Tech Tips

Tips, tricks, hints and more 

Changes to make for the fall season, the Extech Mini IR thermometer, steel letters and numbers, BNC extractor, and automatic changeovers for backup generators.

Tips, tricks, hints and more 

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

Tips, tricks, hints and more 

Alternative power supplies, road rack wiring and rubber belts.

Top 10 Tech Tips 

Ben Brinitzer has installed a number of HD Radio systems. He shares his top 10 tips for a successful installation

Tips, tricks, hints and more 

Punching in, leaving the light on, mic identity and staying connected

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Vehicle maintenance, checking for leaks, and wasps and bees

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Flying springs, analog cell phones and extra pieces.

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Wart remover, the spaghetti alternative, and send a tip, win a book.

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Rack maintenance, efficient rack use, power distribution and deeper racks.

Tips, tricks, hints and more 

Remote rack mounting, tape machine maintenance, studio headroom and from the Tech Tips Mailbag.

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Podcast Archives

Radio Currents Podcast, Oct 13

Arbitron will introduce cell-phone-only households to diarys; the FCC offers a new plan for the 700MHz band public safety use; Heil Sound hires Phil Jost; and Nautel hires John Bisset, Ellis Terry and and Steve Schmitt.

Radio Currents Podcast, Oct 6

The House passes the Webcaster Settlement Act, another House bills looks to require HD Radio in all radio receivers, and the NAB Radio Show announces attendance figures.

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Projects in Progress tracks facility installation projects from start to finish. Follow the progress of the WUVT-FM transmitter site upgrade.

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The history of radio broadcasting extends beyond the work of a few famous inventors.

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