers in the August 2008 issue of Radio magazine.
Webinars
Critical Aspects of Tower Site Safety
Learn the steps you can take to ensure a safe working environment at a tower site.
33 1/3 Things You Forgot
Think wire is just wire? Think again.
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Podcast Archives
Radio Currents Podcast, Jan 8
The SBE launches SBE University; The HD Radio Electronic Program Guide Project moves to phase two; HD Radio makes waves at CES; and Bradley sells to SCMS.
Radio Mag Online Podcast, Jan 2009
The Radio Mag Online podcast for January 2009. Hear from Radio magazine Editor Chriss Scherer with some insight to radio's future, and get the inside scoop on the Sandusky Radio Phoenix rebuild.
Blog
Talkback: The Radio Blog
Talkback, the Radio magazine blog, is your chance to post and comment on technical issues in radio.
Projects in Progress
Projects in Progress tracks facility installation projects from start to finish. Follow the progress of the WUVT-FM transmitter site upgrade.
Today in Radio History
Milestones From Radio's Past
The history of radio broadcasting extends beyond the work of a few famous inventors.
Current Issue
Great Ideas in Studio Design
Sometimes when confronting design problems it is helpful to have access to other engineers' approaches to the same or similar problems.