Letter: Shortwave’s huge audience

It was interesting to read the shortwave article. It was also high time to address the issue of SW transmissions, as the death of radio, of shortwave and even of medium-wave is being aired again while the progress of streaming and podcasting is hugely hyped — again trumping global realities. The article would have benefitted […]

User Report: BroadcastPix Brings the Video

When I started doing radio back in 1994, a camera in the studio was unheard of, but now it’s pretty much mandatory to have a streaming component to your show. It helps get your listeners more engaged in what you’re talking about and it helps you do more things. For instance here at “The Shannon […]

User Report: Vox Media Uses Tieline Report-IT for Interviews

The author is director of production technology for Vox Media. Tieline Report-IT in use at Vox Media. Vox Media is a leading independent media company, and the Vox Media Podcast Network is one of the largest collections of popular podcasts spanning technology, news, pop culture, futurism, current trends and more. Our portfolio features the most […]

Sonoma FM Station Ups Its Game With Panel Antenna

The New KSVY Antenna Setup with the Panels Aimed Community radio station KSVY(FM) in Sonoma, Calif., recently installed a new directional antenna system that is delivering improved coverage. Bob Taylor is chief operator and manager of the station, which features an all-volunteer air staff. He told Radio World the station wanted higher elevation for improved […]

More Time to Comment in ‘Resilient Networks’ NPRM

The FCC is giving more time to people who want to comment in its “resilient networks” proceeding. This is the NPRM that, among other things, could lead to a requirement for broadcasters to have backup power at their transmission sites. The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau extended the first comment deadline by 10 days […]