https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-week-in-radio-tech-twirt--1051648enTechnologyCopyright GFQ Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f06d58822449e127c9b4340c4a8c699a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-week-in-radio-tech-twirt--1051648Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:20:07 +0000GFQ NetworkGFQ Networkfeeds@spreaker.comBroadcast Engineers – especially Radio engineers – work behind the scenes to bring you most everything we listen to, including web-delivered audio.Broadcast engineer and radio station owner Kirk Harnack brings you "This Week in Radio Tech". Along with...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-576-what-did-you-do-and-how-last-year-with-chris-tarr-and-sam-woo--48122238


Show notes:



* Chris Tarr mentioned LUCI software for live remote broadcasts* Sam Woo produces the Let's Go Devils Podcast* The Let’s Go Devils Podcast get rather rowdy. See this video and watch for Chris Tobin and Sam Woo in the video.



Guests



Chris Tarr - Group Director of Engineering at Magnum.MediaSam Woo - Founder and CEO at Primetime Radio



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* Chris Tarr mentioned LUCI software for live remote broadcasts* Sam Woo produces the Let's Go Devils Podcast* The Let’s Go Devils Podcast get rather rowdy. See this video and watch for Chris Tobin and Sam Woo in the video.



Guests



Chris Tarr - Group Director of Engineering at Magnum.MediaSam Woo - Founder and CEO at Primetime Radio



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* “Collocating AM Transmitter Facilities With Cellular Monopole Towers“ - Radio World* “Optimization of Shared-Frequency AM Antenna Systems Using Synergistic Filter Design” - Ronald D. Rackley, PE* Deferred Maintenance and Its Effects on Future Costs - Ben Dawson* Revisiting Medium Wave Ground System Requirements - Ben Dawson & Stephen Lockwood* We talked about Maxwell’s equations (from Wikipedia)* Crane Arc from AM Station RF (video clip)



Guests



Benjamin F. Dawson, III, PE - Consulting Engineer, Hatfield & DawsonStephen S. Lockwood, PE - President/Senior Electrical Engineer, Hatfield & Dawson



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* “Collocating AM Transmitter Facilities With Cellular Monopole Towers“ - Radio World* “Optimization of Shared-Frequency AM Antenna Systems Using Synergistic Filter Design” - Ronald D. Rackley, PE* Deferred Maintenance and Its Effects on Future Costs - Ben Dawson* Revisiting Medium Wave Ground System Requirements - Ben Dawson & Stephen Lockwood* We talked about Maxwell’s equations (from Wikipedia)* Crane Arc from AM Station RF (video clip)



Guests



Benjamin F. Dawson, III, PE - Consulting Engineer, Hatfield & DawsonStephen S. Lockwood, PE - President/Senior Electrical Engineer, Hatfield & Dawson



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* HOT97’s YouTube channel showing much of their video production* Alex mentioned E2X transport for HD Radio channels over IP* Ha! We talked about the Blue Yeti on this week’s show, too!



Guest



Alex Roman - Chief Technology Officer at MediaCo New York City Radio & Mayor, Verona, NJ



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* HOT97’s YouTube channel showing much of their video production* Alex mentioned E2X transport for HD Radio channels over IP* Ha! We talked about the Blue Yeti on this week’s show, too!



Guest



Alex Roman - Chief Technology Officer at MediaCo New York City Radio & Mayor, Verona, NJ



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* Boom Radio - Direct AAC stream link - Direct MP3 stream link* RODE NT-USB* Blue Yeti* Inovonics 250 FM audio processor* David Lloyd - Boom Radio presenter* Quentin mentioned he likes to evaluate audio quality with Mozart’s Piano Concerto 21* DAB and DAB+ in the UK (Wikipedia article)



Guest



Quentin Howard, F.I.E.T. - Radio and TV Media Executive, Technologist and Consutant



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* Boom Radio - Direct AAC stream link - Direct MP3 stream link* RODE NT-USB* Blue Yeti* Inovonics 250 FM audio processor* David Lloyd - Boom Radio presenter* Quentin mentioned he likes to evaluate audio quality with Mozart’s Piano Concerto 21* DAB and DAB+ in the UK (Wikipedia article)



Guest



Quentin Howard, F.I.E.T. - Radio and TV Media Executive, Technologist and Consutant



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* O3b Networks (Wikipedia) - Global coverage Internet access from medium earth orbit satellites* O3b mPOWER web site from SES* O3b mPOWER site explaining rationale for medium earth orbit coverage* “SES” is an acronym for Société Européenne des Satellites* Live map of the Majestic Princess* Another live map of maritime traffic along the West Coast of Mexico* Article about wearable RFID tags for cruise passengers and more



Guest



Shane Toven - Senior Broadcast Engineer at Educational Media Foundation



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* O3b Networks (Wikipedia) - Global coverage Internet access from medium earth orbit satellites* O3b mPOWER web site from SES* O3b mPOWER site explaining rationale for medium earth orbit coverage* “SES” is an acronym for Société Européenne des Satellites* Live map of the Majestic Princess* Another live map of maritime traffic along the West Coast of Mexico* Article about wearable RFID tags for cruise passengers and more



Guest



Shane Toven - Senior Broadcast Engineer at Educational Media Foundation



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Show notes:



* E2 Technical Services* Nice structured wiring catalog from CableToGo (PDF)* Ed mentioned “Top of Rack” cabling - here’s info on cabling approaches* TIA568B pinout standard* TruCable offers instruction on many structured wiring and cable topics* Video playlist covering structured wiring in a commercial setting* CableSupply.com has good videos on every aspect of structured wiring



Guest



Ed Bukont - E2 Technical Services



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Nautel and the continuing informative live webinars. Sign up for free!Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=28156Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:25:17 +0000GFQ NetworkMany broadcast engineers have implemented "structured wiring" within their facilities. Some, like TWiRT host, Kirk Harnack, haven’t really jumped into the best practices yet. Ed Bukont, owner of E2 Technical Services, both consults and integrates...


Show notes:



* E2 Technical Services* Nice structured wiring catalog from CableToGo (PDF)* Ed mentioned “Top of Rack” cabling - here’s info on cabling approaches* TIA568B pinout standard* TruCable offers instruction on many structured wiring and cable topics* Video playlist covering structured wiring in a commercial setting* CableSupply.com has good videos on every aspect of structured wiring



Guest



Ed Bukont - E2 Technical Services



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* WFMT’s Notable Technological Achievements* Gordon Carter’s web site - gcarter.us* Gordon Carter’s published works* Apt Holman phono preamplifier - review* Gordon mentioned Siliconix CMOS analog switches (PDF)



Guest



Gordon Carter - Retired Director of Engineering at WFMT



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* WFMT’s Notable Technological Achievements* Gordon Carter’s web site - gcarter.us* Gordon Carter’s published works* Apt Holman phono preamplifier - review* Gordon mentioned Siliconix CMOS analog switches (PDF)



Guest



Gordon Carter - Retired Director of Engineering at WFMT



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* AES Technical Document AESTD1008.1.21-9* BS-1770: Algorithms to measure audio programme loudness and true-peak audio level* Dolby: Guide to Loudness in Media* More information on BS-1770 loudness measurement from Meterplugs.com* ProTools: AES Update Loudness Recommendations For Audio Only Streaming



Guests



John Kean - Kean Consultants, LLC



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* AES Technical Document AESTD1008.1.21-9* BS-1770: Algorithms to measure audio programme loudness and true-peak audio level* Dolby: Guide to Loudness in Media* More information on BS-1770 loudness measurement from Meterplugs.com* ProTools: AES Update Loudness Recommendations For Audio Only Streaming



Guests



John Kean - Kean Consultants, LLC



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* Emergency Alert Broadcast Automation from OpenBroadcaster* Common Alerting Central on GitHub* 2021 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop Info



Guests



Rob Hopkins - Radio Enthusiast at OpenBroadcasterVincent Maggard - Chief Executive Officer at SEKYVP, LLC



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* Emergency Alert Broadcast Automation from OpenBroadcaster* Common Alerting Central on GitHub* 2021 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop Info



Guests



Rob Hopkins - Radio Enthusiast at OpenBroadcasterVincent Maggard - Chief Executive Officer at SEKYVP, LLC



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* radio.cloud - Home Page* Throwback Nation Radio



Guests



Christian Brenner - Managing Director / CINO (Chief Innovation Officer)Tony Lorino - CEO at Throwback BrandsJim Hammond - CSO at Radio.cloud



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* radio.cloud - Home Page* Throwback Nation Radio



Guests



Christian Brenner - Managing Director / CINO (Chief Innovation Officer)Tony Lorino - CEO at Throwback BrandsJim Hammond - CSO at Radio.cloud



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* Snapmaker 3-in-1 3D Printer* Radio DNS - Hybrid Radio - Broadcast+Internet* Crown Broadcast RFBA Triple EAS Tuner* TinkerCAD - Free online 3d modeling



Guest



Shane Toven - Senior Broadcast Engineer at Educational Media Foundation



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Nautel and the continuing informative live webinars. Sign up for free!Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=28047Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:43:22 +0000GFQ Network"Shane has turned off the 'Fasten Seatbelt" sign; you are now free to move about the country." Probably the best way to become an expert in anything is to work your craft in different places. Shane Toven is Senior Broadcast Engineer at Educational...


Show notes:



* Snapmaker 3-in-1 3D Printer* Radio DNS - Hybrid Radio - Broadcast+Internet* Crown Broadcast RFBA Triple EAS Tuner* TinkerCAD - Free online 3d modeling



Guest



Shane Toven - Senior Broadcast Engineer at Educational Media Foundation



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Show notes:



* First Inspires - A Global Robotics Community Preparing Young People for the Future



Guests



Sean McMahon - Robotics Team Head CoachBill Bennett - “Recovering Broadcast Engineer” & Robotics Mentor



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Nautel and the continuing informative live webinars. Sign up for free!Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=28032Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:48:40 +0000GFQ NetworkHow did you get started in broadcast engineering? Through Amateur Radio? Building a Heathkit? Perhaps an electronics chapter in high school science? Let’s turn the page to today’s inspiration and learning opportunities. Sean McMahon is a Robotics Team...


Show notes:



* First Inspires - A Global Robotics Community Preparing Young People for the Future



Guests



Sean McMahon - Robotics Team Head CoachBill Bennett - “Recovering Broadcast Engineer” & Robotics Mentor



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* AddieTech - Jim Addie’s Engineering & Consulting Services* Room EQ Wizard - free audio analysis software* FMX - FM stereo noise reduction* Knight-Kit - web site for information on the classic electronic Knight Kits* Jim’s spouse, Jo Addie, worked on the 1979 movie, “Somewhere In Time” with the late Christpher Reeve. This website is all about that movie.



Guest



Jim Addie - Radio & Audio Engineer / Consultant



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* AddieTech - Jim Addie’s Engineering & Consulting Services* Room EQ Wizard - free audio analysis software* FMX - FM stereo noise reduction* Knight-Kit - web site for information on the classic electronic Knight Kits* Jim’s spouse, Jo Addie, worked on the 1979 movie, “Somewhere In Time” with the late Christpher Reeve. This website is all about that movie.



Guest



Jim Addie - Radio & Audio Engineer / Consultant



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* Online web station, TRIK FM* Online web station, Frontier Country Online* Otari ARS 1000 (information brochure)* SMC Carousel (brochure)* Drake-Chenault (information web site)* Auditronics 210 audio console (BGS catalog page)



Guest



Todd Edwards - Analog Enthusiast



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* Online web station, TRIK FM* Online web station, Frontier Country Online* Otari ARS 1000 (information brochure)* SMC Carousel (brochure)* Drake-Chenault (information web site)* Auditronics 210 audio console (BGS catalog page)



Guest



Todd Edwards - Analog Enthusiast



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* Inovonics - Company History* Inovonics online live demo center



Guest



Ben Barber - President / CEO of Inovonics Inc.



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* Inovonics - Company History* Inovonics online live demo center



Guest



Ben Barber - President / CEO of Inovonics Inc.



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* GeorgeThe.Tech - Voiceover and Podcasting Tech Support and Studio Design* Voice Over Body Shop - The Best Shop Talk on Voice Over* TriBooth - Portable Studio For Recording* MICPORT PRO - Mic Preamp + USB Audio Interface* Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Mic Preamp & USB Audio Interface* Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun mic* R0DE NTG5 shotgun mic* R0DECaster Pro integrated podcast production console



Guest



George Whittam - Founder at Georgethe.Tech audio consultancy



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* GeorgeThe.Tech - Voiceover and Podcasting Tech Support and Studio Design* Voice Over Body Shop - The Best Shop Talk on Voice Over* TriBooth - Portable Studio For Recording* MICPORT PRO - Mic Preamp + USB Audio Interface* Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Mic Preamp & USB Audio Interface* Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun mic* R0DE NTG5 shotgun mic* R0DECaster Pro integrated podcast production console



Guest



George Whittam - Founder at Georgethe.Tech audio consultancy



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) - an open source media transport protocol* HLS - HTTP Live Streaming* SGrecast - The Podcasting Platform for Broadcasters* SGrewind - Lets your listeners rewind your stream* SGPassKey - Conditional Access to streams and stored content



Guests



Eduardo Martinez - Director of Technology at StreamGuysRobert Minnix - Product Manager at StreamGuysDavid Bialik - Streaming Consultant to Broadcasters & Webcasters



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) - an open source media transport protocol* HLS - HTTP Live Streaming* SGrecast - The Podcasting Platform for Broadcasters* SGrewind - Lets your listeners rewind your stream* SGPassKey - Conditional Access to streams and stored content



Guests



Eduardo Martinez - Director of Technology at StreamGuysRobert Minnix - Product Manager at StreamGuysDavid Bialik - Streaming Consultant to Broadcasters & Webcasters



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Matt highly recommends these two products for metal restoration & maintenance:



* Evapo-Rust* ZRC Galvilite® Galvanizing Repair* Matt discussed a variety of essential outdoor coax management parts such as these:* RF Parts Company - Coaxial Cable & Accessories* Coax Grounding Kits from Talley* Tessco Tower Grounding Products



Guest



Matt Gholston, CSRE,CBTE,CBNT - Chief Engineer Townsquare Media - Lafayette



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Matt highly recommends these two products for metal restoration & maintenance:



* Evapo-Rust* ZRC Galvilite® Galvanizing Repair* Matt discussed a variety of essential outdoor coax management parts such as these:* RF Parts Company - Coaxial Cable & Accessories* Coax Grounding Kits from Talley* Tessco Tower Grounding Products



Guest



Matt Gholston, CSRE,CBTE,CBNT - Chief Engineer Townsquare Media - Lafayette



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* HITz Digital: http://loverradio.stream:8000/hitz * KISS Digital: http://loveradio.stream:8002/kiss * PALM Torbay: http://loveradio.stream:8012/palmtorbay * Plus we carry a friends country station http://loveradio.stream:8010/theranch out of Mesa in AZ because of Geo-Lock



Guest



Sean Kelly - Freelance DJ & Radio Host/Tech



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* HITz Digital: http://loverradio.stream:8000/hitz * KISS Digital: http://loveradio.stream:8002/kiss * PALM Torbay: http://loveradio.stream:8012/palmtorbay * Plus we carry a friends country station http://loveradio.stream:8010/theranch out of Mesa in AZ because of Geo-Lock



Guest



Sean Kelly - Freelance DJ & Radio Host/Tech



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* Essential Eight Maturity Model for IT Security* Digital Radio in Australia - DAB+ information* Stephen used an e-mail phishing test from Trend Micro



Guest



Stephen Wilkinson - Technical Operations Manager at Hope Media



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* Essential Eight Maturity Model for IT Security* Digital Radio in Australia - DAB+ information* Stephen used an e-mail phishing test from Trend Micro



Guest



Stephen Wilkinson - Technical Operations Manager at Hope Media



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* Fun Radio WFOX* Fun Radio on Facebook* WANS is one of the stations where Jim worked



Guest



Jim Grum Graham - “Flunky” at Fun Radio



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* Fun Radio WFOX* Fun Radio on Facebook* WANS is one of the stations where Jim worked



Guest



Jim Grum Graham - “Flunky” at Fun Radio



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* QForce - Airborne Division of QCommunications* Tower videos by Phil Larsen on YouTube* Sample Report from Aerial Measurements (PDF)



Guest



Phil Larsen - Vice President of QForce - division of Qcommunications, LLC



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* QForce - Airborne Division of QCommunications* Tower videos by Phil Larsen on YouTube* Sample Report from Aerial Measurements (PDF)



Guest



Phil Larsen - Vice President of QForce - division of Qcommunications, LLC



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* WWRL-AM - A New York area radio station with 6 decades of broadcasting history* WWRL is featured on Scott Fybush’s Fybush.com web site* The WWRL transmitter site on Google Maps* Tom mentioned Tony Fonseca, PE, who advised on repairs at WWRL



Guest



Tom Ray - President at Tom Ray Consulting



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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* WWRL-AM - A New York area radio station with 6 decades of broadcasting history* WWRL is featured on Scott Fybush’s Fybush.com web site* The WWRL transmitter site on Google Maps* Tom mentioned Tony Fonseca, PE, who advised on repairs at WWRL



Guest



Tom Ray - President at Tom Ray Consulting



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* A History Of Audio Processing Part 6: In Their Own Words – Learning From The Pioneers - an article by Jim Somich and Barry Mishkind* Cover Story : Omnia – From Frank Foti to Team Omnia in 27 Years - an article by Howard Mullinack* HOW TO GIVE YOUR STATION AN AMAZING ON-AIR SOUND - by Thomas Giger



Guest



Frank Foti - Founder of Omnia Audio and Chairman of the Board at Telos Alliance



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* A History Of Audio Processing Part 6: In Their Own Words – Learning From The Pioneers - an article by Jim Somich and Barry Mishkind* Cover Story : Omnia – From Frank Foti to Team Omnia in 27 Years - an article by Howard Mullinack* HOW TO GIVE YOUR STATION AN AMAZING ON-AIR SOUND - by Thomas Giger



Guest



Frank Foti - Founder of Omnia Audio and Chairman of the Board at Telos Alliance



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* “The C-Band Repack”* “Essential Info to Choose the Right C-Band Filter”* “What’s Next if you Chose the Lump Sum Option”



Guest



Mark Johnson - President at Linkup Communications Corp.



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* “The C-Band Repack”* “Essential Info to Choose the Right C-Band Filter”* “What’s Next if you Chose the Lump Sum Option”



Guest



Mark Johnson - President at Linkup Communications Corp.



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Nautel and the continuing informative live webinars. Sign up for free!Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>4052falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-551-there-s-power-in-the-pipes-with-tony-dimsdale--45537852


Show notes:



* Tony’s Radio Transmitter Site Photos* Tony’s TV Transmitter Site Photos* Tony’s Studio Photos* Examples of fixed flanges for brazing - from Spinner



Guest



Tony Dimsdale - Owner at Dimsdale Technologies - Market Chief Engineer at Audacy, Greenville & Spartanburg, SC



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Nautel and the continuing informative live webinars. Sign up for free!Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27573Fri, 02 Jul 2021 01:44:47 +0000GFQ NetworkTony Dimsdale loves RF. And he loves the plumbing it takes to transport high-power RF energy from one place to another without “spilling” any! Working with GatesAir during the TV repack put Tony in the middle of the action, moving FM station antennas,...


Show notes:



* Tony’s Radio Transmitter Site Photos* Tony’s TV Transmitter Site Photos* Tony’s Studio Photos* Examples of fixed flanges for brazing - from Spinner



Guest



Tony Dimsdale - Owner at Dimsdale Technologies - Market Chief Engineer at Audacy, Greenville & Spartanburg, SC



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Nautel and the continuing informative live webinars. Sign up for free!Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>4127falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-550-digital-am-multiplex-fm-with-philipp-schmid-alex-hartman--45443860


Show notes:



* Cloud-based FM air chain - Radio World* All-Digital HD Radio - Field Tests at KKLZ (PDF slide deck)* Explanation of DRM at Wikipedia



Guests



Philipp Schmind - Chief Technology Officer at NautelAlex Hartman - Support & Research Engineer at Nautel



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27560Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:40:22 +0000GFQ NetworkFour years ago Philipp Schmid at Nautel introduced HD Radio technology allowing up to 15 digital program feeds on one FM channel. They called it “Multiplex FM”. Now the idea and technology have expanded to include the DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale)...


Show notes:



* Cloud-based FM air chain - Radio World* All-Digital HD Radio - Field Tests at KKLZ (PDF slide deck)* Explanation of DRM at Wikipedia



Guests



Philipp Schmind - Chief Technology Officer at NautelAlex Hartman - Support & Research Engineer at Nautel



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>4745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-549-let-s-move-in-together-with-mike-patton--45357460


Show notes:



* Diplexing AM transmitters - by John Battison [Radio World]* AM Stations Have New Options - Cris Alexander [Radio World]* Diplexed Directional AM stations - Paul Thurst, Engineering Radio



Guest



Mike Patton - Owner, Michael Patton & Associates



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27542Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:57:25 +0000GFQ NetworkWith urban sprawl, property values escalating, and AM stations having a more difficult time financially, sometimes it makes sense to combine one or more AM transmitters at a common transmitter site. Certain technical criteria must be met for this to...


Show notes:



* Diplexing AM transmitters - by John Battison [Radio World]* AM Stations Have New Options - Cris Alexander [Radio World]* Diplexed Directional AM stations - Paul Thurst, Engineering Radio



Guest



Mike Patton - Owner, Michael Patton & Associates



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>4208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-548-combining-fm-stations-with-rob-bertrand-and-andy-gunn--45261510


Show notes:



* WAMU-FM on Wikipedia* WTOP-FM on Wikipedia* WAMU’s Master FM Antenna Assembled and Erected for Final Tuning and Test* New Master Antenna System Serves D.C.



Guests



Rob Bertrand - Chief Technology Officer at WAMU 88.5Andy Gunn - Director of Engineering at WAMU 88.5



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27529Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:35:00 +0000GFQ NetworkToo many FM antennas on one tower? They’re (maybe) creating intermod products? No room or structure for more tenants? It may be past time to consolidate all the FM signals onto a master FM antenna. WAMU-FM and WTOP-FM in Washington, DC, did exactly...


Show notes:



* WAMU-FM on Wikipedia* WTOP-FM on Wikipedia* WAMU’s Master FM Antenna Assembled and Erected for Final Tuning and Test* New Master Antenna System Serves D.C.



Guests



Rob Bertrand - Chief Technology Officer at WAMU 88.5Andy Gunn - Director of Engineering at WAMU 88.5



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.]]>4146falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-547-docker-for-broadcasters-with-cam-eicher--45168503


Show notes:



* What’s a “Bare-Metal Server”?* Let’s define “Cloud Computing”* Let’s be clear on what a “Virtual Machine” is.* Hypervisors - Type 1 and Type 2* Software container engines run on Linux* Let’s get on the same page about Docker.* OS-Level Virtualization* Fun to say, but what is Kubernetes?* What is Quay.io?



Guest



Cam Eicher - Executive Director of Worldwide Sales at Telos Alliance



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27523Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:10:56 +0000GFQ NetworkHeads-up, broadcast engineers! Docker is coming your way. What's Docker? It's a brand name that's part of "containerized software" - and broadcast equipment is already moving there. Your audio consoles, talkshow system, and IP intercom can all run on...


Show notes:



* What’s a “Bare-Metal Server”?* Let’s define “Cloud Computing”* Let’s be clear on what a “Virtual Machine” is.* Hypervisors - Type 1 and Type 2* Software container engines run on Linux* Let’s get on the same page about Docker.* OS-Level Virtualization* Fun to say, but what is Kubernetes?* What is Quay.io?



Guest



Cam Eicher - Executive Director of Worldwide Sales at Telos Alliance



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>5013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-546-nineteen-mix-minus-feeds-with-rob-ashard--45082145


Show notes:



* The Graham Norton Show* Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway* Rob was mixing on a Studer Vista X console* Rob’s lavalier to USB mic is this or similar* Rob discussed not “crossing the line” in camera placement* Another video update from Rob on the EMI RE321 tape deck (on Facebook)



Guest



Rob Ashard - Sound Supervisor at Ashard Audio Ltd



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio,]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27501Fri, 28 May 2021 18:55:02 +0000GFQ NetworkWhy is Rob Ashard managing 19 mix-minus feeds while taping a British TV show? When COVID keeps the audience out of the studio, Rob and his colleagues must go to them - in their homes and flats. Rob Ashard is the lead audio mixer for The Graham Norton...


Show notes:



* The Graham Norton Show* Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway* Rob was mixing on a Studer Vista X console* Rob’s lavalier to USB mic is this or similar* Rob discussed not “crossing the line” in camera placement* Another video update from Rob on the EMI RE321 tape deck (on Facebook)



Guest



Rob Ashard - Sound Supervisor at Ashard Audio Ltd



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio,]]>4017falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-545-today-s-challenges-and-solutions-with-cris-alexander--44951420


Show notes:



* The Local Oscillator - current and back issues - A GREAT resource for all of us!* Tip of the Week: Paessler PRTG - network monitoring software* See Todd Dixon’s writeup on Paessler PRTG monitoring software in the April, 2021, edition of The Local Oscillator - starting on page 7



Guest



Cris Alexander - Director of Engineering at Crawford Broadcasting



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27484Fri, 21 May 2021 14:22:16 +0000GFQ NetworkA broadcast company’s Director of Engineering faces more challenges from different directions than ever before. With telcos abandoning legacy services, fires threatening remote transmitter sites, AM tower sites having to move out, and thieves stealing...


Show notes:



* The Local Oscillator - current and back issues - A GREAT resource for all of us!* Tip of the Week: Paessler PRTG - network monitoring software* See Todd Dixon’s writeup on Paessler PRTG monitoring software in the April, 2021, edition of The Local Oscillator - starting on page 7



Guest



Cris Alexander - Director of Engineering at Crawford Broadcasting



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>4069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-544-busta-crete-with-john-bisset--44820711


Show notes:



* Dexpan Non-Explosive Demolition Agent for Concrete Removal* Concrete Bustin’ Demo Video* Aha! “CIDR” stands for Classless Inter Domain Routing. Here’s a CIDR calculator* John talked about Middle Atlantic Rack Shelves as a possible substitute for Server Rack Rails* John likes ½” galvanized steel “hardware cloth” to protect larger openings from critters



Guests



John Bisset - Director, Western US Sales at Telos Alliance and Author of the “Workbench” column in Radio World magazine.



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27468Fri, 14 May 2021 14:46:05 +0000GFQ NetworkBustin’ concrete, CIDR notation, Rat Magic, unlimited (almost) photo storage, more mouse eviction tactics, and the best site maintenance practices. Whew! It’s all covered and uncovered on this TWiRT episode with the beloved John Bisset, author of...


Show notes:



* Dexpan Non-Explosive Demolition Agent for Concrete Removal* Concrete Bustin’ Demo Video* Aha! “CIDR” stands for Classless Inter Domain Routing. Here’s a CIDR calculator* John talked about Middle Atlantic Rack Shelves as a possible substitute for Server Rack Rails* John likes ½” galvanized steel “hardware cloth” to protect larger openings from critters



Guests



John Bisset - Director, Western US Sales at Telos Alliance and Author of the “Workbench” column in Radio World magazine.



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And]]>4257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-543-eas-one-year-into-the-pandemic-with-adrienne-abbott--44688445https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27456Fri, 07 May 2021 19:53:57 +0000GFQ NetworkEAS - The Emergency Alert System: Is it sometimes a pain for broadcasters? Or is it a life-saving emergency messaging system? Adrienne Abbott is Chair of the Nevada EAS. She brings a balanced and reasonable perspective to EAS operations and...4502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-542-engineering-adds-revenue-via-rds-with-joe-marshall--44578281


Show notes:



NAB Study and Best Practices:NAB Auto Initiative (this page links to these two PDFs):NAB_DigitalDash_BestPractices_0319.pdfNAB_DigitalDash_RecommendedBestPractices_0419.pdf



Guest



Joe Marshall - Technical Success Manager at Quu, Inc.



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Follow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.
Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.
Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.
And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for T...]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27441Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:06:58 +0000GFQ NetworkThe FM Radio Data System has been around for 45 years, but internationally finalized in 2000. Despite being a worldwide standard, radio manufacturers and broadcasters have implemented the standard in different ways, resulting in rather inconsistent...


Show notes:



NAB Study and Best Practices:NAB Auto Initiative (this page links to these two PDFs):NAB_DigitalDash_BestPractices_0319.pdfNAB_DigitalDash_RecommendedBestPractices_0419.pdf



Guest



Joe Marshall - Technical Success Manager at Quu, Inc.



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnack
Follow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.
Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.
Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.
And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for T...]]>4348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-541-complexity-has-disappeared-with-dan-mcquillin--44447340

Show notes:


This first look at the Bionic Table is so new, there’s just no information on the web about it. Watch this episode of TWiRT and you’ll be as up-to-date as anyone. When Bionic Table is publicly released, you’ll be able to read about it here… https://www.bionics.co.uk/

Guests

Dan McQuillin - Managing Director at Broadcast Bionics, Ltd.

Host

Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook

Sponsored by

Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27420Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:58:21 +0000GFQ NetworkDan McQuillin is known for making complex broadcast operations much simpler, often by “disappearing the complexity”. We’re looking at the Digital/Bionic Table and the overarching themes in the way technology is deployed that Table leverages......

Show notes:


This first look at the Bionic Table is so new, there’s just no information on the web about it. Watch this episode of TWiRT and you’ll be as up-to-date as anyone. When Bionic Table is publicly released, you’ll be able to read about it here… https://www.bionics.co.uk/

Guests

Dan McQuillin - Managing Director at Broadcast Bionics, Ltd.

Host

Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook

Sponsored by

Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>4200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-540-advanced-engineering-at-nab-with-david-layer--44360083


Show notes:



* NAB Show, 2021 - Education & Exhibits - October 9-13, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV, USA* David mentioned NAB Amplify, a digital showcase of first-ever product reveals* NAB 2020 - The Year in Review - Broadcasters serving us during a pandemic



Guests



David Layer - Vice President, Advanced Engineering at National Association of Broadcasters



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27413Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:19:56 +0000GFQ NetworkMost broadcast engineers know of David Layer. He’s the VP for Advanced Engineering at the NAB. We know David because he has frequently given presentations about radio technology at broadcast trade shows. The hope of a reduction or end to the COVID...


Show notes:



* NAB Show, 2021 - Education & Exhibits - October 9-13, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV, USA* David mentioned NAB Amplify, a digital showcase of first-ever product reveals* NAB 2020 - The Year in Review - Broadcasters serving us during a pandemic



Guests



David Layer - Vice President, Advanced Engineering at National Association of Broadcasters



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>3993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-539-broadcast-orchestration-with-dan-bays--44271693


Show notes:



* Dan’s original company, Software Authority* Pathfinder Core PRO - Appliance and Virtual Machine* Dan authored “Guide Your Audio Home with Pathfinder”* Dan has been helping broadcasters route audio for a long time - Radio World, 2008



Guests



Dan Bays - Project Manager for Pathfinder at Telos Alliance



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27379Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:46:20 +0000GFQ NetworkWhen changing audio routing in a broadcast facility, we often need to change other routes as well. Control signals, metadata, monitoring points, and more. Dan Bays began designing routers for recording studios, connecting different brands of equipment...


Show notes:



* Dan’s original company, Software Authority* Pathfinder Core PRO - Appliance and Virtual Machine* Dan authored “Guide Your Audio Home with Pathfinder”* Dan has been helping broadcasters route audio for a long time - Radio World, 2008



Guests



Dan Bays - Project Manager for Pathfinder at Telos Alliance



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>4316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-538-radio-april-fools--44155447


Show notes:



* Bill Jackson noted a position open at KLOVE & Air1 in Rocklin, CA* List of April Fools' Day jokes - Wikipedia* Seven April Fools' Day Pranks That Went Wrong - Newsweek* April Fool's Day Radio Hoaxes - Hoaxes.org* Pull a fast one with these 8 April Fools’ Day pranks - Audacy.com* April Fool’s Day pranks on radio stations - RadioToday



Guests



Chuck Kelly - Vice President Market Development at Broadcast Electronics / Elenos GroupBill Jackson - Regional Broadcast Studio Engineer at Educational Media FoundationCam Cornelius - Emmy Winning SAG-E National VoiceOver & Imaging DudeRobert Combs - Director Of Engineering - Corporate at CUMULUS MEDIACornelius Gould - Owner & Managing Director of Legato Communications LLCJim Graham - Owner at JJH Broadcast & “Flunky at WFOX”Dave Supplee - Northeast Regional Engineer - Cumulus BroadcastingChriss Scherer - Member Communications Director at Society of Broadcast Engineers



Host]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27347Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:32:55 +0000GFQ NetworkOf all the professions, those involved with radio broadcasting may rank highest in percentage of “jokesters”. We certainly have a 100% jokester guest panel on this episode of TWiRT! From engineers, to station managers, to on-air talent (and most have...


Show notes:



* Bill Jackson noted a position open at KLOVE & Air1 in Rocklin, CA* List of April Fools' Day jokes - Wikipedia* Seven April Fools' Day Pranks That Went Wrong - Newsweek* April Fool's Day Radio Hoaxes - Hoaxes.org* Pull a fast one with these 8 April Fools’ Day pranks - Audacy.com* April Fool’s Day pranks on radio stations - RadioToday



Guests



Chuck Kelly - Vice President Market Development at Broadcast Electronics / Elenos GroupBill Jackson - Regional Broadcast Studio Engineer at Educational Media FoundationCam Cornelius - Emmy Winning SAG-E National VoiceOver & Imaging DudeRobert Combs - Director Of Engineering - Corporate at CUMULUS MEDIACornelius Gould - Owner & Managing Director of Legato Communications LLCJim Graham - Owner at JJH Broadcast & “Flunky at WFOX”Dave Supplee - Northeast Regional Engineer - Cumulus BroadcastingChriss Scherer - Member Communications Director at Society of Broadcast Engineers



Host]]>3873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-537-integrating-virtual-solutions-in-broadcast-with-jake-alderman--44056685


Show notes:



* Cloud Academy - Docker vs. Virtual Machines: Differences You Should Know* Portainer.io - Open Source Container Management GUI* Docker vs. Virtual Machines: What are the Differences?* The Broadcast Bridge - Vendors Now Well Versed In The Language of IT* Jake and Kirk referred to the Axia iQs virtual audio console* And the Telos VXs virtual VoIP system for radio



Guest



Jake Alderman - Program Manager of Virtual Solutions at Telos Alliance



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27314Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:43:45 +0000GFQ NetworkJake Alderman is Program Director for Virtual Solutions at Telos Alliance. Sound intriguing? I think so! We see broadcast infrastructure moving more and more into a virtualized space - either on-premises or perhaps in the cloud, and Jake is just the...


Show notes:



* Cloud Academy - Docker vs. Virtual Machines: Differences You Should Know* Portainer.io - Open Source Container Management GUI* Docker vs. Virtual Machines: What are the Differences?* The Broadcast Bridge - Vendors Now Well Versed In The Language of IT* Jake and Kirk referred to the Axia iQs virtual audio console* And the Telos VXs virtual VoIP system for radio



Guest



Jake Alderman - Program Manager of Virtual Solutions at Telos Alliance



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in]]>4384falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-536-the-joy-of-restoration-with-jordan-tuck--43956214


Show notes:



* Micheal Patton & Associates* Jordan likes to source LEDs from SuperBrightLEDs.com* PR&E brochure about the AMX audio console (PDF)* Jordan talked about repairing the Texar Audio Prism - here’s an article by its inventor.



Guest



Jordan Tuck - Broadcast Equipment Refurbishing Specialist at Mike Patton & Associates



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27309Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:21:55 +0000GFQ NetworkMaybe you've seen Jordan Tuck's handiwork on Facebook; he refurbishes the radio gear we loved from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Most of this cherished audio gear is older than he is! How'd he get so good at bringing consoles, tape decks, audio processors,...


Show notes:



* Micheal Patton & Associates* Jordan likes to source LEDs from SuperBrightLEDs.com* PR&E brochure about the AMX audio console (PDF)* Jordan talked about repairing the Texar Audio Prism - here’s an article by its inventor.



Guest



Jordan Tuck - Broadcast Equipment Refurbishing Specialist at Mike Patton & Associates



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.]]>3713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-535-into-the-fire-with-andy-low--43859082


Show notes:



* Midwest Communications* WKZO - Everything Kalamazoo* Battle Creek, MI* How to Get Started with Google Forms* We discussed the utility of Google Shared Drives (G-Suite users)



Guest



Andy Low - Chief Engineer at Midwest Communications, West Michigan



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27289Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:43:25 +0000GFQ NetworkAndy Low began his broadcasting career with IT experience. His only exposure to audio or RF engineering had been through his father’s amateur radio equipment. But when the opportunity arose for Andy to assume an overall engineering position, he dove...


Show notes:



* Midwest Communications* WKZO - Everything Kalamazoo* Battle Creek, MI* How to Get Started with Google Forms* We discussed the utility of Google Shared Drives (G-Suite users)



Guest



Andy Low - Chief Engineer at Midwest Communications, West Michigan



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>4463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-534-behind-the-scenes-on-world-radio-day-at-wrhu-fm--43760960


Show notes:



* WRHU to Go Worldwide on February 12–14 (Radio World article)* WRHU Radio Hofstra University Receives World Radio Day Award 2021* World Radio Day is Saturday, Feb. 13 (Radio Survivor)



Guests



Andy Gladding, MsED – Chief Engineer at Salem Media Group & Chief Engineer at WRHU-FMDerek Futterman - Multimedia Marketing Manager at WRHU-FMRachel Luscher - Personnel Director at WRHU-FMEdward Mabeza - Program Director, Music at Radio Hofstra University, WRHU-FMCrystal Bermudez - Cultural Content Director at WRHU-FMShayna Sengstock - Technical Engineer at WRHU-FM



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27284Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:48:52 +0000GFQ NetworkWRHU at Hofstra University on Long Island has been chosen by the Academy of Radio Arts and Sciences of America to receive the 2021 World Radio Day Award. Andy Gladding, Chief Engineer at WRHU-FM, has led a cadre of Hofstra University students in...


Show notes:



* WRHU to Go Worldwide on February 12–14 (Radio World article)* WRHU Radio Hofstra University Receives World Radio Day Award 2021* World Radio Day is Saturday, Feb. 13 (Radio Survivor)



Guests



Andy Gladding, MsED – Chief Engineer at Salem Media Group & Chief Engineer at WRHU-FMDerek Futterman - Multimedia Marketing Manager at WRHU-FMRachel Luscher - Personnel Director at WRHU-FMEdward Mabeza - Program Director, Music at Radio Hofstra University, WRHU-FMCrystal Bermudez - Cultural Content Director at WRHU-FMShayna Sengstock - Technical Engineer at WRHU-FM



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And]]>4277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-533-bold-radio-predictions-for-2021-with-george-zahn--43654555


Guest



George Zahn - Station Director at WMKV-FM, Maple Knoll Communities



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27267Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:37:09 +0000GFQ NetworkThere’s no way to know if 2021 will be less tumultuous than 2020, but last year was a turning point for many, if not most broadcasters. George Zahn, a Cincinnati-area broadcaster and audio enthusiast for over 40 years, notes a “dumbing down” of audio...


Guest



George Zahn - Station Director at WMKV-FM, Maple Knoll Communities



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>3963falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-532-undo-process-with-jim-kuzman--43544586


Show notes:



* Omnia 9 audio processor* Technical articles authored by Jim Kuzman* Radio World “Cool Stuff Award” for Leif Claesson’s “Undo” technology



Guest



Jim Kuzman - Content Strategist - Telos Alliance



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27242Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:01:00 +0000GFQ NetworkWhen you meet someone who is positively expert at something, you want to ask questions, pick their brain, learn what they know. Jim Kuzman literally wrote the manual for the infamous Omnia 9 audio processor. He knows audio processing inside and out,...


Show notes:



* Omnia 9 audio processor* Technical articles authored by Jim Kuzman* Radio World “Cool Stuff Award” for Leif Claesson’s “Undo” technology



Guest



Jim Kuzman - Content Strategist - Telos Alliance



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>4756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-531-positive-uplifting-new-studios-with-bill-and-shane--43448041


Show notes:



* Educational Media Foundation* K-LOVE* AIR1* The new studios will be used for several shows, including Skip & Amy on K-LOVE.



Guests



Shane Toven - Senior Broadcast Engineer at EMF K-LOVE & Air1 Media NetworksBill Jackson - Regional Broadcast Studio Engineer at EMF K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27234Sat, 13 Feb 2021 01:09:13 +0000GFQ NetworkExcuse me, can I watch? We're visiting the new studios of K-Love and AIR1 in Franklin, Tennessee, where Bill Jackson is nearly finished with two brand new, world-class radio studios. They’ve just finished hanging some large video monitors, and the...


Show notes:



* Educational Media Foundation* K-LOVE* AIR1* The new studios will be used for several shows, including Skip & Amy on K-LOVE.



Guests



Shane Toven - Senior Broadcast Engineer at EMF K-LOVE & Air1 Media NetworksBill Jackson - Regional Broadcast Studio Engineer at EMF K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>4103falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-530-cadillac-engineering-with-tom-lawler--43306488


Show notes:



* Tom’s tip about Posi-Lock connectors is work noting. Kirk likes them, too!* Tom likes Valley People mic processing. Tom Vernon wrote a story about this for Telos Alliance.* Tom discussed the Digigram UAX220-MIC USB interface.* In one Cadillac Tom installed a Kenwood KDC Media Tuner* And, Tom is a big fan of Cadillac Broughams and Fleetwood Broughams.



Guest



Tom Lawler - Customer Support Engineer at RCS



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27219Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:44:23 +0000GFQ NetworkWhere do Cadillacs and radio engineers intersect? At the corner of Tom and Lawler, that's where! If you don't know Tom Lawler, you will after this episode of TWiRT. Tom is a Customer Support Engineer at RCS, and does on-air shifts at a couple radio...


Show notes:



* Tom’s tip about Posi-Lock connectors is work noting. Kirk likes them, too!* Tom likes Valley People mic processing. Tom Vernon wrote a story about this for Telos Alliance.* Tom discussed the Digigram UAX220-MIC USB interface.* In one Cadillac Tom installed a Kenwood KDC Media Tuner* And, Tom is a big fan of Cadillac Broughams and Fleetwood Broughams.



Guest



Tom Lawler - Customer Support Engineer at RCS



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>3982falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-529-fire-safety-for-broadcasters-with-dean-wilson--43184530


Show notes:



* National Fire Protection Association* Flash Point of Volatile Fuels* Article about Fire Protection Engineering* Halon 1301, aka Bromotrifluoromethane* Broadcast Solutions International - Information on Fire Suppression Systems for Broadcasters



Guest



Dean K. Wilson - President and Chief Consulting Engineer at Dean K. Wilson Associates



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27205Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:57:19 +0000GFQ NetworkWould you stay on-the-air if your studio caught fire? What about your transmitter site? Dean K. Wilson is a fire protection expert with a broadcasting background. Indeed, he got started in radio at the age of 12. During his career Dean has provided a...


Show notes:



* National Fire Protection Association* Flash Point of Volatile Fuels* Article about Fire Protection Engineering* Halon 1301, aka Bromotrifluoromethane* Broadcast Solutions International - Information on Fire Suppression Systems for Broadcasters



Guest



Dean K. Wilson - President and Chief Consulting Engineer at Dean K. Wilson Associates



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.]]>4561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-528-radio-over-atsc-3-0-with-mark-aitken--43067580


Show notes:



* ONE Media – Television’s “Next Generation”* Sinclair Launches First ATSC 3.0 Radio Service In Seattle - Radio Insight article* Monetizing ATSC 3.0 - a webinar and white paper series from ATSC3Advocate.com* Saankhya Labs - wireless chipset & solutions provider* ATSC 3.0 Next Gen Overview video* FCC Modifies DTS Rules for ATSC 3.0 Flexibility - TVTechnology article



Guest



Mark Aitken - SVP of Advanced Technology at Sinclair Broadcast Group



Hosts



Marty Sacks - Executive Vice President of Sales, Support and Marketing at The Telos AllianceKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Broadcasters General Store,]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27175Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:32:34 +0000GFQ NetworkYou thought ATSC 3.0 (NexGenTV) was all about 4k video and immersive audio, right? That’s what I thought until I heard about Sinclair Broadcast Group and their approaches to enhancing all things media. From Single Frequency ATSC 3 Networks to carriage...


Show notes:



* ONE Media – Television’s “Next Generation”* Sinclair Launches First ATSC 3.0 Radio Service In Seattle - Radio Insight article* Monetizing ATSC 3.0 - a webinar and white paper series from ATSC3Advocate.com* Saankhya Labs - wireless chipset & solutions provider* ATSC 3.0 Next Gen Overview video* FCC Modifies DTS Rules for ATSC 3.0 Flexibility - TVTechnology article



Guest



Mark Aitken - SVP of Advanced Technology at Sinclair Broadcast Group



Hosts



Marty Sacks - Executive Vice President of Sales, Support and Marketing at The Telos AllianceKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Broadcasters General Store,]]>4494falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-527-engineering-excellence-with-jason-ornellas--42961754


Show notes:



* Jason Ornellas Makes His Mark - Radio World* V Three Studios helped to architect the new Bonneville Bay Area facility* They Built New Studios During COVID - Radio World* Jason mentioned ION Forge speaker stands* The Bonneville Bay Area studios are equipped with KRK ROKIT G4 speakers



Guest



Jason Ornellas - Regional Director of Engineering at Bonneville International



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27165Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:24:36 +0000GFQ NetworkJason Ornellas is this year’s recipient of Radio World’s Excellence in Engineering Award. One reason for his selection is Jason’s leadership in executing a complex, major market studio build. From design, technology selection, equipment installation,...


Show notes:



* Jason Ornellas Makes His Mark - Radio World* V Three Studios helped to architect the new Bonneville Bay Area facility* They Built New Studios During COVID - Radio World* Jason mentioned ION Forge speaker stands* The Bonneville Bay Area studios are equipped with KRK ROKIT G4 speakers



Guest



Jason Ornellas - Regional Director of Engineering at Bonneville International



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>3780falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-526-better-podcast-audio-with-chris-curran--42851216


Show notes:



* We discussed the new Shure MV7 podcast microphone* We mentioned the ubiquitous Shure SM7B dynamic vocal mic* Kirk mentioned his Sennheiser MKH 416 shotgun mic* Also Kirk’s favorite dynamic mic, the Heil PR40* We also discussed a couple of R0DE mics* Kirk likes his dbx 286s mic pre-amp and channel strip* Chris recommends iZotope RX 8 software for automated audio cleanup* Chris also likes the Reaper Digital Audio Workstation software* We mentioned Auphonic for online file processing to “master” your podcasts* And Descript looks very interesting for automatic speech to text and audio/video editing based on dialog



Guest



Chris Curran - Founder of Podcast Engineering School and host of The Podcast Engineering Show



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27152Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:35:17 +0000GFQ NetworkPodcasters and broadcasters - Got a problem with your audio? Does your audio not measure up to the "pro" podcasts? Chris Curran is here for a whole hour with up-to-date advice and suggestions for clean, clear audio - always at the right volume. From...


Show notes:



* We discussed the new Shure MV7 podcast microphone* We mentioned the ubiquitous Shure SM7B dynamic vocal mic* Kirk mentioned his Sennheiser MKH 416 shotgun mic* Also Kirk’s favorite dynamic mic, the Heil PR40* We also discussed a couple of R0DE mics* Kirk likes his dbx 286s mic pre-amp and channel strip* Chris recommends iZotope RX 8 software for automated audio cleanup* Chris also likes the Reaper Digital Audio Workstation software* We mentioned Auphonic for online file processing to “master” your podcasts* And Descript looks very interesting for automatic speech to text and audio/video editing based on dialog



Guest



Chris Curran - Founder of Podcast Engineering School and host of The Podcast Engineering Show



Host



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters.]]>4531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-525-what-a-year-2020-was-with-tom-ray--42744311


Show notes:



* Funeral arrangements for Chris Tobin at Perazzo Funeral Home* Photo album from this episode



Guest



Tom Ray - TWiRT contributor and President at Tom Ray Consulting



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Show notes:



* Funeral arrangements for Chris Tobin at Perazzo Funeral Home* Photo album from this episode



Guest



Tom Ray - TWiRT contributor and President at Tom Ray Consulting



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Over a month ago we decided to do a Christmas Eve edition of This Week in Radio Tech. John Bisset, agreed to be on the show with us to recall some Christmas engineering memories, chat about Christmas gifts, and think about what’s ahead for radio engineers. Plus, we read and answer some comments from engineers as part of a Christmas Eve giveaway.



Show notes:



* We gave away three of these ONN Surf 7” Android tablets* John mentioned Mouse Magic, the rodent repellent with a minty aroma* We think 2021 will bring more virtualization, such as the Axia iQs



Guest



John Bisset - Director, Western US Sales, Telos Alliance & Author of Workbench at Radio World



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27122Fri, 25 Dec 2020 02:23:17 +0000GFQ NetworkMost of our TWiRT family and friends know by now that our co-host, Chris Tobin, passed away last Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was 59 years old. We will do a special TWiRT episode in tribute to Chris within a few days. For now, we’re carrying on...


Over a month ago we decided to do a Christmas Eve edition of This Week in Radio Tech. John Bisset, agreed to be on the show with us to recall some Christmas engineering memories, chat about Christmas gifts, and think about what’s ahead for radio engineers. Plus, we read and answer some comments from engineers as part of a Christmas Eve giveaway.



Show notes:



* We gave away three of these ONN Surf 7” Android tablets* John mentioned Mouse Magic, the rodent repellent with a minty aroma* We think 2021 will bring more virtualization, such as the Axia iQs



Guest



John Bisset - Director, Western US Sales, Telos Alliance & Author of Workbench at Radio World



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-523-nyc-radio-engineering-with-andy-gladden--42556168


Show notes:



* Hofstra University* WRHU-FM at Hofstra University* AM 970 - The Answer - Salem Radio’s 50kW New York City station* The Joe Piscopo Show on AM 970* The Mike Gallagher Show* WMCA - AM 570* New York SBE Chapter 15



Guest



Andy Gladding - Chief Engineer at Salem Media Group



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27078Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:45:20 +0000GFQ NetworkAndy Gladding got started in radio engineering at Hofstra University on Long Island, NY. Now he’s Chief at the Salem radio stations in New York City. Andy applies plenty of expertise, an eagerness to learn more, and a great sense of humor to the...


Show notes:



* Hofstra University* WRHU-FM at Hofstra University* AM 970 - The Answer - Salem Radio’s 50kW New York City station* The Joe Piscopo Show on AM 970* The Mike Gallagher Show* WMCA - AM 570* New York SBE Chapter 15



Guest



Andy Gladding - Chief Engineer at Salem Media Group



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4321falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-522-hawai-i-ip-radio-link-backup-fm-transmitter--42434535


Show notes:



* KHKU-FM - Star 94.3 FM* HIker video of the Kahili Ridge Trail in bad weather - similar to conditions for us* Digital Loggers Web Power Switch - Remote IP-controlled AC outlet bank* Ubiquiti PowerBeam 5AC ISO Gen2 IP-Radio Link* Kirk needs help getting these MikroTik Metal 9HPn ISM-band IP radios to work



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27064Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:20:02 +0000GFQ NetworkTWiRT co-host, Kirk Harnack, is part-owner of KHKU-FM in Lihu’e, Hawai’i. It’s been 2 ½ years since the station, called “Star94.3”, went on the air under the new name, so some improvements and repairs have been needed. The key projects were:...


Show notes:



* KHKU-FM - Star 94.3 FM* HIker video of the Kahili Ridge Trail in bad weather - similar to conditions for us* Digital Loggers Web Power Switch - Remote IP-controlled AC outlet bank* Ubiquiti PowerBeam 5AC ISO Gen2 IP-Radio Link* Kirk needs help getting these MikroTik Metal 9HPn ISM-band IP radios to work



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-521-hybrid-single-frequency-network-with-hal-kneller--42324560


Show notes:



* “Hybrid Synchronization in the Sunshine State” - article by Hal Kneller* Single Frequency Network introduction at Wikipedia* SynchroCast Presentation by Ted Lantz of GatesAir* Single Frequency Networks for HD Radio by Philipp Schmid of Nautel



Guest



Hal Kneller - Broadcast Technology Consultant



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27054Fri, 04 Dec 2020 23:19:34 +0000GFQ NetworkA Single Frequency Network (SFN) can help a broadcaster achieve coverage over a much wider area than with a single transmitter - and, provide continuous, hands-free coverage for listeners as they move about the trade area. FM on-channel boosters are...


Show notes:



* “Hybrid Synchronization in the Sunshine State” - article by Hal Kneller* Single Frequency Network introduction at Wikipedia* SynchroCast Presentation by Ted Lantz of GatesAir* Single Frequency Networks for HD Radio by Philipp Schmid of Nautel



Guest



Hal Kneller - Broadcast Technology Consultant



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4125falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-520-no-turkey-for-mike-modney--42215074


Show notes:



* WABE - Western Association of Broadcast Engineers* Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Mentor Program* Jim Pattison Broadcast Group* 102.3 NOW! Radio* Pippin Technical (Candian broadcast equipment supplier and integrator)



Guest



MIke Modney - Chief Engineer at Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Alberta Metro Markets



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27041Sat, 28 Nov 2020 15:24:06 +0000GFQ NetworkMike Modney grew up in a broadcasting family with an engineer dad and a news director mom. Now, Mike is making his own way as a successful engineer and audio processing expert. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Mike oversees facilities and engineers...


Show notes:



* WABE - Western Association of Broadcast Engineers* Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Mentor Program* Jim Pattison Broadcast Group* 102.3 NOW! Radio* Pippin Technical (Candian broadcast equipment supplier and integrator)



Guest



MIke Modney - Chief Engineer at Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Alberta Metro Markets



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at]]>4706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-519-welcome-south-brother-to-wsb--42085556


Show notes:



* WSB at the Atlanta History Center* WSB radio info on Wikipedia* WSB radio history - photo show from the 1920s* WSB transmitter site - prior to shopping center development



Guests



Charles Kinney - Director of Engineering at Cox Media Group AtlantaVic Jester - Chief Engineer at Radio One, AtlantaCharlie Wooten - regional Director of Engineering & IT at iHeartMedia, Panama City, Florida



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27028Sat, 21 Nov 2020 01:42:32 +0000GFQ NetworkAny radio engineer would consider it a privilege to visit the iconic WSB-AM transmitter site in Atlanta, Georgia. Today we get info on the WSB site not only from DoE, Charles Kinney, but also from Vic Jester, who helped design the current transmitter...


Show notes:



* WSB at the Atlanta History Center* WSB radio info on Wikipedia* WSB radio history - photo show from the 1920s* WSB transmitter site - prior to shopping center development



Guests



Charles Kinney - Director of Engineering at Cox Media Group AtlantaVic Jester - Chief Engineer at Radio One, AtlantaCharlie Wooten - regional Director of Engineering & IT at iHeartMedia, Panama City, Florida



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And]]>4383falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-518-c-band-filters-in-or-out-with-mark-johnson--41959253


Show notes:



* Linkup Communications - Satellite services from uplink to downlink* Radio World article by Mark Johnson, “Lump Sum Option May Not Be Best for All”* SO YOU CHOSE THE C-BAND LUMP SUM OPTION; HERE’S WHAT’S NEXT* Fierce Wireless article - Amid heated debate, FCC votes 3-2 to free up 280 MHz of C-band for 5G



Guest



Mark Johnson - President at Linkup Communications Corp.



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27018Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:00:48 +0000GFQ NetworkThe C-band repack – and subsequent relocation of all C-band users in the Mid-band frequency to 4.0-4.2 Mhz – means broadcasters with C-band satellite antennas need to act now. You may plan to self-install the filter needed to protect your satellite...


Show notes:



* Linkup Communications - Satellite services from uplink to downlink* Radio World article by Mark Johnson, “Lump Sum Option May Not Be Best for All”* SO YOU CHOSE THE C-BAND LUMP SUM OPTION; HERE’S WHAT’S NEXT* Fierce Wireless article - Amid heated debate, FCC votes 3-2 to free up 280 MHz of C-band for 5G



Guest



Mark Johnson - President at Linkup Communications Corp.



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at]]>3978falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-517-translators-allocations-and-the-fcc-with-dave-doherty--41828825


Show notes:



* Skywaves Consulting - provides technical services and strategic consulting for radio station owners, investors, and brokers.* FCCInfo.com - a database looking web site from Cavell & Mertz* Google Earth .kml file page for FCC licensed facilities* Quick radio facility lookup at Radio-Locator.com



Guest



Dave Doherty - Principal at Skywaves Consulting, LLC



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=27002Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:52:03 +0000GFQ NetworkThe FCC has a filing window for new Non-commercial/educational (NCE) FM stations in 2021. Indeed, it’s been over ten years since the FCC accepted applications for new, full-power NCE construction permits. The window, expected to be in “early 2021,”...


Show notes:



* Skywaves Consulting - provides technical services and strategic consulting for radio station owners, investors, and brokers.* FCCInfo.com - a database looking web site from Cavell & Mertz* Google Earth .kml file page for FCC licensed facilities* Quick radio facility lookup at Radio-Locator.com



Guest



Dave Doherty - Principal at Skywaves Consulting, LLC



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4176falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-516-playoutone-web-and-cloud-with-dave-brierley-jones--41718365


Show notes:



* PlayoutONE WebVT* A collection of instructional videos about running PlayoutONE* Dave likes LastPass for securely simplifying web credentials



Guest



Dave Brierley-Jones - CEO at PlayoutONE



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26996Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:18:55 +0000GFQ NetworkThere’s no shortage of radio automation playout systems on the market. Some are steeped in a strong tradition of reliable service. Dave Brierley-Jones is CEO of PlayoutONE, a relatively new playout system that offers web-based voice tracking. We’ll...


Show notes:



* PlayoutONE WebVT* A collection of instructional videos about running PlayoutONE* Dave likes LastPass for securely simplifying web credentials



Guest



Dave Brierley-Jones - CEO at PlayoutONE



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>3932falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-515-the-next-best-thing-2020--41608776


Show notes:



* See the remaining schedule and RSVP here…* The Next Best Thing Facebook Page



Guests



Greg Dahl - Second Opinion CommunicationsPaul Stewart - Summit Technology GroupJeff Wiliams - YellowTecShane Finch - ENCOEd Bukont - E2 Technical ServicesDave Kerstin - Customer Service at Broadcasters General StoreJason Cooper - Radian CorporationChris Crump - Comrex



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community,]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26987Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:12:49 +0000GFQ NetworkThe “Next Best Thing Media Tour” is rolling onward, having visited two dozen markets to date, and with a long list to go before concluding around Thanksgiving. It’s a traveling outdoor equipment expo intended to help engineers and others see equipment...


Show notes:



* See the remaining schedule and RSVP here…* The Next Best Thing Facebook Page



Guests



Greg Dahl - Second Opinion CommunicationsPaul Stewart - Summit Technology GroupJeff Wiliams - YellowTecShane Finch - ENCOEd Bukont - E2 Technical ServicesDave Kerstin - Customer Service at Broadcasters General StoreJason Cooper - Radian CorporationChris Crump - Comrex



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community,]]>3743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-514-wildfire-with-mike-everhart--41494379


Show notes:



* Chaparral burns particularly hot in the Western wildfires.* KUIC-FM is the focus of our discussion of a burned transmitter site; a real hometown station* Here’s the KUIC transmitter site on Google Maps* Mike Everhart is a Volunteer Lieutenant at the Molalla Fire Protection District* Alpha Media* AES2020 Show - listing of sessions and events by track. Broadcast and Online Delivery is the section referenced by David Bialik.



Guests



Mike Everhart - Corporate Director of Engineering at Alpha Media & Volunteer Lieutenant at Walalla Fire DistrictDavid Bialik - Consultant to the streaming and broadcast communities



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26968Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:07:28 +0000GFQ NetworkBeing Director of Engineering for a large radio broadcaster is challenging enough these days. Doing that while fighting forest fires is downright heroic! Mike Everhart is Director of Engineering at Alpha Media AND he fights wildfires. We’ll see the...


Show notes:



* Chaparral burns particularly hot in the Western wildfires.* KUIC-FM is the focus of our discussion of a burned transmitter site; a real hometown station* Here’s the KUIC transmitter site on Google Maps* Mike Everhart is a Volunteer Lieutenant at the Molalla Fire Protection District* Alpha Media* AES2020 Show - listing of sessions and events by track. Broadcast and Online Delivery is the section referenced by David Bialik.



Guests



Mike Everhart - Corporate Director of Engineering at Alpha Media & Volunteer Lieutenant at Walalla Fire DistrictDavid Bialik - Consultant to the streaming and broadcast communities



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.]]>4437falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-513-lifetime-achievement-with-mark-persons--41382553


Show notes:



* From the SBE: Society of Broadcast Engineers Presents John H. Battison Award for Lifetime Achievement to Mark Persons* Radio World article: Mark Persons Receives SBE Lifetime Achievement Award* Mark Persons’ Tech Tips - A huge collection of tips learned from a lifetime of engineering* Thirty years of broadcast engineering articles by Mark Persons* Chris Tobin’s Tip: NanoVNA-F Portable Handheld Vector Network Analyzer* Kirk’s Tip: Telos Alliance Support page for generating SDP files for AES67 stream subscriptions



Guest



Mark Persons - M. W. Persons & Associates



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter...]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26958Fri, 09 Oct 2020 15:05:15 +0000GFQ NetworkIn fifty-six years the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) has awarded only ten John H. Battison Awards for Lifetime Achievement. This tenth and most recent one was just bestowed upon Mark Persons, CPBE, CBNT, AMD. Since Mark got started in radio and...


Show notes:



* From the SBE: Society of Broadcast Engineers Presents John H. Battison Award for Lifetime Achievement to Mark Persons* Radio World article: Mark Persons Receives SBE Lifetime Achievement Award* Mark Persons’ Tech Tips - A huge collection of tips learned from a lifetime of engineering* Thirty years of broadcast engineering articles by Mark Persons* Chris Tobin’s Tip: NanoVNA-F Portable Handheld Vector Network Analyzer* Kirk’s Tip: Telos Alliance Support page for generating SDP files for AES67 stream subscriptions



Guest



Mark Persons - M. W. Persons & Associates



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter...]]>3930falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-512-brace-yourselves-winter-is-coming-with-paul-montoya--41260594


Show notes:



* Wyoming Public Radio* Wyoming Public Radio Coverage Map* Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) explainer video from Matt Risinger* When in Laramie, Wyoming, we recommend you stay at Vista de la Luna B&B



Guest



Paul Montoya - Director of Engineering @ Wyoming Public Media



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26941Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:05:18 +0000GFQ NetworkPreparing for winter is a time-honored ritual in most temperate climates. Most of the USA - indeed most of the world’s population - falls in temperate zones, and that means winter weather is likely or possible. The “business end” of broadcast...


Show notes:



* Wyoming Public Radio* Wyoming Public Radio Coverage Map* Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) explainer video from Matt Risinger* When in Laramie, Wyoming, we recommend you stay at Vista de la Luna B&B



Guest



Paul Montoya - Director of Engineering @ Wyoming Public Media



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.]]>4206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-511-fm-antennas-from-theory-to-practice-with-bill-harland--41118834


Show notes:



* Antenna Planning Tools* Antenna System White Papers* ERI “Rototiller” Antenna - Name controversy? [YouTube video]* TWiRT coverage of the Engineer's Seminar & Tribute to the FM Master Antenna* Video about ERI from the Economic Development Coalition of SW Indiana



Guest



Bill Harland - Vice President of Marketing at Electronics Research, Inc.



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26932Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:25:57 +0000GFQ NetworkTo most radio broadcast engineers, FM transmitting antennas are both slightly mysterious and rather fascinating. There are several fundamental designs plus differences in materials, testing, placement, and operational maintenance. Bill Harland from...


Show notes:



* Antenna Planning Tools* Antenna System White Papers* ERI “Rototiller” Antenna - Name controversy? [YouTube video]* TWiRT coverage of the Engineer's Seminar & Tribute to the FM Master Antenna* Video about ERI from the Economic Development Coalition of SW Indiana



Guest



Bill Harland - Vice President of Marketing at Electronics Research, Inc.



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars.]]>4210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-510-automated-tv-worth-watching-with-stan-walbert--40976199


Show notes:



* Multicam Systems for Radio* Full-length, real-world Multicam Studio demo in diverse venues* Backdrop: Virtual Production Using AR



Guests



Stan Walbert - President at Multicam SystemsMary Ann Seidler - Owner at First Light Broadcast, LLC



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26911Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:20:04 +0000GFQ NetworkAutomated live video production is now arguable as good as human-directed switching - at least for “visual radio”. Stan Walbert, President of Multicam Systems, has created an AI (artificial intelligence) video switching engine that emulates the best...


Show notes:



* Multicam Systems for Radio* Full-length, real-world Multicam Studio demo in diverse venues* Backdrop: Virtual Production Using AR



Guests



Stan Walbert - President at Multicam SystemsMary Ann Seidler - Owner at First Light Broadcast, LLC



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-509-critical-generator-maintenance-with-john-bisset--40957319


Show notes:



* The Mice vs. the Generator* Radio World articles by John Bisset* Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester* Semi-Rigid USB Endoscope for under $11 from Amazon* 4 inch magnetic parts dish from Harbor Freight



Guest



John Bisset - Director, Western US Sales at Telos Alliance and Author of the “Workbench” column in Radio World magazine.



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcast...]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26901Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:52:44 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat good is a backup power generator if you can’t depend on it, 100 percent? None, really. After analyzing dozens of generators and what makes them not run, John Bisset offers poignant tips and advice to ensure that your backup generator runs when...


Show notes:



* The Mice vs. the Generator* Radio World articles by John Bisset* Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester* Semi-Rigid USB Endoscope for under $11 from Amazon* 4 inch magnetic parts dish from Harbor Freight



Guest



John Bisset - Director, Western US Sales at Telos Alliance and Author of the “Workbench” column in Radio World magazine.



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcast...]]>4313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-509-critical-generator-maintenance-with-john-bisset--40843294


Show notes:



* The Mice vs. the Generator* Radio World articles by John Bisset* Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester* Semi-Rigid USB Endoscope for under $11 from Amazon* 4 inch magnetic parts dish from Harbor Freight



Guest



John Bisset - Director, Western US Sales at Telos Alliance and Author of the “Workbench” column in Radio World magazine.



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcast...]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26901Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:52:44 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat good is a backup power generator if you can’t depend on it, 100 percent? None, really. After analyzing dozens of generators and what makes them not run, John Bisset offers poignant tips and advice to ensure that your backup generator runs when...


Show notes:



* The Mice vs. the Generator* Radio World articles by John Bisset* Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester* Semi-Rigid USB Endoscope for under $11 from Amazon* 4 inch magnetic parts dish from Harbor Freight



Guest



John Bisset - Director, Western US Sales at Telos Alliance and Author of the “Workbench” column in Radio World magazine.



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcast...]]>4313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-508-big-voip-mountain-engineering-with-marcos-o-rourke--40957330


Show notes:



* Santiago Peak - LIVE WEBCAM* Shure MV88 professional stereo mic for iPhone* KWave Network Status Page from Statuspage.io



Guest



Marcos O’Rourke - Chief Engineer, KWave Radio, Santa Ana, California



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26888Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:41:00 +0000GFQ NetworkNot many radio engineers handle a phone system for 500 employees, but Marcos O’Rourke does! Five years in the planning and execution, and now KWave Radio, plus the church campus they’re part of, are saving close to $10k per month in phone service...


Show notes:



* Santiago Peak - LIVE WEBCAM* Shure MV88 professional stereo mic for iPhone* KWave Network Status Page from Statuspage.io



Guest



Marcos O’Rourke - Chief Engineer, KWave Radio, Santa Ana, California



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4311falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-508-big-voip-mountain-engineering-with-marcos-o-rourke--40704347


Show notes:



* Santiago Peak - LIVE WEBCAM* Shure MV88 professional stereo mic for iPhone* KWave Network Status Page from Statuspage.io



Guest



Marcos O’Rourke - Chief Engineer, KWave Radio, Santa Ana, California



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26888Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:41:00 +0000GFQ NetworkNot many radio engineers handle a phone system for 500 employees, but Marcos O’Rourke does! Five years in the planning and execution, and now KWave Radio, plus the church campus they’re part of, are saving close to $10k per month in phone service...


Show notes:



* Santiago Peak - LIVE WEBCAM* Shure MV88 professional stereo mic for iPhone* KWave Network Status Page from Statuspage.io



Guest



Marcos O’Rourke - Chief Engineer, KWave Radio, Santa Ana, California



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4311falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-507-cloudified-broadcast-audio-processing-with-mary-ann-seidler--40957344


Show notes:



* kmfm UK Goes Virtual with High-Density Virtual Audio Processing* How Software Audio Processing Makes Planning for Transmission Changes More Flexible* Nautel Webinar: Radio Air-Chain Innovation Webinar #2: Problem Solved



Guest



Mary Ann Seidler - Broadcast & Streaming Audio Processing Consultant



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26872Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:49:40 +0000GFQ NetworkWe knew it was coming - and now it's here…. Top-shelf audio processing and FM stereo coding in "the cloud" - either private cloud or "public" cloud. There are big possibilities here, and Mary Ann Seidler joins us to tell all. Plus, Chris Tobin rounds...


Show notes:



* kmfm UK Goes Virtual with High-Density Virtual Audio Processing* How Software Audio Processing Makes Planning for Transmission Changes More Flexible* Nautel Webinar: Radio Air-Chain Innovation Webinar #2: Problem Solved



Guest



Mary Ann Seidler - Broadcast & Streaming Audio Processing Consultant



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-507-cloudified-broadcast-audio-processing-with-mary-ann-seidler--40548997


Show notes:



* kmfm UK Goes Virtual with High-Density Virtual Audio Processing* How Software Audio Processing Makes Planning for Transmission Changes More Flexible* Nautel Webinar: Radio Air-Chain Innovation Webinar #2: Problem Solved



Guest



Mary Ann Seidler - Broadcast & Streaming Audio Processing Consultant



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26872Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:49:40 +0000GFQ NetworkWe knew it was coming - and now it's here…. Top-shelf audio processing and FM stereo coding in "the cloud" - either private cloud or "public" cloud. There are big possibilities here, and Mary Ann Seidler joins us to tell all. Plus, Chris Tobin rounds...


Show notes:



* kmfm UK Goes Virtual with High-Density Virtual Audio Processing* How Software Audio Processing Makes Planning for Transmission Changes More Flexible* Nautel Webinar: Radio Air-Chain Innovation Webinar #2: Problem Solved



Guest



Mary Ann Seidler - Broadcast & Streaming Audio Processing Consultant



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-506-audio-builders-workshop-with-chris-kincaid--40957368


Show notes:



* Audio Builders Workshop* ABW - a working group of the Boston AES* ABW Metronome kit from CrowdSupply - as seen on TWiRT and built by Michael Harnack* Bumblebee DIY ribbon mic kits* DIYRE CP5 Colour Mic Preamp Kit* DIYRE OLA5 Opto Compressor Kit* MicParts DIY Microphone kits* AES Show - Fall 2020* Chris Kincaid mentioned Max8 aural and visual creation software



Guest



Chris Kincaid - Program Manager at Audio Builders Workshop



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26861Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:03:41 +0000GFQ NetworkIf you’ve ever thought, “There should be a group that promotes learning electronics and audio to teens and college students,” well, there is! It’s Audio Builders Workshop (ABW), a working group of the Boston AES Section. Chris Kincaid is lecturer at...


Show notes:



* Audio Builders Workshop* ABW - a working group of the Boston AES* ABW Metronome kit from CrowdSupply - as seen on TWiRT and built by Michael Harnack* Bumblebee DIY ribbon mic kits* DIYRE CP5 Colour Mic Preamp Kit* DIYRE OLA5 Opto Compressor Kit* MicParts DIY Microphone kits* AES Show - Fall 2020* Chris Kincaid mentioned Max8 aural and visual creation software



Guest



Chris Kincaid - Program Manager at Audio Builders Workshop



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.]]>4514falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-506-audio-builders-workshop-with-chris-kincaid--40437430


Show notes:



* Audio Builders Workshop* ABW - a working group of the Boston AES* ABW Metronome kit from CrowdSupply - as seen on TWiRT and built by Michael Harnack* Bumblebee DIY ribbon mic kits* DIYRE CP5 Colour Mic Preamp Kit* DIYRE OLA5 Opto Compressor Kit* MicParts DIY Microphone kits* AES Show - Fall 2020* Chris Kincaid mentioned Max8 aural and visual creation software



Guest



Chris Kincaid - Program Manager at Audio Builders Workshop



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26861Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:03:41 +0000GFQ NetworkIf you’ve ever thought, “There should be a group that promotes learning electronics and audio to teens and college students,” well, there is! It’s Audio Builders Workshop (ABW), a working group of the Boston AES Section. Chris Kincaid is lecturer at...


Show notes:



* Audio Builders Workshop* ABW - a working group of the Boston AES* ABW Metronome kit from CrowdSupply - as seen on TWiRT and built by Michael Harnack* Bumblebee DIY ribbon mic kits* DIYRE CP5 Colour Mic Preamp Kit* DIYRE OLA5 Opto Compressor Kit* MicParts DIY Microphone kits* AES Show - Fall 2020* Chris Kincaid mentioned Max8 aural and visual creation software



Guest



Chris Kincaid - Program Manager at Audio Builders Workshop



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.]]>4514falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-505-overcoming-social-distancing-with-chris-tobin-and-greg-dahl--40957311


Show notes:



* Chris mentioned Busby Berkeley a couple times. Here’s the camera shot he’s talking about.* Society of Broadcast Engineers 2020 National Meeting Goes Virtual* RJ Russell Is SBE’s Engineer of the Year* Read updates on Greg Dahl’s Next Best Thing tour on this Facebook page.* … and on this LinkedIn page.



Guest



Greg Dahl - Broadcast Engineer at Second Opinion Communications, Inc.



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos.]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26844Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:54:55 +0000GFQ NetworkBroadcasting from home - working alone - informing and entertaining - keeping virtual company with our listeners; we’re doing the best we can during these continued lockdowns and social distancing. Industry events keep getting canceled or postponed,...


Show notes:



* Chris mentioned Busby Berkeley a couple times. Here’s the camera shot he’s talking about.* Society of Broadcast Engineers 2020 National Meeting Goes Virtual* RJ Russell Is SBE’s Engineer of the Year* Read updates on Greg Dahl’s Next Best Thing tour on this Facebook page.* … and on this LinkedIn page.



Guest



Greg Dahl - Broadcast Engineer at Second Opinion Communications, Inc.



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos.]]>4046falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-505-overcoming-social-distancing-with-chris-tobin-and-greg-dahl--40194140


Show notes:



* Chris mentioned Busby Berkeley a couple times. Here’s the camera shot he’s talking about.* Society of Broadcast Engineers 2020 National Meeting Goes Virtual* RJ Russell Is SBE’s Engineer of the Year* Read updates on Greg Dahl’s Next Best Thing tour on this Facebook page.* … and on this LinkedIn page.



Guest



Greg Dahl - Broadcast Engineer at Second Opinion Communications, Inc.



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26844Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:54:55 +0000GFQ NetworkBroadcasting from home - working alone - informing and entertaining - keeping virtual company with our listeners; we’re doing the best we can during these continued lockdowns and social distancing. Industry events keep getting canceled or postponed,...


Show notes:



* Chris mentioned Busby Berkeley a couple times. Here’s the camera shot he’s talking about.* Society of Broadcast Engineers 2020 National Meeting Goes Virtual* RJ Russell Is SBE’s Engineer of the Year* Read updates on Greg Dahl’s Next Best Thing tour on this Facebook page.* … and on this LinkedIn page.



Guest



Greg Dahl - Broadcast Engineer at Second Opinion Communications, Inc.



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos.]]>4046falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-504-rocket-radio-telemetry-with-cornelius-gould--40957362


Show notes:



* 9 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Transmitter - a Nautel eBook* Corny’s advanced rocketry podcast, “The Rocketry Show”* The Model Rocket Show - a podcast for those newer to rocketry* Tripoli Rocketry Association* The National Association of Rocketry* BPS.SPACE - Thrust Vectoring at Model Scale* We discussed the Kalman Filter concept



Guest



Cornelius Gould - Audio Algorithm Developer and Rocketry Engineer



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Join Jeff Welton and guests for Nautel’s Transmission Talk Tuesdays - Register HERE.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26833Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:56:38 +0000GFQ NetworkEngineering in various disciplines is a big part of Corny Gould’s career path. From major market broadcast engineer, to audio processing algorithm developer, to podcast content creator, Corny Gould applies techniques from each specialty to improve the...


Show notes:



* 9 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Transmitter - a Nautel eBook* Corny’s advanced rocketry podcast, “The Rocketry Show”* The Model Rocket Show - a podcast for those newer to rocketry* Tripoli Rocketry Association* The National Association of Rocketry* BPS.SPACE - Thrust Vectoring at Model Scale* We discussed the Kalman Filter concept



Guest



Cornelius Gould - Audio Algorithm Developer and Rocketry Engineer



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Join Jeff Welton and guests for Nautel’s Transmission Talk Tuesdays - Register HERE.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>3991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-504-rocket-radio-telemetry-with-cornelius-gould--40080036


Show notes:



* 9 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Transmitter - a Nautel eBook* Corny’s advanced rocketry podcast, “The Rocketry Show”* The Model Rocket Show - a podcast for those newer to rocketry* Tripoli Rocketry Association* The National Association of Rocketry* BPS.SPACE - Thrust Vectoring at Model Scale* We discussed the Kalman Filter concept



Guest



Cornelius Gould - Audio Algorithm Developer and Rocketry Engineer



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Join Jeff Welton and guests for Nautel’s Transmission Talk Tuesdays - Register HERE.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26833Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:56:38 +0000GFQ NetworkEngineering in various disciplines is a big part of Corny Gould’s career path. From major market broadcast engineer, to audio processing algorithm developer, to podcast content creator, Corny Gould applies techniques from each specialty to improve the...


Show notes:



* 9 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Transmitter - a Nautel eBook* Corny’s advanced rocketry podcast, “The Rocketry Show”* The Model Rocket Show - a podcast for those newer to rocketry* Tripoli Rocketry Association* The National Association of Rocketry* BPS.SPACE - Thrust Vectoring at Model Scale* We discussed the Kalman Filter concept



Guest



Cornelius Gould - Audio Algorithm Developer and Rocketry Engineer



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Join Jeff Welton and guests for Nautel’s Transmission Talk Tuesdays - Register HERE.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>3991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-503-protecting-that-feedline-with-paul-shulins--40957376


Show notes:



* IEEE BTS Looks at Future of Monitoring - Paul Shulins, presenter* DAC System’s RF Hawkeye components* DJI Matice 300 UAS* RTK - Real-time Kinematic - technology to improve position accuracy* Infrared Thermography Certification



Guest



Paul Shulins - President at Shulins’ Solutions



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26811Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:30:56 +0000GFQ NetworkPaul Shulins is President of Shulins’ Solutions, a radio and tv broadcast consulting firm based in Andover Massachusetts, specializing in remote control solutions, studio design and construction, antenna protection systems and ratings metrics. Show...


Show notes:



* IEEE BTS Looks at Future of Monitoring - Paul Shulins, presenter* DAC System’s RF Hawkeye components* DJI Matice 300 UAS* RTK - Real-time Kinematic - technology to improve position accuracy* Infrared Thermography Certification



Guest



Paul Shulins - President at Shulins’ Solutions



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And]]>4367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-503-protecting-that-feedline-with-paul-shulins--39964217


Show notes:



* IEEE BTS Looks at Future of Monitoring - Paul Shulins, presenter* DAC System’s RF Hawkeye components* DJI Matice 300 UAS* RTK - Real-time Kinematic - technology to improve position accuracy* Infrared Thermography Certification



Guest



Paul Shulins - President at Shulins’ Solutions



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26811Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:30:56 +0000GFQ NetworkPaul Shulins is President of Shulins’ Solutions, a radio and tv broadcast consulting firm based in Andover Massachusetts, specializing in remote control solutions, studio design and construction, antenna protection systems and ratings metrics. Show...


Show notes:



* IEEE BTS Looks at Future of Monitoring - Paul Shulins, presenter* DAC System’s RF Hawkeye components* DJI Matice 300 UAS* RTK - Real-time Kinematic - technology to improve position accuracy* Infrared Thermography Certification



Guest



Paul Shulins - President at Shulins’ Solutions



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And]]>4367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-502-i-m-k-lovin-it-with-bill-jackson--40957366


Show notes:



* Educational Media Foundation (EMF Broadcasting) - Info on Wikipedia* Positive and Encouraging - K-LOVE* Air1 - Worship Now* Axia Livewire+AES67 AoIP networking from Telos Alliance* Axia Quasar AoIP Livewire+AES67 audio console



Guest



Bill Jackson - Principal Broadcast Studio Engineer at EMF K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars.]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26798Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:00:19 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat’s a former DJ and Promotions Director doing building radio studios? Well, he’s lovin’ it! Bill Jackson is now the Principal Studio Engineer for Educational Media Foundation K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks. He’s expanding the number of studios and...


Show notes:



* Educational Media Foundation (EMF Broadcasting) - Info on Wikipedia* Positive and Encouraging - K-LOVE* Air1 - Worship Now* Axia Livewire+AES67 AoIP networking from Telos Alliance* Axia Quasar AoIP Livewire+AES67 audio console



Guest



Bill Jackson - Principal Broadcast Studio Engineer at EMF K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars.]]>4037falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-502-i-m-k-lovin-it-with-bill-jackson--39807157


Show notes:



* Educational Media Foundation (EMF Broadcasting) - Info on Wikipedia* Positive and Encouraging - K-LOVE* Air1 - Worship Now* Axia Livewire+AES67 AoIP networking from Telos Alliance* Axia Quasar AoIP Livewire+AES67 audio console



Guest



Bill Jackson - Principal Broadcast Studio Engineer at EMF K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26798Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:00:19 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat’s a former DJ and Promotions Director doing building radio studios? Well, he’s lovin’ it! Bill Jackson is now the Principal Studio Engineer for Educational Media Foundation K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks. He’s expanding the number of studios and...


Show notes:



* Educational Media Foundation (EMF Broadcasting) - Info on Wikipedia* Positive and Encouraging - K-LOVE* Air1 - Worship Now* Axia Livewire+AES67 AoIP networking from Telos Alliance* Axia Quasar AoIP Livewire+AES67 audio console



Guest



Bill Jackson - Principal Broadcast Studio Engineer at EMF K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars.]]>4037falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-501-no-fail-remotes-with-tim-berry--40957371


Show notes:



* What is the Vol Network?* Tim Berry - WN4GBI and East Tennessee Amateur Repeaters* Lindsey Nelson - First play-by-play announcer for the Vol Network* John Ward - the Voice of the Vols



Guest



Tim Berry - Chief Engineer at WUOT-FM and Chief Engineer at the Vol Network



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26788Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:02:23 +0000GFQ NetworkImagine the pressure of making sure every game-day broadcast for the Tennessee Vols gets on-the-air and sounds great. That’s what Tim Berry does in his “spare” time! Tim is the Chief Engineer at WUOT-FM at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He...


Show notes:



* What is the Vol Network?* Tim Berry - WN4GBI and East Tennessee Amateur Repeaters* Lindsey Nelson - First play-by-play announcer for the Vol Network* John Ward - the Voice of the Vols



Guest



Tim Berry - Chief Engineer at WUOT-FM and Chief Engineer at the Vol Network



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4390falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-501-no-fail-remotes-with-tim-berry--38338640


Show notes:



* What is the Vol Network?* Tim Berry - WN4GBI and East Tennessee Amateur Repeaters* Lindsey Nelson - First play-by-play announcer for the Vol Network* John Ward - the Voice of the Vols



Guest



Tim Berry - Chief Engineer at WUOT-FM and Chief Engineer at the Vol Network



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26788Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:02:23 +0000GFQ NetworkImagine the pressure of making sure every game-day broadcast for the Tennessee Vols gets on-the-air and sounds great. That’s what Tim Berry does in his “spare” time! Tim is the Chief Engineer at WUOT-FM at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He...


Show notes:



* What is the Vol Network?* Tim Berry - WN4GBI and East Tennessee Amateur Repeaters* Lindsey Nelson - First play-by-play announcer for the Vol Network* John Ward - the Voice of the Vols



Guest



Tim Berry - Chief Engineer at WUOT-FM and Chief Engineer at the Vol Network



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4390falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-500-looking-back-and-looking-forward--40957446


Guest



Tom Ray - TWiRT contributor and President at Tom Ray Consulting



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26779Fri, 03 Jul 2020 14:09:50 +0000GFQ NetworkThank you for helping us get to 500 TWiRT episodes! Chris Tobin says he’s up for 500 more! This week, Tom Ray joins us to review some past topics and see how they’ve changed in the past 10 years. Chris Tobin checks in from high above Manhattan. Plus,...


Guest



Tom Ray - TWiRT contributor and President at Tom Ray Consulting



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4450falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-500-looking-back-and-looking-forward--35685026


Guest



Tom Ray - TWiRT contributor and President at Tom Ray Consulting



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26779Fri, 03 Jul 2020 14:09:50 +0000GFQ NetworkThank you for helping us get to 500 TWiRT episodes! Chris Tobin says he’s up for 500 more! This week, Tom Ray joins us to review some past topics and see how they’ve changed in the past 10 years. Chris Tobin checks in from high above Manhattan. Plus,...


Guest



Tom Ray - TWiRT contributor and President at Tom Ray Consulting



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4450falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-499-best-practices-for-home-broadcasting-with-bryan-jones--40957409


Show notes



* Best remote desktop software of 2020: Paid and free choices for businesses* Kirk’s favorite remote access service: DWService.net* 4 VPN Types and When to Use Them* Chris’s favorite: DJB Radio playout software



Guest



Bryan Jones - Engineering Support at The Telos Alliance



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Na...]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26761Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:36:03 +0000GFQ NetworkMany of us got our morning and afternoon hosts operating from their homes pretty quickly back in March. We had just a few days - or even just a weekend - to get our on-air talent connected from their kitchen tables or bedrooms, along with news and...


Show notes



* Best remote desktop software of 2020: Paid and free choices for businesses* Kirk’s favorite remote access service: DWService.net* 4 VPN Types and When to Use Them* Chris’s favorite: DJB Radio playout software



Guest



Bryan Jones - Engineering Support at The Telos Alliance



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Na...]]>4243falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-499-best-practices-for-home-broadcasting-with-bryan-jones--33670995


Show notes



* Best remote desktop software of 2020: Paid and free choices for businesses* Kirk’s favorite remote access service: DWService.net* 4 VPN Types and When to Use Them* Chris’s favorite: DJB Radio playout software



Guest



Bryan Jones - Engineering Support at The Telos Alliance



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Na...]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26761Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:36:03 +0000GFQ NetworkMany of us got our morning and afternoon hosts operating from their homes pretty quickly back in March. We had just a few days - or even just a weekend - to get our on-air talent connected from their kitchen tables or bedrooms, along with news and...


Show notes



* Best remote desktop software of 2020: Paid and free choices for businesses* Kirk’s favorite remote access service: DWService.net* 4 VPN Types and When to Use Them* Chris’s favorite: DJB Radio playout software



Guest



Bryan Jones - Engineering Support at The Telos Alliance



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Na...]]>4243falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-498-radio-ops-in-mexico-city-with-cuauhtemoc-pereda--40957566www.arroba.fm), a network of almost 50 stations throughout Mexico, and oversees a network of talent, operations, and engineering professionals. Cuau joins us to discuss how they’re doing social distancing, while working with both union and non-union employees. It’s a lively look into big-market radio in another country.



Show notes



* @FM Radio Network* Radio Resultados* vMix Live Production and Video Streaming Software (also used by the GFQ Network)* OBS Studio Video Production and Streaming Software* Axia Radius AoIP Livewire+ AES67 audio console



Guest



Cuauhtémoc Pereda - Managing Director of @FM, Mexico City



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://b0fe28abaf.nxcli.net/?p=26746Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:08:32 +0000GFQ NetworkThe global COVID-19 is truly global. North America’s oldest city - and tied with New York for the largest - is Mexico City. Cuauhtemoc (“Cuau”) Pereda is the Managing Director at @FM (www.arroba.fm), a network of almost 50 stations throughout Mexico,...www.arroba.fm), a network of almost 50 stations throughout Mexico, and oversees a network of talent, operations, and engineering professionals. Cuau joins us to discuss how they’re doing social distancing, while working with both union and non-union employees. It’s a lively look into big-market radio in another country.



Show notes



* @FM Radio Network* Radio Resultados* vMix Live Production and Video Streaming Software (also used by the GFQ Network)* OBS Studio Video Production and Streaming Software* Axia Radius AoIP Livewire+ AES67 audio console



Guest



Cuauhtémoc Pereda - Managing Director of @FM, Mexico City



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



Sponsored by



Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-498-radio-ops-in-mexico-city-with-cuauhtemoc-pereda--31921322www.arroba.fm), a network of almost 50 stations throughout Mexico, and oversees a network of talent, operations, and engineering professionals. Cuau joins us to discuss how they’re doing social distancing, while working with both union and non-union employees. It’s a lively look into big-market radio in another country.



Show notes



* @FM Radio Network* Radio Resultados* vMix Live Production and Video Streaming Software (also used by the GFQ Network)* OBS Studio Video Production and Streaming Software* Axia Radius AoIP Livewire+ AES67 audio console



Guest



Cuauhtémoc Pereda - Managing Director of @FM, Mexico City



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26746Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:08:32 +0000GFQ NetworkThe global COVID-19 is truly global. North America’s oldest city - and tied with New York for the largest - is Mexico City. Cuauhtemoc (“Cuau”) Pereda is the Managing Director at @FM (www.arroba.fm), a network of almost 50 stations throughout Mexico,...www.arroba.fm), a network of almost 50 stations throughout Mexico, and oversees a network of talent, operations, and engineering professionals. Cuau joins us to discuss how they’re doing social distancing, while working with both union and non-union employees. It’s a lively look into big-market radio in another country.



Show notes



* @FM Radio Network* Radio Resultados* vMix Live Production and Video Streaming Software (also used by the GFQ Network)* OBS Studio Video Production and Streaming Software* Axia Radius AoIP Livewire+ AES67 audio console



Guest



Cuauhtémoc Pereda - Managing Director of @FM, Mexico City



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>4332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-497-audio-forensics-with-tim-dolbear--30443822


Show notes



* “Listen Hear” - article by Tim Dolbear (PDF)* Izotope RX 7 audio repair software* Audio Repair Examples - Before and After* Audio Pareidolia - Why We Hear Voices in Random Noise* Audio Pareidolia is a real thing* Parametric EQ vs FFT Filter - Adobe Audition Tutorial (video)



Guest



Tim Dolbear - Chief Audio Engineer, Eclectica Studios, Nasvhille, Tenn



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community,]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26704Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:18:06 +0000GFQ NetworkMany people use their cell phones and other devices to record conversations. The audio can turn out, well, almost useless. Most people try to clean up the audio, and in the process remove the audio they need to hear. Tim Dolbear is an audio engineer,...


Show notes



* “Listen Hear” - article by Tim Dolbear (PDF)* Izotope RX 7 audio repair software* Audio Repair Examples - Before and After* Audio Pareidolia - Why We Hear Voices in Random Noise* Audio Pareidolia is a real thing* Parametric EQ vs FFT Filter - Adobe Audition Tutorial (video)



Guest



Tim Dolbear - Chief Audio Engineer, Eclectica Studios, Nasvhille, Tenn



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community,]]>4463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-496-100-years-of-radios-with-beth-mann--29721240


Show notes



* Detailed story of the DJ Everett III Radio Room* Grand opening of the DJ Everett III Radio Room



Guest



Beth A. Mann - President/CEO Edge Media Group



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26694Sat, 06 Jun 2020 16:51:26 +0000GFQ NetworkBeth Mann started collecting radios early in her career - and never stopped. As President/CEO of Edge Media Group in Cadiz, Kentucky, Beth directed the construction and operation of the DJ Everett III Radio Room - a showcase for almost 300 radios...


Show notes



* Detailed story of the DJ Everett III Radio Room* Grand opening of the DJ Everett III Radio Room



Guest



Beth A. Mann - President/CEO Edge Media Group



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. ]]>3601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-495-wisps-are-good-for-broadcasters-with-kent-winrich--28642420


Show Notes:



* Open Broadband of North Carolina* Google Network Planner* Chris’s favorite coffee mug - 12 oz Scout* RF Elements - Videos explaining WISP concepts and implementations



Guest



Kent Winrich - Chief Technology Officer at Open Broadband, Chair of WISPA, North Carolina



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26678Fri, 29 May 2020 15:33:39 +0000GFQ NetworkWireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) typically need towers for their backhaul radios and access points. Broadcasters need Internet access at their transmitter sites. It’s like a mariage made in heaven! On this episode of TWiRT, Kent Winrich,...


Show Notes:



* Open Broadband of North Carolina* Google Network Planner* Chris’s favorite coffee mug - 12 oz Scout* RF Elements - Videos explaining WISP concepts and implementations



Guest



Kent Winrich - Chief Technology Officer at Open Broadband, Chair of WISPA, North Carolina



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts]]>4055falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-494-radio-engineering-at-200mph-with-doug-watson--28073538


Show notes



* Motor Racing Network* Mini Optical Fiber Power Tester* LinkUp Communications - Advice for Broadcasters on 5G Filters



Guest



Doug Watson - Senior Sales Engineer at Linkup Communications Corporation



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26661Fri, 22 May 2020 18:07:07 +0000GFQ NetworkSports broadcasting usually involves following and describing a moving target. On the auto and truck racing circuits, that target is moving about 200 MPH. Doug Watson directed and built broadcast facilities, and developed reliable techniques, for...


Show notes



* Motor Racing Network* Mini Optical Fiber Power Tester* LinkUp Communications - Advice for Broadcasters on 5G Filters



Guest



Doug Watson - Senior Sales Engineer at Linkup Communications Corporation



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts]]>4078falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-493-tv-audio-tips-tricks-and-thoughts-with-rob-ashard--27436639


Show notes



* Television Centre’s TV Studios* Game Creek Video Trucks* Radio Caroline



Guest



Rob Ashard - Sound Supervisor at Ashard Audio Ltd.



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26641Fri, 15 May 2020 17:36:10 +0000GFQ NetworkAudio is important to both Radio and TV, but there are key differences in audio production techniques. Rob Ashard is a Sound Supervisor (“A1” in the USA) for several top TV shows produced in England. Plus his weekly on-air shift at Radio Caroline...


Show notes



* Television Centre’s TV Studios* Game Creek Video Trucks* Radio Caroline



Guest



Rob Ashard - Sound Supervisor at Ashard Audio Ltd.



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts]]>4255falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-492-cloud-based-disaster-recovery-with-bill-bennett--26905748


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* ENCO Cloud- and Web-based operations* Disaster Recovery Solution - DAD-DR* NAB’s “10 Steps to Disaster Preparation and Recovery”



Guests



Bill Bennett - Media Solutions Manager, ENCO Systems



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26626Fri, 08 May 2020 14:57:34 +0000GFQ NetworkData center based server platforms are known for their resilience and reliability, and radio broadcasters are taking notice. Cloud-based systems are also generally accessible from anywhere there’s an Internet connection, including radio talent that’s...


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* ENCO Cloud- and Web-based operations* Disaster Recovery Solution - DAD-DR* NAB’s “10 Steps to Disaster Preparation and Recovery”



Guests



Bill Bennett - Media Solutions Manager, ENCO Systems



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts]]>4142falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-491-proven-radio-virtualization-what-s-next-with-dan-mcquillin--26518511


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* BBC completes groundbreaking ViLoR local radio project* All-IP Virtualised Radio Network Case Study by Geoff Woolf, ViLoR Project Director, BBC* Camera One radio visualization* If you play Animal Crossing on Nintendo Switch, use these TWiRT-exclusive gift codes from Dan:Bionics Cap: MO-GM80-D90C-P5YCBionics T-Shirt: MO-473R-K91B-21RD



Guests



Dan McQuillin - Managing Director at Broadcast Bionics



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars.  And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26616Fri, 01 May 2020 19:02:16 +0000GFQ NetworkBBC Radio’s Virtual Local Radio project is done and proven. Talent, management, engineering, and listeners are delighted with the results. Now Dan McQuillin is designing the next generation of minimalist studios that still do everything needed and...


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* BBC completes groundbreaking ViLoR local radio project* All-IP Virtualised Radio Network Case Study by Geoff Woolf, ViLoR Project Director, BBC* Camera One radio visualization* If you play Animal Crossing on Nintendo Switch, use these TWiRT-exclusive gift codes from Dan:Bionics Cap: MO-GM80-D90C-P5YCBionics T-Shirt: MO-473R-K91B-21RD



Guests



Dan McQuillin - Managing Director at Broadcast Bionics



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingChris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars.  And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts]]>3882falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-490-what-you-didn-t-see-at-nab--26028123


Show links:


* The Nautel Users Group (NUG) meeting will be a virtual one. Register here and get SBE credit.* Angry Audio’s Bluetooth Gadget and Talkshow Gadget* RadioPix - visual radio system from Broadcast Pix* BE/Elenos and a look at their technology



Guests



Robbie Green - Director of Technical Operations at Entercom Communications



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars.  And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26602Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:47:42 +0000GFQ NetworkWould you have been flying home from Las Vegas, Nevada, about now, from NAB 2020? This week we’re bringing you three terrific broadcast professionals with a look at more of what we didn’t see at NAB. Michael “Catfish” Dosch with Angry Audio - a...


Show links:


* The Nautel Users Group (NUG) meeting will be a virtual one. Register here and get SBE credit.* Angry Audio’s Bluetooth Gadget and Talkshow Gadget* RadioPix - visual radio system from Broadcast Pix* BE/Elenos and a look at their technology



Guests



Robbie Green - Director of Technical Operations at Entercom Communications



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



Follow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and Facebook



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. By Nautel - keeping you connected with your community, and offering informative webinars at Nautel.com/webinars.  And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>4747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-489-what-you-won-t-see-at-nab--25653514



Show links:


* Telos Alliance Home Broadcasting Series - Interviews with engineers making home studios work* TelosHelp - Real life how-to articles in the Telos Alliance Support Knowledge Base* Axia’s Automix helps remote broadcasters mix remotely* Grady Moates describes using the Omnia MPX Node at WUMB-FM, Boston* Josh Bohn reports that prioritized 4G data is now rolling out in Canada, too, with MaxxKonnect* Nautel is beta-testing its Flash-free Advanced User Interface (AUI)* The Nautel Users Group (NUG) meeting will be a virtual one. Register here.



Guest



Marty Sacks - Vice President of Sales, Support and Marketing at The Telos AllianceJosh Bohn - President/Chief Engineer at Bohn Broadcast ServicesJeff Welton - Nautel Central U.S. Sales Manager,fixer of problems, provider of solutions



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, &]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26583Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:24:25 +0000GFQ NetworkMany of us would have been flying to Las Vegas, Nevada, about now for NAB 2020. We would have been assembling expo booths, delivering technical papers and presentations, and learning about the technologies and equipment that engineers will be using in...



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* Telos Alliance Home Broadcasting Series - Interviews with engineers making home studios work* TelosHelp - Real life how-to articles in the Telos Alliance Support Knowledge Base* Axia’s Automix helps remote broadcasters mix remotely* Grady Moates describes using the Omnia MPX Node at WUMB-FM, Boston* Josh Bohn reports that prioritized 4G data is now rolling out in Canada, too, with MaxxKonnect* Nautel is beta-testing its Flash-free Advanced User Interface (AUI)* The Nautel Users Group (NUG) meeting will be a virtual one. Register here.



Guest



Marty Sacks - Vice President of Sales, Support and Marketing at The Telos AllianceJosh Bohn - President/Chief Engineer at Bohn Broadcast ServicesJeff Welton - Nautel Central U.S. Sales Manager,fixer of problems, provider of solutions



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, &]]>4590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-488-compare-shop-broadcast-from-home--25243117



Show links:


* Audio Test Kitchen* DJB Radio broadcast automation* RTV Zaanstreek, Netherlands and on Facebook* US Health Weather Map



Guest



Alex Oana - Audio Test KitchenGoos Mante - Show Host on Zaan Radio 107.1



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26573Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:49:53 +0000GFQ NetworkCabin Fever notwithstanding, thousands of broadcasters - from engineers to sales reps to on-air talent - are working from home. And the list of capabilities and opportunities grows almost daily. Alex Oana shows us how to compare high-quality...



Show links:


* Audio Test Kitchen* DJB Radio broadcast automation* RTV Zaanstreek, Netherlands and on Facebook* US Health Weather Map



Guest



Alex Oana - Audio Test KitchenGoos Mante - Show Host on Zaan Radio 107.1



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.]]>4165falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-487-protection-selection-and-connection-with-hank-landsberg--24785240



Show links:


* PowerClamp TVSS Surge Suppressors* SportsPod - Mic/Headphone Controller & Intercom* Hank mentioned Victor Kiam, the guy who bought the Remington shaver company. Here’s the UK version of the ad that made him a household name.



Guest



Hank Landsberg - Owner, Henry Engineering



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26539Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:58:19 +0000GFQ NetworkWho hasn’t used one of Henry Engineering’s “blue boxes” to solve an audio or control problem around the radio station? A related company, Sine Control Technology, makes power surge suppressors that are used by the US Department of Defense. Hank...



Show links:


* PowerClamp TVSS Surge Suppressors* SportsPod - Mic/Headphone Controller & Intercom* Hank mentioned Victor Kiam, the guy who bought the Remington shaver company. Here’s the UK version of the ad that made him a household name.



Guest



Hank Landsberg - Owner, Henry Engineering



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.]]>4288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-486-the-rf-supercomputer-with-chuck-kelly--24432304




Show links:


* SDRplay* Samson Q2U USB Mic



Guest



Chuck Kelly - Vice President Market Development at Broadcast Electronics / Elenos Group



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26530Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:03:31 +0000GFQ NetworkGeneral purpose computers have been replacing purpose-built equipment in almost every industry, including radio broadcasting. But, some functions - such as VHF and UHF modulators - have still required precision, purpose-built circuitry. Now come the...




Show links:


* SDRplay* Samson Q2U USB Mic



Guest



Chuck Kelly - Vice President Market Development at Broadcast Electronics / Elenos Group



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.]]>4013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-485-broadcast-continuity-in-a-pandemic--24073470





Roundtable Guests



Bill Bennett - Media Solutions Manager, ENCO SystemsGary Kline - Broadcast/Podcast Engineering & IT ConsultantGeary Morrill - Regional Director of Engineering at Alpha Media USAJim Armstrong - Director, Eastern US Sales at the Telos AllianceMike Sprysenski - Regional Director of Engineering at iHeartMediaBryan Waters - Chief Engineer at Cumulus Media, AtlantaRobbie Green - Director of Technical Operations at Entercom, HoustonTom McGinley - Chief Engineer at KUFM FM/TV and Engineering Manager at Townsquare Media, Missoula, MT



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High S...]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26520Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:13:13 +0000GFQ Network“Social Distancing” to slow the spread of Coronavirus is changing the way broadcasters are operating. Over the past week or two, broadcast engineers have been charged with setting up the remote studios and broadcast systems allowing on-air talent and...





Roundtable Guests



Bill Bennett - Media Solutions Manager, ENCO SystemsGary Kline - Broadcast/Podcast Engineering & IT ConsultantGeary Morrill - Regional Director of Engineering at Alpha Media USAJim Armstrong - Director, Eastern US Sales at the Telos AllianceMike Sprysenski - Regional Director of Engineering at iHeartMediaBryan Waters - Chief Engineer at Cumulus Media, AtlantaRobbie Green - Director of Technical Operations at Entercom, HoustonTom McGinley - Chief Engineer at KUFM FM/TV and Engineering Manager at Townsquare Media, Missoula, MT



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gizmos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High S...]]>4069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-484-emmy-winning-aes67-with-kevin-gross--23831926


Show links:


* Audio Engineering Society Honored with Technology & Engineering Emmy Award* AIMS paper: “AES67 / SMPTE ST 2110 COMMONALITIES AND CONSTRAINTS”* VLC Media Player - ver 3.x supports playing AES67 streams



Guest



Kevin Gross - Media Networking Professional - AVA Networks



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gismos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by Calrec and the Calrec Type R console system for radio - the building blocks for your station. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26503Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:52:26 +0000GFQ NetworkAES67 - the worldwide Audio over IP interoperability standard - exists because “Silos aren’t good enough!” Kevin Gross, Founder of AVA Networks and Chair of the AES X192 task group joins us to tell the story of how AES67 came to be, and a...


Show links:


* Audio Engineering Society Honored with Technology & Engineering Emmy Award* AIMS paper: “AES67 / SMPTE ST 2110 COMMONALITIES AND CONSTRAINTS”* VLC Media Player - ver 3.x supports playing AES67 streams



Guest



Kevin Gross - Media Networking Professional - AVA Networks



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-SolutionistKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gismos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by Calrec and the Calrec Type R console system for radio - the building blocks for your station. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>3958falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-483-a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-visual-radio-with-robbie-green--23616368


Show links:


* vMix video production software* Axia Pathfinder Core PRO* Ubiquiti G3 IP cameras



Guest



Robbie Green - Director of Technical Operations at Entercom Communications



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gismos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by Calrec and the Calrec Type R console system for radio - the building blocks for your station. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26499Sat, 07 Mar 2020 18:49:51 +0000GFQ NetworkRadio has traditionally been all about the audio. Radio engineers do their best, working with the budgets and knowledge they have, to design and build studios that help create the best audio presentation. Now more radio broadcasters are putting video...


Show links:


* vMix video production software* Axia Pathfinder Core PRO* Ubiquiti G3 IP cameras



Guest



Robbie Green - Director of Technical Operations at Entercom Communications



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gismos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by Calrec and the Calrec Type R console system for radio - the building blocks for your station. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>4173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-482-combine-control-with-josh-bohn-and-josh-jones--23270155


Show links:


* WAGO Rail / Chassis Mount Terminal Blocks* Burk Technology - SNMP-enabling remote controls* TechEx Streaming Calculator* FCCInfo.com



Guest



Josh Bohn - President & CEO, Bohn Broadcast ServicesJosh Jones - Chief Technician, Bohn Broadcast Services



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gismos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by Calrec and the Calrec Type R console system for radio - the building blocks for your station. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26481Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:33:01 +0000GFQ NetworkWith more combined AM, FM, and TV transmitter sites, safe, effective, and secure monitoring and control of those sites has never been more important. When several transmitters are fed into a combiner, then to a master antenna, great damage is...


Show links:


* WAGO Rail / Chassis Mount Terminal Blocks* Burk Technology - SNMP-enabling remote controls* TechEx Streaming Calculator* FCCInfo.com



Guest



Josh Bohn - President & CEO, Bohn Broadcast ServicesJosh Jones - Chief Technician, Bohn Broadcast Services



Hosts



Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gismos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by Calrec and the Calrec Type R console system for radio - the building blocks for your station. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>3968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-481-essential-community-radio-with-ernesto-aguilar--23034408


Show links:


* WXPR - “We Live Up Here” podcast* National Federation of Community Broadcasters* NFCB - Community Broadcasters Podcasting Guide (sign in or request)* WTIP - “Boundary Waters” podcast* WEVL-FM, Memphis, TN



Guest



Ernesto Aguilar - Program Director, National Federation of Community Broadcasters



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gismos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by Calrec and the Calrec Type R console system for radio - the building blocks for your station. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26472Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:19:42 +0000GFQ NetworkCommunity Radio - what is it? And how's it doing? Surprisingly well! Ernesto Aguilar is the Program Director at the National Federation of Community Broadcasters. He’s bullish on Community Radio - often run by volunteers - addressing the specific...


Show links:


* WXPR - “We Live Up Here” podcast* National Federation of Community Broadcasters* NFCB - Community Broadcasters Podcasting Guide (sign in or request)* WTIP - “Boundary Waters” podcast* WEVL-FM, Memphis, TN



Guest



Ernesto Aguilar - Program Director, National Federation of Community Broadcasters



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gismos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by Calrec and the Calrec Type R console system for radio - the building blocks for your station. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>3869falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-480-they-see-me-pathfindin--22775254


Show links:


* Pathfinder Software Family Overview* WRBS Pushes Pathfinder to the Limit - from Radio World* ‘Reliable, Redundant, System-Wide Routing Control’ Is Here - from Radio Business Report* Axia Livewire and VMWare ESXi - report by Anthony Eden at MediaRealm



Guest



Ed Noyes, South Central Regional Director of Engineering at Cumulus Media



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gismos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by Calrec and the Calrec Type R console system for radio - the building blocks for your station. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26455Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:31:33 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat would you do if a dozen of your engineering colleagues from other markets showed up and installed all new studio and rack room equipment, leaving you to figure it out? Ed Noyes, a Regional DoE for Cumulus, quickly befriended Pathfinder and...


Show links:


* Pathfinder Software Family Overview* WRBS Pushes Pathfinder to the Limit - from Radio World* ‘Reliable, Redundant, System-Wide Routing Control’ Is Here - from Radio Business Report* Axia Livewire and VMWare ESXi - report by Anthony Eden at MediaRealm



Guest



Ed Noyes, South Central Regional Director of Engineering at Cumulus Media



Hosts



Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting



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TWiRT is brought to you by Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. By Angry Audio - your source for StudioHub cables and adapters, plus audio Gadgets and Gismos. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com. And by Calrec and the Calrec Type R console system for radio - the building blocks for your station. TWiRT location broadcast connections are made possible by MaxxKonnect Wireless.]]>4218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-479-schwank-aus-dem-radioleben--22522035https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26426Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:46:05 +0000GFQ NetworkWe bring German broadcast engineering to you in “Schwank aus dem Radioleben” or “Tales of My Radio Life”. Longtime friend and colleague, Peter Passian compares German and U.S. radio studios from the 1980s while AoIP expert, Ludwig Kugler joins to...3859falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-478-best-practices-for-am-directional-systems-with-mark-persons--22255922https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26405Fri, 31 Jan 2020 03:22:42 +0000GFQ NetworkAre you responsible for an AM Directional Antenna? Want to know about adjustment and troubleshooting? Award-winning broadcast engineer, Mark Persons, has built AM Directional systems from scratch and has seen a thing or two. Mark shares some thoughts...4134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-477-artists-in-the-application-of-science-with-ed-bukont--22029924https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26400Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:30:59 +0000GFQ NetworkEd Bukont knows a few things because he’s seen a few things. Designing and building broadcast studios never grows old for Ed, because no two studios are ever exactly the same. Ed asks, “What are you trying to do here?” - a question that’s far more...3884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-476-hd-radio-spacing-alexa-with-aaron-read--21786199https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26368Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:23:42 +0000GFQ NetworkOpinions, opinions! And Aaron Read has some good ones! Aaron is the IT & Engineering Director at Rhode Island Public Radio, and joins us for a lively discussion of HD Radio transmission power and asymmetry and getting your station on smart speakers...3808falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-475-intercom-over-ip-with-martin-dyster--21564268https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26354Sat, 11 Jan 2020 04:07:35 +0000GFQ NetworkSeems there’s almost nothing we can’t accomplish over Internet Protocol (IP) these days - at least in terms of information, control, and media. Broadcasters and event producers are benefitting by moving their Intercom systems to IP - a technology...4576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-474-broadcasting-s-all-digital-future-with-sam-matheny--21315648https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26337Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:02:58 +0000GFQ NetworkTheodore Hook said, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” If it seems that technology and innovation are impacting our lives at an ever increasing pace, you’re right. Broadcasters, perhaps more than any other industry, must move with...4163falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-473-better-studios-through-planning-with-gary-kline--21099414https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26325Fri, 27 Dec 2019 01:59:09 +0000GFQ NetworkWhy build an average studio when you can design and build something amazing for the same price? Gary Kline has designed and built dozens of radio studios, from small markets to the very largest. Chris Tobin has done the same. Together, Gary and Chris...3068falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-472-remembering-john-lyons--20906013https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26308Fri, 20 Dec 2019 02:56:11 +0000GFQ NetworkJohn Lyons was a not only a fixture, but a force, in the New York City RF scene. His tireless work - especially after 9/11 - has gotten and kept radio and TV broadcasters on-the-air with excellent engineering, optimized coverage, and reliable...4098falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-471-control-over-ip-options-with-anthony-kuzub--20719321https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26304Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:15:38 +0000GFQ NetworkAudio over IP technology and standards are well-settled and widely understood among broadcast engineers. Control & Monitoring over IP is more unsettled, with competing - and incompatible - standards. Anthony Kuzub, Sr. Systems Designer at...4505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-470-all-digital-am-with-dave-kolesar-mike-raide--20535666https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26275Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:00:11 +0000GFQ NetworkWWFD in Frederick, Maryland, is the only all-digital AM station in the USA. Switching to HD Radio’s MA3 mode, there’s no longer an analog AM carrier; the signal is only digital, and any AM-band HD radio can decode it. Dave Kolesar is the energetic...4207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-469-wisconsin-public-radio-upgrades-with-britny-williams--20197986https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26262Fri, 22 Nov 2019 19:20:12 +0000GFQ NetworkWisconsin Public Radio was just going to replace a few audio consoles - until they met with one bad surprise after another! Britny Williams is DoO and DoE at WPR’s main studios in Madison, WI. She’s overseeing and coordinating several teams as WPR’s...4069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-468-live-from-the-mbmtc--20054018https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26244Fri, 15 Nov 2019 19:24:23 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Midwest Technology & Multimedia Broadcast Conference (MBMTC) just wrapped up in Columbus, Ohio. For the first time, this year’s conference consolidated engineering sessions from Kentucky and Indiana broadcast associations, making for a...3930falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-467-texar-audio-prism-prototype-with-brian-kerkan--19936554https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26231Sat, 09 Nov 2019 01:50:56 +0000GFQ NetworkWe’re on-site at WPOZ in Orlando, Florida, where we found a prototype of the famous Texar Audio Prism. Audio processing expert, Brian Kerkan, joins us to show off some old analog audio processors, including the CBS Audimax and Volumax. Then we turn to...4202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-466-workbench-advice-with-john-bisset--19796988johnpbisset@gmail.com, and you could see yours in print and online.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26205Fri, 01 Nov 2019 01:54:42 +0000GFQ NetworkEvery two weeks, John Bisset brings practical engineering advice in his “Workbench” column in Radio World magazine and Radio World online. This week, John brings us the best and most timely of his tips and techniques for effective broadcast...johnpbisset@gmail.com, and you could see yours in print and online.]]>4271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-465-hacking-lte-for-broadcast-remotes-with-chris-tobin--19687703https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26195Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:06:14 +0000GFQ NetworkAnd by “hacking” we mean “using to the best effect, even in non-traditional ways.” Chris Tobin has engineered hundreds of live broadcasts, outside of traditional studios. As 4G LTE mobile data services have matured, Chris and other engineers are...4127falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-464-live-from-the-broadcasters-clinic-2019-in-madison-wi--19537567https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26166Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:54:41 +0000GFQ NetworkAfter a whole day of broadcast engineering learning, we’re live from Day 1 of the Broadcasters Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin. Engineers from 29 states are traveling to be here for radio and TV engineering sessions. Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack talk...3594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-463-quality-timely-innovation-with-michael-goodman--19461054https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26158Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:57:25 +0000GFQ NetworkReady to discover the intelligence behind some new, high-quality audio product designs? Michael Goodman, Founder and CEO of CEntrance, designed audio products at Shure, and consults with audio manufacturers around the world. Now his company is taking...3641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-462-those-beautiful-blue-boxes-with-hank-landsberg--19357453https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26129Fri, 04 Oct 2019 18:26:00 +0000GFQ NetworkFor almost 40 years broadcast engineers have been using those blue boxes from Henry Engineering. One engineer says, “Henry Engineering boxes solve acute problems at a reasonable price.” Hank "Henry" Landsberg joins us on TWiRT.! His stories will...3927falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-461-nab-radio-show-2019-from-dallas--19270582https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26115Sat, 28 Sep 2019 15:15:02 +0000GFQ NetworkThe NAB Radio Show started with Tech Tuesday, a day-long event for radio engineers. We’re wrapping up the exhibit hall with special guests Brittany Hilton, Paul Kriegler, Daniel Hyatt, Tommy the Hacker, Dave Kolesar, Russ Mundshenck, Greg Dahl, John...3659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-460-the-heba-am-s-real-estate-relief-with-grady-moates--19169207https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26096Fri, 20 Sep 2019 14:57:41 +0000GFQ NetworkGrady Moates is a “hands-on” broadcast engineer. Known widely for his audio processing expertise, Grady’s attention has more recently been on proving the performance of a novel antenna design. The High Efficiency Broadband Antenna (HEBA) - after...3635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-459-he-s-a-stand-up-guy-with-scott-fybush--19032571https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26043Sat, 07 Sep 2019 14:19:49 +0000GFQ NetworkSome people in Radio wear a few hats; that’s been part of the business since its beginnings almost 100 years ago. Meet one radio guy who’s on the air in Rochester, NY, publishes a beautiful tower calendar annually, runs an informational subscription...4282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-458-the-temple-of-5-nines-with-tracy-teagarden--18948541https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26034Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:59:58 +0000GFQ NetworkMost of us enjoy air-conditioned casinos or convention halls, or perhaps sunny swimming pools and golf courses. But the like of broadcast engineer, Tracy Teagarden, is often starkly different. As the Chief Engineer for Entercom in Las Vegas, Tracy...3879falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-457-positive-engineering-with-brian-kerkan-and-jim-hoge--18899280https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=26018Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:29:04 +0000GFQ NetworkRemember the Texar Audio Prism? Did you know that Glen Clark had some partners in the development and rollout of the Prism? Jim Hoge worked with Glen on the Texar Audio Prism. Jim also founded WPOZ-FM, often the #1 station in Orlando. Brian Kerkan is...3182falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-456-where-we-re-going-we-don-t-need-a-tower-with-mark-voris-and-jeff-heins--18836376https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=25993Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:33:22 +0000GFQ NetworkDriving to meet Jeff Heins at MyBridge Radio Network, I couldn’t believe it; the building at the studio address had no STL tower, but another building just ½ block farther had a big STL tower, full of antennas. Despite feeding seven full-power FM...3559falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-455-don-t-be-that-curmudgeon-with-shane-toven--18769415https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=25963Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:32:44 +0000GFQ NetworkTraveling to mountaintop transmitter sites allows for some "road thinking". Shane Toven is analyzing listeners' habits and loyalties, and joins us with thoughts and advice about OTA transmission and streaming to smart speakers. Plus, Chris and Shane...4009falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-454-audio-processing-from-z100-to-now-with-frank-foti--18701716https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=25954Thu, 01 Aug 2019 23:56:37 +0000GFQ NetworkFrom Scott Shannon and Z100, New York, to the most critical recording and audio in popular music, Frank Foti is relentless in pursuit of clean audio that stands above the crowd. Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack welcome Frank in discussing the audio...3621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-453-studio-mic-design-with-john-peluso--18643792https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=25938Fri, 26 Jul 2019 01:49:07 +0000GFQ NetworkCan fine studio mics, designed decades ago, be improved? John Peluso says, “Yes!!” John owns Peluso Microphone Lab. He and his family build world-class microphones, designed to equal or better the performance of classic recording studio mics. They’ve...4179falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-452-engineering-entrepreneurship-with-bill-suffa--18591681https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22837Fri, 19 Jul 2019 15:17:39 +0000GFQ NetworkBill Suffa has been a part of some top-shelf engineering consulting firms, and served as a business consultant to several household names in broadcasting. Now Bill is consulting in a variety of business sectors. At the same time he’s encouraging...3861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-451-was-studiohub-the-de-facto-standard-with-mike-dosch--18534010https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22827Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:01:22 +0000GFQ NetworkSome radio engineers were shocked this week when told they couldn’t buy StudioHub® adapters any more. Many - if not most - new radio studios depend on adapting RJ-45 jacks to XLR, ¼” TRS, or even RCA connectors. Will engineers everywhere need to take...4219falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-450-aoip-15-years-later-with-jorge-garza--18405122https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22784Fri, 28 Jun 2019 01:04:49 +0000GFQ NetworkAudio over IP is commonplace now, but fifteen years ago it was barely known in broadcasting. Jorge Garza is the Director of Technology at Univision Radio in McAllen, Texas. In 2004 Jorge took a look at Axia’s Livewire AoIP and said, “That’s what...3983falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-449-watermarking-strategy-with-paul-kriegler-dr-barry-blesser--18340344https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22763Fri, 21 Jun 2019 19:02:20 +0000GFQ NetworkRadio broadcasters in so-called “PPM Markets” are faced with managing two signals for each station. One is the audio program that listeners hear; the other is the watermark signal heard by Personal People Meters (PPM)™. Broadcasters concerned with...4572falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-448-climbing-at-4-with-mark-persons--18308703https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22746Tue, 18 Jun 2019 15:51:38 +0000GFQ NetworkSome broadcast engineers stumble into the profession. Mark Persons’ engineering career seemed like destiny from an early age. While Mark was recently awarded the SBE Engineer of the Year, his early childhood set him on this path. From climbing to...4076falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-447-jumpin-juneau-with-rich-parker--18205320https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22719Fri, 07 Jun 2019 15:23:09 +0000GFQ NetworkFrom budget cuts to aging equipment, along with fresh ideas and the latest technology - Rich Parker is keeping the member stations of Coast Alaska on-the-air and serving their communities. Rich updates us on some of his recent technical challenges,...4126falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-446-skip-the-ransomware-with-stephen-kurtz--18135602https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22698Fri, 31 May 2019 16:55:22 +0000GFQ NetworkThe spectre of ransomware encrypting all the computer files we need to run our broadcast operations is truly scary – heart-stoppingly scary. Ransomware - as well as other malware - keeps morphing to get around our blocking and mitigation techniques....4287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-445-like-a-general-contractor--18064706https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22680Fri, 24 May 2019 14:14:44 +0000GFQ NetworkThinking about all the skills and responsibilities that broadcast engineers have, it seems we’re akin to General Contractors. We have to know something about a lot of things. Disciplines from basic structural load calculations to audio circuit...4160falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-444-pleasing-audio-processing-with-mike-erickson--18002982https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22651Fri, 17 May 2019 17:20:46 +0000GFQ NetworkAs a young lad, Mike Erickson was curious why songs sounded “different” on the radio than on his home record player. When a radio station owner gave Mike a retired audio processor he never looked back; he’s been customizing audio processing at for AM,...4208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-443-i-didn-t-know-i-couldn-t-with-geary-morrill--17892377https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22638Fri, 10 May 2019 16:21:06 +0000GFQ NetworkHow did we broadcast engineers learn our craft? What experiences, resources, and people helped become broadcast engineering professionals? Geary Morrill got started with the likes of Steve Church, Vern Post, and Dave Gorman. Now Geary joins us with...4120falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-442-give-me-a-clean-feed-with-marc-bakos--17826815https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22623Fri, 03 May 2019 15:58:26 +0000GFQ NetworkConnecting remote talent to the studio has come a long way since dial-up phone lines, frequency extenders, and even since ISDN codecs. One method is Cleanfeed, an online service that uses WebRTC in the browser. Marc Bakos is co-founder of...4097falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-441-my-kitchen-control-room-with-steve-rubin--17755585https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22611Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:01:07 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat does a station owner do when there are live broadcasts to be done, but no one is available to run the board at the studio? Steve Rubin, CEO of Rubin Broadcasting, runs his stations from his kitchen at home. He screens phone calls, runs live...3526falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-440-calrec-radio-consoles-with-henry-goodman--17690187https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22589Fri, 19 Apr 2019 13:48:43 +0000GFQ NetworkHebdon Bridge in West Yorkshire, England, is considered by many to be the birthplace of the industrial revolution. It’s also home to Calrec Audio, makers of audio mixing consoles for TV and radio. Henry Goodman is Product Development Director at...3933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-439-nab-2019-radio-expo-highlights--17650193https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22572Mon, 15 Apr 2019 19:55:27 +0000GFQ NetworkIf you went to NAB 2019 in Las Vegas, there’s no way you got to see everything you wanted to see. And if you didn’t get to NAB, you missed a lot. Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack explored some compelling technology and products on the show floor. Check...3879falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-438-virtualizing-seagull-fm-with-sean-kelly--17547067https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22544Fri, 05 Apr 2019 17:54:41 +0000GFQ NetworkBroadcast infrastructure virtualization: Twelve syllables that represent a dizzying variety of implementations. Sean Kelly, founder of Seagull.fm in Exeter, Torbay, and South Devon England, is enabling local presenters and other contributors to be...4505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-437-the-dead-air-game-with-ken-heron--17453634https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22510Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:11:19 +0000GFQ NetworkKen Heron is a radio guy. We know this because he has a VU meters, a tower, and the call letters of every station he’s ever worked at tattooed on his left arm. His right arm tattoos include a transmitter schematic diagram! But Ken is also here to...4347falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-436-broadcast-continuity-planning-with-joe-talbot--17404796https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22501Fri, 22 Mar 2019 14:46:46 +0000GFQ NetworkMore than a few radio stations have been “done in” by not being able to recover after a disaster. A cluster of Florida radio stations never returned to air after Hurricane Michael. While some disasters can result in a total loss, Chris Tobin and Joe...4174falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nashville-s-quonset-hut-studio-with-mike-porter--17333569https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22487Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:30:17 +0000GFQ NetworkNashville, Tennessee, is known not only Country music, but for the early studios that recorded Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee, the Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan. Some of the first recording engineers worked full-time at WSM and other radio stations....3262falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/small-market-virtualization-with-kevin-buente--17266924https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22454Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:30:59 +0000GFQ NetworkWhen PC-based music playout systems became popular in the mid-1990’s, it was small and medium market radio stations that were quick to adopt. Now, almost 25 years later, more broadcasters are finding value and reliability in virtualizing their...4430falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reliable-redundancy-with-peter-femal--17194479https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22437Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:19:51 +0000GFQ NetworkOne may reasonably argue that broadcast equipment is more reliable and stable now than ever before. One reason is the broad use of general purpose computing platforms and the same networking infrastructure as the huge IT industry uses. Peter Femal...3447falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-432-ptp-clock-with-greg-shay--17119449https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22425Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:16:34 +0000GFQ NetworkWe know that digital broadcast equipment handling real-time media needs a common time reference. PTP - Precision Time Protocol - is used in many time-sensitive industries, and it’s perfect for broadcast gear, too. Greg Shay, CTO at the Telos Alliance,...3961falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-431-engineering-in-paradise-with-don-mussell--17054550https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22380Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:11:26 +0000GFQ NetworkParadise? How about hurricane winds over 200 mph, salt air, ice, and snow? And throw in a 100-mile Studio-Transmitter Link. It’s all in a normal week’s work for Don Mussell. Don is a consulting engineer in Hawai’i. He brings common sense and a...4176falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-429-webrtc-tech-for-radio-with-tom-hartnett--16923896https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22328Fri, 01 Feb 2019 16:25:16 +0000GFQ NetworkWebRTC is the technology suite powering Google Hangouts and many other communication and conferencing services and apps. Tom Hartnett, Technical Director at Comrex, joins us to explain what WebRTC is and how it’s enabling a new generation of remote...4096falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-428-pop-up-studios-with-gary-kline--16840888https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22321Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:29:12 +0000GFQ Network“Pop-Up Studio” is a new name for a time-tested radio practice. Or is it? What makes a pop-up studio different from an old fashioned radio remote broadcast? Chris Tobin talks about the tech and the financial motivation for pop-up studios, and Gary...3932falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-427-wisdom-tales-from-the-trenches-with-gary-liebisch--16688822https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22277Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:43:43 +0000GFQ NetworkPerhaps the best time to ask an expert for advice is when he or she is full of it! Gary Liebisch, recently retired from a position at Nautel Ltd., has a lifetime of experience, knowledge, and insight into broadcast infrastructure - especially...4103falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-426-ntp-ptp-aes67-smpte2110-with-ken-tankel--16631213https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22261Fri, 04 Jan 2019 20:09:35 +0000GFQ NetworkBroadcast infrastructure is adopting another protocol - this one makes possible the seamless integration of Video and Audio over IP within the AES67 and other standards, such as SMPTE2110. There’s a lot that’s new here, so we’ve brought in Ken...4203falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-425-need-it-invent-it-with-lee-harris--16584137https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22173Fri, 28 Dec 2018 18:26:39 +0000GFQ NetworkEarlier this year, Gary Krantz wrote at RadioInk.com, “Lee Harris is an air talent on one of the country’s biggest stations, but his experience across other segments of the radio business have inspired a company and products that may just reshape the...3992falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-424-know-the-past-to-grow-today-with-james-copeland--16541065https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22166Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:19:09 +0000GFQ NetworkWho knows what experiences and technologies will greet today’s younger broadcast engineers? James Copeland has a fresh university degree, and is creatively engineering at KSDB-FM at Kansas State University. Brought up on Amateur Radio, James is making...4374falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-423-talk-radio-talent-tech-with-walter-sabo--16472806https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22140Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:09:55 +0000GFQ NetworkWalter Sabo knows talk radio. He’s been consulting some of the most successful talk shows and talk networks for decades. Now Walter joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack for an enlightening conversation about what’s wrong with today’s talk radio, and how...4099falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-422-today-s-streaming-tech-with-sam-sousa--16419280https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22113Sat, 08 Dec 2018 18:54:24 +0000GFQ NetworkMaking money from Internet streaming has a key prerequisite: Getting the tech right! These days, broadcasters’ streaming audio can encompass a lot more that just encoding the Program feed. With proper metadata signalling a broadcaster can insert...3983falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-421-cool-clean-well-grounded-with-jeff-welton--16352867https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22076Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:06:46 +0000GFQ NetworkMany broadcast engineers received training at the Cleveland Institute of Electronics - and many people still do - but the radio engineers we know mostly learned by reading and by doing. Jeff Welton has been part of engineers’ specialized education...4111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-420-hurricane-recovery-with-charles-wooten--16238331https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22036Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:16:06 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat does an award-winning broadcast engineer do with a hurricane? Whatever it takes. Charlie Wooten is Director of Engineering and IT at iHeartMedia in Panama City, Florida. He plans ahead to keep iHeart’s AM and FM transmitters and studios on-air....4549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-419-angry-audio-with-mike-dosch--16180010https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=22008Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:48:02 +0000GFQ NetworkYou can always make something better than it was before - and that’s what Mike Dosch is doing with “Gadgets” and “Gizmos” from Angry Audio. By re-thinking the analog audio and logic devices we’ve known for years, he’s developed new, useful gadgets...4295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-418-radio-travelogue-with-mark-humphrey--16119630https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21980Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:15:39 +0000GFQ NetworkWherever you travel there’s probably a radio station nearby. Mark Humphrey took some vacation time to travel out west, stopping on the way to visit a radio museum and radio and TV stations. Plus we talk about how FM translators are providing what’s...4082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-417-match-game-twirt-from-new-york--16003647https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21945Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:52:36 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Giz Wiz, Dick DeBartolo, joins us for TWiRT, on location in New York City! We check out some audio gadgets, talk about the AES and NAB conventions, and play a few rounds of Match Game. Andrew Zarian joins us, too!3860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-416-great-sound-matters-most--15945321https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21929Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:45:07 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat are today’s trends in FM audio processing? Is it cleaner? Less smashed? More thoughtful? Paul Kriegler, former Program Director and now Omnia’s factory rep for the US, joins us for an update on FM and streaming audio processing. Plus we delve...4033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-415-wrap-it-up-and-get-started--15901583https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21926Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:26:42 +0000GFQ NetworkChris Tobin reviews some of the best broadcast engineering info from the Central Canada Broadcast Engineers conference (CCBE). Plus, winners from the SBE 2018 Annual Membership Meeting, and RF spectrum repacking - lots of transmitter site work to make...4217falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-414-aes67-from-ccbe-with-anthony-kuzub--15831761https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21906Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:40:11 +0000GFQ NetworkAnthony Kuzub is a solid proponent of AES67 for Audio over IP. As IP Audio Product Manager at Ward-Beck Systems, he’s helping bring networked audio products to market, and showing engineers how to use them to make better audio in broadcast...3977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-413-radio-caroline-with-rob-ashard--15775801https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21894Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:43:56 +0000GFQ NetworkPerhaps the best-known pirate radio station anywhere - Radio Caroline - is legendary! For many years the Ross Revenge, an Icelandic fishing trawler, has been home to Radio Caroline’s studios and transmitters, and the transmitting mast, too. Rob...3721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-412-looking-glass-with-alex-hartman--15727007https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21883Sat, 15 Sep 2018 22:09:19 +0000GFQ NetworkSoftware Defined Radio (SDR) has been available for a decade or more now - even at the consumer level. Now, building on MPXTool FM signal analysis software by Leif Claesson, Alex Hartman has combined the latest affordable SDR hardware with a new...4289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-411-rf-exposure-with-stacey-moore--15666084https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21856Fri, 07 Sep 2018 19:02:19 +0000GFQ NetworkSafety training and certification is vital for tower workers these days. We’re discussing the RF Exposure to Humans factors that figure into overall tower worker safety. Joining us is Stacey Moore with LBA Group. We’re looking at Personal RF Exposure...3786falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-410-equity-in-audio-and-aes-2018--15613448https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21831Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:01:12 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Audio Engineering Society brings together a huge variety of people from every corner. There are nearly as many job descriptions as there are thousands of members. Diversity is palpable and AES member, Jill Courtney, is looking to clear remaining...4209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-409-circle-the-c-band-wagons-with-mark-johnson--15567857https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21814Sat, 25 Aug 2018 16:39:55 +0000GFQ NetworkOutnumbered and out-financed, broadcasters face a real threat to reliable TV & Radio satellite reception.The C-Band satellite spectrum that Radio and TV broadcasters depend on looks mighty good to some of the biggest companies in the world - mobile...4386falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-408-liquid-cooled-fm-transmitters-with-don-backus--15513501https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21792Fri, 17 Aug 2018 15:11:37 +0000GFQ NetworkThe largest radio transmitters were liquid-cooled about seven decades ago. Forced-air cooling has ruled transmitter sites since then. Now, liquid cooling is making a comeback—and for some very good reasons. Don Backus with Rohde & Schwarz is here to...4343falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-407-ssl-console-technology-with-steve-zaretsky-and-dan-griffin--15470584https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21770Sat, 11 Aug 2018 14:44:40 +0000GFQ NetworkFor over 4 decades Solid State Logic has been a respected and trusted audio console maker, implementing leading technology to make audio production better. Now with Audio over IP connectivity and the introduction of “console-less consoles”, SSL is...3675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-406-remote-control-trends-with-paul-shulins--15413913https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21755Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:36:05 +0000GFQ NetworkBroadcast remote control systems are keeping up with new protocols, new equipment to monitor, and new monitoring workflows. IP is a big part of that, but legacy gear is part of the remote control mix, too. Paul Shulins, VP/CTO at Burk Technology...4331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-405-radio-in-canada-eh-with-tyler-everitt--15341858https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21742Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:16:21 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat’s the difference between Canadian radio and US radio? Canadian music content? Better-built studios? More cooperation among competitors? Tyler Everitt is one of the new owners of Pippin Technical Service in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. They...4352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-404-two-mile-high-transmitters-in-denver--15301898https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21733Sat, 21 Jul 2018 16:06:00 +0000GFQ NetworkRadio station owners may come and go, but top engineering talent often stays the course. Brad Hart is DoE at the Bonneville cluster of radio stations in Denver. He’s maintained attractive, effective studios and reliable transmitter sites that cover...4216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-403-streaming-tech-today-with-rockie-thomas-sean-lozensky--15245931https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21714Fri, 13 Jul 2018 01:13:03 +0000GFQ NetworkThousands of radio stations are streaming online, but what’s next? What can broadcasters do to make sure their Internet streams are available and compelling? And, what’s needed from a technical perspective to allow those streams to make money from...3861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-402-high-on-a-mountain-with-shane-toven--15201597https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21689Fri, 06 Jul 2018 01:42:37 +0000GFQ NetworkShane Toven joins us from a mountaintop transmitter site in Wyoming - nearly 9,000 feet above sea level! Caring for about 30 transmitter sites across 3 states, Shane has plenty to share with us about high-altitude broadcast engineering and...4112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-401-ripped-from-the-headlines--15154547https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21679Fri, 29 Jun 2018 02:19:36 +0000GFQ NetworkMore proposed regulations for EAS and WEA procedures… Podcasting is becoming even more prominent as the largest US radio broadcaster demonstrates by recent hiring… The World Broadcasting Union wants protection for C-band satellite antennas… And...4152falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-400-war-stories-with-chris-wygal--15117118https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21669Sat, 23 Jun 2018 20:59:11 +0000GFQ NetworkChris Wygal is here for this milestone 400th episode of TWiRT! Chris relates a couple of War Stories, including using what you have to get the job done - even if it’s a machete. Chris Tobin reveals how to get antennas placed at the top of trees. And...4229falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-399-all-digital-radio-with-chuck-kelly--15065614https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21646Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:11:02 +0000GFQ NetworkCatching up with Chuck Kelly is always a treat! Chuck’s insights into AM and FM radio - both analog and digital - help the rest of us see what’s important and what will be important in the coming months and years. We’re talking about HDRadio, DAB,...3918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-398-what-s-next-with-gary-kline--15001859https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21621Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:41:06 +0000GFQ NetworkWhen you visit a couple dozen radio stations around the world in a month, you get to see what the most forward-thinking broadcasters are up to. Gary Kline is sharing this valuable experience and information with Chris and Kirk, as we look to see...4543falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-397-remote-broadcast-strategies-with-chris-ark--14949162https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21605Fri, 01 Jun 2018 15:51:44 +0000GFQ Network"Remote Broadcast Setups and Strategies for the Young Broadcast Engineer" - that's an article authored by Chris Ark. He specializes in planning and executing successful live broadcasts from a variety of venues. Chris shares his advice, tips, and...4380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-396-hamvention-summer-site-advice-with-charlie-wooten--14897103https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21590Sun, 27 May 2018 01:13:07 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Most Interesting Ham in Broadcast Engineering, Charlie Wooten, is our guest. He’s just back from the Dayton Hamvention with a report on Contesting, thoughts on DXing, and broadcast transmitter site wisdom - especially for the hot summer months ahead.4033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-395-remote-monitoring-and-broadcasting-with-josh-bohn--14827211https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21576Fri, 18 May 2018 13:41:05 +0000GFQ NetworkJosh Bohn heads up a growing broadcast contract engineering firm. Many stations need better, reliable, IP-connect remote control for transmitter sites and other remote systems. Plus, with remote broadcasts depending on wireless IP connections, Josh...4444falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-394-barry-thomas-on-aoip-mistakes--14771027https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21549Fri, 11 May 2018 14:56:49 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat mistakes can you make when building or expanding your Audio over IP network? Barry Thomas has installed and maintained several different AoIP networks and knows more than one way to mess it up. The good news he’s sharing with us the right ways...4366falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-393-world-wide-radio-summit-from-hollywood--14707712https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21533Fri, 04 May 2018 16:55:10 +0000GFQ NetworkRadio Program Directors, Music Directors, on-air Talent, and more are convening in Hollywood at the World Wide Radio Summit. Speakers and panels are sharing new research and honing legacy ideas over three days. Scott Shannon, Joel Denver, Mike McVay,...4083falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-392-choosing-the-right-mic-with-michelle-levitt--14649880https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21502Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:24:50 +0000GFQ NetworkWhether the medium is radio, TV, studio recording, live sound, or amateur radio, nearly all audio is captured with a microphone. But which mic is appropriate for any given sound capture situation? Michelle Levitt of Heil Sound is here to highlight...4165falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-391-building-a-new-fm-station-in-hawai-i--14593438https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21441Sat, 21 Apr 2018 11:13:03 +0000GFQ NetworkHawai’i’s newest FM station has 40 owners, and isn’t on the air yet. The call sign is KHKU-FM and we’re in Lihu’e on the island of Kaua’i building the studio now. We’re talking with co-owners Joey Cummings, Larry Fuss, Mark Jensen, and Fletcher Ford...3230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-390-live-from-nab-2018--14553332https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21375Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:38:17 +0000GFQ NetworkLive from NAB 2018! Some of the hot topics at NAB this year: A microphone war story with Michelle Levitt, Frank Foti with the Chairman’s view, Will Mashione on efficient Local radio, Alex Hartman talking about the future of touchscreens, and a...4398falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-389-public-radio-engineers-at-nab--14487658https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21258Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:20:46 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Association of Public Radio Engineers hold their conference each year, just before the big NAB Show in Las Vegas. It’s called the Public Radio Engineering Conference (PREC). The PREC is a terrific opportunity for engineers to learn the latest...3671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-388-open-broadcaster-with-rob-hopkins--14369205https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21220Fri, 23 Mar 2018 17:05:37 +0000GFQ NetworkLow-budget and community broadcasters are using free, open-source software to run many aspects of their broadcast operations. Take a listen to CJUC-FM, for example. Using local PCs or cloud-based operations, community stations can air quality...3358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-387-studio-show-lighting-with-brett-gilbert--14308078https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21180Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:14:17 +0000GFQ NetworkMore of us radio engineers are being called upon to provide adequate lighting for new venues. Many stations are building live performance studios. Others are putting cameras in the control rooms. Whether it’s for a live audience or a video camera,...4257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-386-pirates-and-snowcats-with-nick-straka--14246230https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21144Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:14:37 +0000GFQ NetworkAhoy, matey! Thar be pesky pirates in New York, Boston, and Philly! Nick Straka is a contract and consulting engineer in the New York City area. He builds and maintains licensed FM transmitter sites, plus he tracks down the pirate broadcasters who...4256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-385-live-from-the-nrb-in-nashville--14199757https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21128Mon, 05 Mar 2018 02:48:30 +0000GFQ NetworkYou’d think the National Religious Broadcasters convention would be lacking engineers in attendance. Well, I thought that - and I was wrong. They’re here! Lots of ‘em! We’re live from the expo hall at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee,...4136falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-384-radio-trends-with-doug-irwin--14123281https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21097Fri, 23 Feb 2018 03:09:38 +0000GFQ NetworkBetween accommodating the Television Repack and Norway’s Public analog FM stations going dark, what’s a poor FM transmitter to do? Radio Magazine’s Editor, Doug Irwin, talks about these topics along with changing workflows with on-demand radio...3757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-383-single-frequency-networks-with-hal-kneller--14082425https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21080Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:19:51 +0000GFQ NetworkSingle Frequency Networks, or SFNs: European FM broadcasters have been using them for decades. Now, US and other broadcasters around the world are extending coverage and filling in coverage holes using synchronized FM transmitters. Hal Kneller...3954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-382-envisioning-virtual-studios--14014342https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21044Fri, 09 Feb 2018 20:06:35 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat might the radio studios of tomorrow look like? What equipment is in them? What equipment is not in them? Could the studio’s future really be “cushions and daylight” as one radio futurist has said? We’re live at the Cleveland headquarters of the...4792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-381-stupidity-with-tom-ray--13956910https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=21025Fri, 02 Feb 2018 18:32:36 +0000GFQ NetworkTom Ray says his superpower is the ability to attract stupidity. But, being a clever engineer he deals with it swifty and moves on. Tom joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack for this episode on stupidity - how to identify it, how to deal with it, and...3946falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-380-memberplus-with-sbe-president-jim-leifer--13895328https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20994Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:18:56 +0000GFQ NetworkBroadcast engineering is a rather small, niche career. How do we keep up with rapidly-changing technology and best practices? The answer is SBE Webinars. New SBE President, Jim Leifer, is here to fill us in on SBE MemberPlus, where SBE members can...4010falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-379-adopting-new-tech-with-john-schilberg--13843069https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20973Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:05:01 +0000GFQ NetworkAdopting new technologies in any profession can be stressful. John Schilberg is here to talk about adopting new tech with the right attitude - so it’s more fun than stress. In the process we’ll flash back to Miami Vice and Star Trek in stereo! Chris...4275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-378-keeping-hd-aligned-with-alan-jurison--13808032https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20963Mon, 15 Jan 2018 17:04:59 +0000GFQ NetworkIn HD Radio’s earlier days, a fixed architecture offered fixed time alignment between FM analog and its HD1 signal. Today’s HD transmission systems are far more flexible, but time alignment can vary resulting in a confusing listener experience. Alan...3977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-377-virtualizing-in-2018--13696063https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20928Sat, 30 Dec 2017 19:43:38 +0000GFQ NetworkWe keep running upon the subject of Virtual Radio, or Virtualizing Radio. Chris Tobin and I imagine both good consequences and unfortunate ones as broadcasters implement more virtualization strategies. Sure, saving money could be a motivator for...4079falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-376-how-to-live-video-production-for-radio--13648186https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20924Fri, 22 Dec 2017 01:56:29 +0000GFQ NetworkWith social media platforms catering to video, “Visual Radio” is more than just industry buzz. On the heels of a Washington, DC, symposium on the subject, Chris Tobin shows us the technical setup for a low-budget, yet effective video webcast from...3181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-375-podcast-engineering-school--13601455https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20885Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:58:15 +0000GFQ NetworkMany skills required for broadcast engineering are directly applicable to podcast engineering and production. Chris Curran teaches broadcast and podcast engineering skills, including mixing, fixing, loudness, and using plugins.4500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-374-boston-radio-with-jim-armstrong--13543084https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20873Sat, 09 Dec 2017 03:09:50 +0000GFQ NetworkEveryone starts somewhere, and Jim Armstrong started right near the top - in Boston radio! We’re talking early days of on-air traffic reporting, some technical perspectives from those days, and about Jim’s big switch to broadcast equipment sales;...3727falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-373-visual-radio-live-from-wamu--13490014https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20850Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:14:53 +0000GFQ NetworkRadio industry experts are talking with each other, sharing ideas about “visual” radio. We’re asking a lot of questions, too. What are we trying to accomplish with video added to radio? Can we engage our audiences better and longer? What strategies...4587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-372-tom-vernon-on-smart-speakers--13363980https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20817Sat, 18 Nov 2017 18:55:54 +0000GFQ Network“We’re on the verge of a Voice Activated Internet,” says Tom Vernon. Tom’s recent front page Radio World article, “Can Smart Speakers Bring Radio Home?” points to new radio listeners using smart speakers. We may also find voice-activated tasks around...3778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-371-building-the-transmission-system-at-one-world-trade-center--13295076https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20813Fri, 10 Nov 2017 20:13:11 +0000GFQ NetworkThere are myriad perspectives from which to view One World Trade Center’s rebuilding after the tragedies of 9/11. From the broadcast perspective, 2017 marks a notable milestone – the resumption of television transmission from atop One WTC. The latest...4695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-370-war-stories-from-the-broadcasting-club-frat-house--13158428https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20779Mon, 30 Oct 2017 05:02:03 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Broadcasting Club is a popular Facebook Group where engineers and others in Radio and TV post photos, videos, stories, and other info of interest to broadcasters. The group’s Admin is Daniel Hyatt, an engineer in Denver. Dan threw a party for...4189falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-369-aes-nab-2017-from-new-york--13095287https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20759Sat, 21 Oct 2017 21:52:34 +0000GFQ NetworkThe AES and NAB fall shows combine to provide several days of seminars, special events, and equipment demonstrations in New York. Chris and Kirk interview technology leaders and find out what’s hot now and in the future. Special thanks to David Bialik...4371falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-368-the-broadcasters-clinic-in-madison--13014548https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20727Wed, 11 Oct 2017 23:35:42 +0000GFQ NetworkPossibly the best regional conference for Radio and TV engineers, the WBA Broadcasters Clinic is our venue in Madison, Wisconsin. John Chelliah, Steve Lampen, Chris Tarr, and Mark Persons make-up an all-star cast for this episode of TWiRT. We’re...3766falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-367-aoip-covers-boise-with-jordan-bitz--12971928
Also on this episode, David Bialik previews an amazing Broadcast and Streaming track at the AES Convention in New York.]]>https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20720Fri, 06 Oct 2017 03:57:15 +0000GFQ NetworkJordan Bitz walked into an existing AoIP radio station and had to learn it - fast! Now he’s extended his AoIP network to a transmitter site 30 miles across the valley. Plus, he’s using streaming audio for distribution and backup systems. Also on this...
Also on this episode, David Bialik previews an amazing Broadcast and Streaming track at the AES Convention in New York.]]>4191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-366-cybersecurity-for-broadcasters--12919436https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20699Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:23:59 +0000GFQ NetworkChris Tobin is speaking at the Central Canadian Broadcast Engineering conference (CCBE) in King City, Ontario, Canada. He joins the show from the relaxing Kingbridge Conference Center. We’re discussing CyberSecurity for Broadcasters - what we learned...4335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-365-eas-in-times-of-trouble-with-rob-dale--12864384https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20677Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:59:52 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Emergency Alert System - EAS - suffers a love-hate relationship with most broadcast stations. Radio folks may love the fact that EAS handles the burden of alerting the public to life and safety threats. But sometimes the program interruptions are...3824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-364-stereo-tool-omnia-processing-with-hans-matt--12822763https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20656Sun, 17 Sep 2017 14:46:32 +0000GFQ NetworkStereo Tool is a popular PC-based audio processor for FM, DAB, and web streaming. Radio Engineer, Matt Levin, tells us about installing and using Stereo Tool. Plus, Hans van Zutphen, the author of Stereo Tool, describes how Omnia audio processors...4149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-363-alexa-tell-the-studio-i-hate-that-song--12756582https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20635Fri, 08 Sep 2017 18:29:37 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat’s Interactive Radio? It’s when listeners have real-time input to the on-air talent. And what could be a more natural interaction than the human voice? Dan McQuillin at Broadcast Bionics introduces interactive radio using Amazon Echo or Google...4233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-362-hot-tech-with-tony-gervasi--12708912https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20618Sat, 02 Sep 2017 04:12:04 +0000GFQ NetworkFrom budget equipment for LPFMs and translators, to super-reliable transmitters and streaming video systems, Tony Gervasi advises broadcasters about the best technology and equipment for their situation. Tony’s an expert at implementing the right...4259falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-361-custom-multi-casting-with-marcos-o-rourke--12660451https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20611Sat, 26 Aug 2017 21:04:56 +0000GFQ NetworkWe’re live from KWAVE Radio in Santa Ana, California. KWAVE runs similar, yet thoroughly customized programming in 3 different markets - San Diego, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. The various interconnections use several different forms of...4451falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-360-moving-my-samoan-stations--12608946https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20596Sat, 19 Aug 2017 19:31:35 +0000GFQ NetworkAfter 18 years in Pago Plaza, Kirk’s Samoan radio stations are moving - to a better studio and office location. This means reconfiguring three STL paths and adding an IP Radio link to the mix. Plenty of photos and video of rebuilding studios and a...4305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-359-help-us-help-you--12506161https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20542Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:10:41 +0000GFQ NetworkDo you dread contacting Tech Support? Or do you look forward to getting the help you need quickly? There are ways to get the most from Tech Support at almost any company. Jamey Miller, Jake Alderman, and Bryan Jones are Support Engineers. They join...3828falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-358-dangerous-towers-with-tom-ray--12456511https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20520Fri, 28 Jul 2017 16:24:12 +0000GFQ NetworkTom Ray visits a lot of radio stations. He’s a full-time broadcast engineering consultant, and an inspector for New York State’s Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program. One troubling trend that Tom sees is the deterioration of broadcast towers. Tom...3803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-357-audio-heard-by-millions-with-matt-aaron--12404888https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20501Fri, 21 Jul 2017 18:00:23 +0000GFQ NetworkThe pressure is on for Matt Aaron. He’s the Chief Engineer for the Dave Ramsey Show, heard by over 8 million people each week! What’s required to keep perfect audio flowing and the talent happy? Matt talks about that, plus the time that high-power RF...4154falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-356-practical-drone-use-with-sam-wallington--12353174https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20483Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:20:33 +0000GFQ NetworkAre drones more than “big boy toys” for broadcast engineers? Well - YES! Sam Wallington is VP of Engineering for Educational Media Foundation. He’s using drone video and photography to locate trouble spots and prep for tower repairs, saving return trips.3866falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-355-the-way-we-do-things--12302862https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20479Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:11:47 +0000GFQ NetworkLet’s examine a couple topics and explore “how we do them”. Chris Tobin discusses mics, pre-amps, and techniques for recording live music at WBGO-FM. Then we see how PC platforms have moved into the equipment space that was only purpose-built...3988falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-354-vintage-microphones-with-john-holt--12269471https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20471Sun, 02 Jul 2017 19:54:06 +0000GFQ NetworkThe first microphones were invented as far back as the 1870’s, but that’s before there were any tube amplifiers! We’ve come a long way, though most mic inventions occurred 70 to 90 years ago. John Holt is an expert on vintage microphones and gives us...4062falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-353-the-beauty-and-value-of-a-bird-s-eye-view--12199042https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20447Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:09:42 +0000GFQ NetworkSmall Unmanned Aerial Systems or “drones” are quickly getting popular with broadcast engineers and consultants. A bird’s eye view can help us better visualize our antenna systems, plus there’s real value in catching visible problems before sending a...4294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-352-streaming-challenges-solutions-with-matt-kellogg--12073236https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20425Fri, 09 Jun 2017 16:38:32 +0000GFQ NetworkStreaming audio is bringing a whole new lexicon - geo-targeting, geo-fencing, interstitials, pre-rolls, adaptive bit-rates, video, and virtualization. Matt Kellogg - a guy with a solid radio background - joins us from StreamGuys to sort it all out.4498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-351-virtualizing-automation-with-dub-irvin--12020366https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20401Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:43:22 +0000GFQ NetworkVirtual Machines and Virtualization in general are becoming popular techniques in the IT world. Now, broadcasters are adopting virtualization for their automation systems. How does this work, and what are the pros and cons? Dub Irvin from WideOrbit...3599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-350-sas-routers-consoles-with-al-salci--11964681https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20391Fri, 26 May 2017 17:57:54 +0000GFQ NetworkSAS is well-known for high-reliability audio routing systems. SAS Co-founder, Al Salci, is here to talk about their early technology breakthroughs, as well as their audio mixing console designs. Plus, Al shares his thoughts on AES67, Livewire, and Dante.4004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-349-translators-and-main-studios-with-larry-fuss--11909472https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20377Fri, 19 May 2017 20:12:50 +0000GFQ NetworkThe FCC is proposing to eliminate the Main Studio Rule. Sounds good to many, but what are the consequences? And FM translators are in the news again, with a window opening this summer for AM stations to apply. Larry Fuss is with us to explain what...4190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-348-vo-mics-studios-with-joe-cipriano--11851393https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20363Fri, 12 May 2017 17:54:44 +0000GFQ NetworkHow does a top-shelf voice-over artist work on the road? He makes a “MacGyver studio”! Joe Cipriano joins us to talk mics, pre-amps, processing, and how voice-over work gets done today. Chris Tobin is here, too, from a hot transmitter room!3884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-347-jeff-welton-it-security-and-400-kilowatts--11804667https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20356Sat, 06 May 2017 11:43:02 +0000GFQ NetworkCanadians may be polite, but most don’t want you hacking their Internet-connected stuff. Jeff Welton from Nautel offers advice for IT security at the transmitter site, plus describes hand-on a 400 kW AM transmitter, and what tools to keep handy...4065falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-346-live-at-nab-2017--11749210https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20341Sat, 29 Apr 2017 21:19:25 +0000GFQ NetworkIt’s the last day of NAB 2017! Before it’s over, Chris Tobin and I are bringing you some of the best radio broadcast tech at the show. Simon Jackson with flow batteries at transmitter sites in Fiji, Telos Alliance CEO Frank Foti is here, Mark Persons...4130falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-345-nab-2017-show-setup--11697160https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20325Sat, 22 Apr 2017 21:06:30 +0000GFQ NetworkBehind the scenes, we’re on location at the Las Vegas Convention Center during setup for the NAB Show. Chris Tobin takes us on a tour of booths being set up, while Joe Talbot and Juan Punyed talk about why we get together every year in the desert.3950falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-344-swedish-thai-radio-with-kennet-andhersan--11633517https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20306Fri, 14 Apr 2017 17:32:10 +0000GFQ NetworkKennet Andhersån grew up in Sweden, and worked in Swedish radio stations. Now he’s building and consulting stations in Thailand, plus developing software for broadcasters. Get a new perspective on radio engineering as Kennet joins Chris Tobin and Kirk...3835falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-343-where-s-that-satellite-with-john-bisset--11576475https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20294Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:12:54 +0000GFQ NetworkJohn Bisset is here! He’s the guy who writes the “Workbench” column in Radio World. Always quick with great ideas for radio engineers, John joins us to talk about moving your satellite dish, preparing for the worst when that doesn’t work, and more...4161falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-342-make-money-by-saving-it-with-jim-gray--11526706https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20272Fri, 31 Mar 2017 18:36:56 +0000GFQ NetworkA penny saved really is a penny earned! Ask Jim Gray who runs Optimized Media Group. Jim and his team do normal broadcast engineering; they also help stations by demonstrating Return on Investment with newer technologies, and sometimes with older...3777falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-341-sports-and-studio-mics-with-chris-wygal--11462322https://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20253Thu, 23 Mar 2017 13:08:25 +0000GFQ NetworkHow many of us broadcast engineers learned by on-the-job training? Have you had a mentor or did you learn by doing it yourself? Chris Wygal is the engineer and ops manager for a network of stations in Virginia and shares with us his tricks for...4487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-340-war-stories-with-robbie-green--11359111http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20177Fri, 10 Mar 2017 17:51:48 +0000GFQ NetworkMove 4 radio studios across town. You’ve got two weeks. Go! Oh, and scrounge some equipment to make the STL systems work with an old T-1 circuit. And, find some time to replace seven FM transmitters with new, solid-state units and full HD Radio....3991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-339-securing-what-matters--11305997http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20132Fri, 03 Mar 2017 20:01:05 +0000GFQ NetworkMore hackers, more breaches, more ways for broadcast engineers to have a really bad day! Chris Tobin relates what can happen and the steps you need to take to patch your IT security holes. Plus, Les Kutasi joins us with news from Kathrein and the...4122falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-338-the-standard-that-stuck-with-richard-burden--11064402http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20122Fri, 24 Feb 2017 02:27:12 +0000GFQ NetworkCassette tapes. 8-Track. Digital Cassettes. FM-QUAD. AM Stereo. Reel-to-reel. Audio standards come and go, but Multiplex FM Stereo lives on and is nearly 60 years old! Richard Burden extensively tested our FM Stereo system when it was just a...3754falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-337-predicting-headphone-sound-quality-with-sean-olive--10887297http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20092Fri, 17 Feb 2017 16:01:51 +0000GFQ NetworkHow many times have you bought headphones or earbuds, only to be disappointed with their audio quality? Or maybe you were pleasantly surprised! Sean Olive is the Acoustic Research Fellow at HARMAN International. He’s doing headphone qualitative...4335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-336-hands-on-aes67-with-patrick-killianey--10734408http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20083Sat, 11 Feb 2017 20:30:08 +0000GFQ NetworkPerhaps you’ve heard of AES67 for IP-Audio. It allows cross-connection of different, competing AoIP standards like Ravenna, Dante, and Livewire+. But until you actually try connecting audio devices together, AES67 is just a standard on paper....3748falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-335-amazing-dynamic-mics-with-bob-heil--10503696http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20061Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:58:12 +0000GFQ NetworkThere are hundreds of microphones on the market - a huge selection. What does Bob Heil know about mics that others have missed? Why do Heil mics sound great - on Ham Radio and in high-end studios? And what is Bob’s secret piece of test equipment for...3954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-334-video-over-ip-with-erling-hedkvist--10401996http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=20032Fri, 27 Jan 2017 20:05:36 +0000GFQ NetworkRadio engineers began making the switch to Audio over IP infrastructure around 2005. Now with thousands of radio stations using this technology, TV stations are looking at Video over IP as their core infrastructure. Video requires a lot more...3728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-333-thoughtful-engineering-aids-workflow--10350985http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19999Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:15:22 +0000GFQ NetworkOne of the best ways a thoughtful engineer can improve a broadcast facility is to make workflows, well, flow. What design choices are slowing down your talents’ daily work? What can an engineer do to help talent be more self-sufficient? Chris Tobin...4234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-332-permafrost-and-air-conditioning-with-john-antonuk--10301354http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19979Fri, 13 Jan 2017 20:24:08 +0000GFQ NetworkHow do you keep equipment operating when the temperature changes by 150 degrees? John Antonuk keeps 4 radio stations running year-round in Fairbanks, Alaska. And that’s pretty impressive when you consider the harsh - and varying - conditions. John...4000falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-331-ip-radio-success-with-jeff-holdenrid--10253284http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19961Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:33:25 +0000GFQ NetworkMicrowave radio links have been around for a while, and now with so many IP Radios on the market, how does a broadcast engineer choose what’s right? Jeff Holdenrid with DoubleRadius has been installing and configuring these systems for over 15 years....3989falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-330-war-stories-with-tom-ray--10172046http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19922Fri, 23 Dec 2016 23:47:37 +0000GFQ NetworkIt’s a “War Stories” episode with special guest, Tom Ray. Tom is a soldier in the broadcast engineering trenches every day. He joins Chris Tobin and me with tower snakes, mothball mice, and clever engineering tips for mobile, street-level remote...4446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-329-fm-antenna-tuning-with-dana-puopolo--10121731http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19892Fri, 16 Dec 2016 16:25:27 +0000GFQ NetworkThat hunk of brass, copper, and stainless steel up on the tower is a lot more important than we often consider. The FM transmitting antenna launches a station’s signal to the audience. It can have a huge effect on the station’s listenability. Dana...4248falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-328-check-the-radio-and-turn-signals-with-mark-persons--10079250http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19868Sat, 10 Dec 2016 17:46:14 +0000GFQ NetworkGentleman engineer, Mark Persons, talks about mentoring engineering students from 150 miles away. Custom EAS Relay panels. Plus 4 dB steps in some car radios volume controls is crazy! And car-buying advice you don’t want to miss. Plus Chris Tobin...4037falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-327-denny-sanders-and-processing-the-buzzard--10018252http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19843Fri, 02 Dec 2016 02:20:19 +0000GFQ NetworkFM audio processing grew and developed right along with the Rock ‘n Roll radio format. Denny Sanders played a key role in Rock Radio from Boston’s MIT to Cleveland’s Buzzard. Denny’s our guest along with Chris Tobin on This Week in Radio Tech.4265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-326-let-s-get-ready-to-re-aim--9984435http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19829Mon, 28 Nov 2016 03:04:26 +0000GFQ NetworkWell, that’s one of many subjects that Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack are discussing on this episode. Others include Burli newsroom software, Harris VistaMax, Shure SM7, Telos iPort PLUS parallel audio distribution, and Krone block patch cables. And,...4322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-325-old-to-new-engineering-at-whro--9859618http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19780Sat, 12 Nov 2016 16:27:19 +0000GFQ NetworkWhen you start from a solid engineering foundation, it’s much easier to pass the baton to your replacement. John Heimerl retired from Engineering at WHRO in Norfolk, and the new engineer, Ray Lenz, has been building on John’s AoIP foundation. We’re...4373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-324-revconnect-with-steve-lampen--9798436http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19747Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:28:11 +0000GFQ NetworkThe best computer networks and IT infrastructure are too often brought down by … badly-installed connectors. What a shame! Steve Lampen is with us to show how Belden has a solution. It’s called REVConnect and I think engineers and IT pros should be...4124falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-323-live-from-the-2016-sbe-national-meeting--9751585http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19725Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:15:52 +0000GFQ NetworkWe’re live in Columbus, Ohio, for the 2016 SBE National Membership Meeting. SBE President, Jerry Massey, joins us as well as SBE Certification Chairman, Ralph Hogan. Plus Past-President, Vinny Lopez, fills us in on the event’s live webcast. Chris...3893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-322-alex-and-chris-the-radio-tech-guys--9690668http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19696Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:12:19 +0000GFQ NetworkAlex Linger and Chris Moran are two radio engineers using the latest technology to help broadcasters create news, sports, and entertainment. What sets them apart is how they share what they do with the rest of us. Alex and Chris have a new podcast and...4562falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-321-tower-glam-shots-with-scott-and-lisa-fybush--9634352http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19666Fri, 14 Oct 2016 01:55:51 +0000GFQ NetworkGlamour shots were hot in the 1980’s and 90’s. But Scott and Lisa Fybush have been making towers famous in photos for fifteen years. Scott Fybush joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack. We’re talking not only glam towers, but also reflections on the NAB...3507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-320-get-into-my-cloud-with-curtis-machek--9529109http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19621Fri, 30 Sep 2016 02:03:22 +0000GFQ NetworkYet another “cloud” service? Yep, and it’s something that radio stations will find useful every day. Curtis Machek, CEO of Cloudcast Software is here, along with Chris Tobin and me. We’re also talking about AES67 and the practical side of making...4224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-319-building-radio-using-today-s-tech-with-michael-gay--9419862http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19550Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:28:01 +0000GFQ NetworkMichael Gay’s title is Vice President of Engineering at Cumulus Media, but he’s really an expert planner. His most recent studio project saw construction of 22 radio studios in Chicago, and with insightful planning they were building new studios at...3836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-318-live-from-amsterdam--9379534http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19527Sat, 10 Sep 2016 19:06:17 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Annual International Broadcasting Convention - IBC 2016 - is underway in Amsterdam. Stephen Wilkinson, a radio engineer from Sydney, Australia, is here to share his thoughts on DAB+, conference sessions at IBC, building AoIP studios, and his own...4312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-317-ted-holly-and-david--9319836http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19495Fri, 02 Sep 2016 22:31:21 +0000GFQ NetworkTed Randall knows both sides of a radio mic. He’s a longtime broadcast engineer and host of the QSO Radio Show. Holly Misslin quietly keeps PCs, servers, and networks humming along. And David Bialik is coordinating another all-star program track at...4694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-316-radio-on-the-cheap--9273159http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19465Fri, 26 Aug 2016 23:51:57 +0000GFQ NetworkEngineers seek out tools and products to get the job well done while saving money. It’s important to be frugal when you can, so you’ll have the resources for when you can’t. Chris Tobin, Andrew Zarian, and Kirk Harnack look at some low-cost solutions...3806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-315-connectorized--9180413http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19400Fri, 12 Aug 2016 19:53:08 +0000GFQ NetworkConnectors! They come in many shapes and sizes, and usually have specific purposes. Sometimes the same type of connector is used for very different things. Just because it fits doesn’t mean it’ll work. Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack talk about the most...4512falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-314-summertime-blues-no-way--9133180http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19367Fri, 05 Aug 2016 18:19:03 +0000GFQ NetworkStealthy antennas from those tricky mobile carriers... Can you count on mobile data bandwidth now - or in the future? Sun transit fade - on a terrestrial microwave path? A better Ethernet switch will solve that and more. And some TV stations are...4320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-313-new-tower-light-regs-with-richard-hickey--9086148http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19342Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:50:52 +0000GFQ NetworkNew tower lighting standards from the FAA mean FCC licensed broadcast stations need pay attention. Richard Hickey with Hilights, Inc. says that some of the rule changes could mean lower compliance costs for broadcasters - but others could cost more....3985falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-312-rx-for-tx-with-mike-patton--8989910http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19292Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:10:18 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat conditions bring radio transmitters to an early demise? What items does a professional transmitter restoration job include? And what technologies are worth maintaining versus those no longer appropriate for daily use? Michael Patton helps...4055falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-311-audio-processor-development-with-cornelius-gould--8962995http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19265Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:34:27 +0000GFQ NetworkG-Force is the latest audio processing development from Cornelius Gould. While this tech and the audio results are nothing short of amazing, we’re asking Corny about the road he travelled to get here. What’s the path between humble beginnings and the...3390falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-310-a-loaded-otter-on-war-stories--8893799http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19219Fri, 01 Jul 2016 01:12:57 +0000GFQ NetworkOn this week’s War Stories episode, Rich Parker shows us a backhoe fade in Ketchikan, translators on Prince of Whales Island, and he hikes the Blueberry Trail to meet a helicopter on Pederson Hill. Chris Tobin is here along with Rich Parker on TWiRT.4463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-309-virtual-radio-with-michael-dosch--8852585http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19199Sat, 25 Jun 2016 18:12:18 +0000GFQ NetworkWhen broadcasters swapped their cart machines and turntables for PC-based digital playout systems, we now call that “virtualization.” Michael Dosch with Lawo joins Chris Tobin and me to describe how virtualization is the future of content creation...4222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-308-comparing-aoip-standards-with-ketil-morstol--8809335http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19171Sun, 19 Jun 2016 22:09:13 +0000GFQ NetworkSeveral somewhat incompatible Audio over IP standards are popular in the marketplace. There’s Dante, Livewire, Ravenna, and AES67, among a few others. Which AoIP standard is best for a given audio application? Ketil Morstøl of Soundware Norway...4365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-307-auto-testing-remote-sites-with-doug-irwin--8743261http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19135Sat, 11 Jun 2016 03:05:13 +0000GFQ NetworkHaving designed and installed remote control systems and automated testing on both sides of the US, Doug Irwin is uniquely qualified to talk about the benefits and some pitfalls. As the Technical Editor at Radio Magazine, he’s also seeing changes in...4161falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-306-a-day-s-work-with-a-side-of-ham-with-charles-wooten--8696611http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19091Sun, 05 Jun 2016 17:08:00 +0000GFQ NetworkCharlie Wooten - ham call NF4A - is our go-to guy for what’s happening in an Amatuer Radio. Charlie joins Chris Tobin with highlights from the Dayton Hamvention including a new member of the D-Star family. It’s broadcast engineering with a side of ham!4394falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-305-hd-multiplex-with-philipp-schmid--8624178http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=19030Fri, 27 May 2016 16:28:46 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat if you could transmit fifteen radio program channels from one FM transmitter, and receive them on existing FM-HD radios? Philipp Schmid, Research Engineer at Nautel, has been demonstrating exactly that. How does it work, and why might a...4083from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-304-why-yes-it-s-wifi--8562702http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18990Fri, 20 May 2016 16:27:07 +0000GFQ NetworkChris Tobin joins us with a full hour live, remote broadcast from a park in Newark, New Jersey, and he’s not using his telco carrier’s data! It’s just another way that Chris is demonstrating that broadcast engineers can get it done for remote WiFi....3861from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-303-hey-we-found-chris-tarr--8505587http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18935Sat, 14 May 2016 02:54:36 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat’s an engineer to do when the old transmitter you’re getting rid of won’t fit through the building door? You could cut it apart with a Sawz-All, or you could break out a wall and make a bigger door. Well, Chris Tarr used both strategies during...4305from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-302-virtual-machine-tech-and-radio--8440916http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18909Fri, 06 May 2016 21:44:37 +0000GFQ NetworkVirtual Machines have been used in computer data centers and corporate IT systems since the late 1990’s, with popularity skyrocketing in the past 5 to 8 years. Today’s VM technology is allowing broadcasters to run several automation and production...3897from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-301-ip-audio-impairment-mitigation-with-keyur-parikh--8386602http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18886Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:09:41 +0000GFQ NetworkIP Audio security is a hot topic. IP Audio reliability is a strong concern as well. Keyur Parikh from GatesAir is working with a team of IP media experts to mitigate impairments to IP transport, and tells us about technical defenses against IP Audio...4365from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-300-live-from-nab-2016--8333466http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18789Sat, 23 Apr 2016 23:57:36 +0000GFQ NetworkThe annual NAB Show attracts broadcasters from around the globe. We experience new technologies, shop for equipment, meet old friends, and make new acquaintances. It’s the perfect setting for This Week in Radio Tech, as well! Chris Tobin and I had a...4300from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-299-poolside-with-chris-kirk--8298090http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18737Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:25:40 +0000GFQ NetworkAt the end of Day 1 of the Public Radio Engineering Conference, Chris and Kirk get a chance to talk radio engineering - poolside. We’re dishing on some radio news stories, like Broadcast Electronics getting a new owner, and he’s an engineer! The NAB...3211from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-298-ott-iptv-with-sherrod-munday--8216757http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18690Fri, 08 Apr 2016 23:00:30 +0000GFQ NetworkOTT and IPTV are fairly new terms from the Television or Video industries. But more radio stations, podcasts, shows, and show clips are being delivered by the same or similar technologies. Former radio engineer turned TV network guru, Sherrod...4035from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-297-tv-sat-truck-with-robert-pace--8154466http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18655Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:23:40 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat’s inside a modern TV satellite truck? What audio and video capabilities are likely inside? Who makes sure that satellite antenna on the roof is aimed correctly? And what kind of engineer would configure and operate one of these beasts? Robert...3731from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-296-this-show-title-is-too-long-with-scott-fybush--8098555http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18628Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:34:49 +0000GFQ NetworkThe FCC's "AM Revitalization" proceeding continues to grind its way through the system, and there's a lot at stake right now for AM stations of all classes. Numerous broadcasters and consultants are filing comments; and so is Scott Fybush. Scott...3455from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-295-idas-and-odas-with-chris-tobin--8063890http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18599Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:48:52 +0000GFQ NetworkCould antennas be lurking all around you? Chris Tobin says it’s happening more than you might imagine. From office buildings to hospitals, and stadiums to convention centers, Distributed Antenna Systems are popping up in walls, ceilings, and on light...3533from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-294-gatesair-with-rich-redmond--7926364http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18535Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:06:45 +0000GFQ NetworkGatesAir traces its origins to 1922 when the Gates Radio Company was founded by Parker Gates. Rich Redmond, Chief Products Officer at GatesAir, joins Chris Tobin and me for updates on IP-Audio, HD Radio transmitter upgrades, and efficient...4526from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-293-led-tower-lighting-with-rodney-zeigler--7884943http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18501Sun, 28 Feb 2016 00:11:47 +0000GFQ NetworkLED light bulbs are finally getting useful and popular for home and business lighting. But LED lighting has been available for broadcast and cellular towers for over 15 years. Early models didn’t last long. Rodney Zeigler with Nebraska Rural Radio...4311from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-292-ip-stls-troubleshooting-interference--7826158http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18450Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:23:58 +0000GFQ NetworkJust down from a New York skyscraper rooftop, Chris Tobin talks us through troubleshooting RF interference to to some legacy 5.8 GHz radios. And Kirk Harnack shows off a new airFiber IP radio, fresh from configuration and ready for the tower.3999from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-291-aoip-planning-tips-with-stephen-poole--7774565http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18416Fri, 12 Feb 2016 17:38:54 +0000GFQ NetworkWe compare two different brands of Audio over IP mixing and routing systems and find - they’re pretty similar in terms of network planning and wiring. Stephen Poole of Crawford Broadcasting joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack, looking at Wheatnet and...4225from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-290-to-russia-with-egor-tyagunov--7744851http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18388Mon, 08 Feb 2016 19:36:25 +0000GFQ NetworkEgor Tyagunov has been around high-tech all his life. Much of his childhood was spent living near Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Now in Riga, Latvia - another technology center - Egor works with radio and TV broadcasters in Eastern Europe,...3803from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-289-zeno-and-kpiss-with-sheri-barclay--7678172http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18338Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:14:48 +0000GFQ NetworkRadio production and distribution in its newest forms is the world of Sheri Barclay. She’s a producer and test engineer at Zeno Radio. Her latest project there, Zeno Live, connects hosts and listeners like never before. Plus Sheri reveals the...4183from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-288-the-xcuse-box-with-dick-debartolo--7618539http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18288Fri, 22 Jan 2016 18:52:35 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Giz Wiz, Dick Debartolo, admits he’s no engineer. But he does have an eye - and ear - for fascinating devices and products. Some are useful - others, not so much. MAD magazine’s maddest writer joins Chris Tobin and me, Kirk Harnack, to ooh,...4521from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-287-video-special-forces-with-colleen-kelly-henry--7568444http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18239Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:43:03 +0000GFQ NetworkMission: Acquire and send real-time HD video and audio from a remote venue you’ve never seen before, then format and distribute it to every popular computing platform known to man. It has to work right the first time. There are no do-overs. Mission...4035from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-286-music-licensing-and-ppm-grunge--7547749http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18224Tue, 12 Jan 2016 20:38:38 +0000GFQ NetworkJohn Stephens with netcaster theroots.fm talks about music webcasters closing down due to the huge hike in music licensing costs. And Dave Anderson joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack on the additional audio grunge produced by Nielsen’s new Enhance...3905from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-285-capturing-audio-for-podcasts-with-mike-phillips--7401334http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18106Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:36:04 +0000GFQ NetworkIf it sounds sketchy, distorted, or muffled, they won’t listen. Podcasting studio guru, Mike Phillips, divulges his secrets for capturing clean, clear audio. Mics, pre-amps, consoles - what he recommends and how to use them. This is a must-watch for...4619from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-284-naughty-or-nice-christmas-gifts-for-engineers--7349893http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18068Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:22:13 +0000GFQ NetworkWho’s the engineer on your Christmas list? Perhaps it’s you! From network and audio analysis tools to weather stations, cameras, and stocking stuffers, Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack check out some gift ideas for us engineers to put on our wish lists.4818from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-283-adaptive-streaming-details-with-ioan-rus--7318318http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=18054Mon, 07 Dec 2015 23:22:47 +0000GFQ NetworkWe’ve covered Adaptive Multi-Rate Audio Streaming extensively. But new streaming methods bring other advantages, too. Ioan Rus, Lead Developer for Telos Alliance streaming products, explains how new features in today’s streaming encoders really...4174from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-282-engineer-s-seminar-tribute-to-the-fm-master-antenna--7212156http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17961Sat, 21 Nov 2015 19:34:35 +0000GFQ NetworkGreat achievements deserve recognition. Fifty years ago in New York City, two FM stations began transmitting from the new Alford Master FM Antenna on the Empire State Building. It was nearly an engineering miracle. Since then many improvements have...5821from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-281-apple-hls-with-greg-ogonowski--7171558http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17922Mon, 16 Nov 2015 01:23:43 +0000GFQ NetworkIn our quest for better Internet audio streaming we’re looking closer at Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming - or Apple HLS. Greg Ogonowski joins me, Kirk Harnack, to take a deep dive into how Apple HLS adaptive streaming works at the encoder end, server,...3988from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-280-adaptive-streaming-with-tim-pozar--7097541http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17891Fri, 06 Nov 2015 22:16:10 +0000GFQ NetworkOnline video - like Netflix and YouTube - have used adaptive bitrate streaming for a few years now. The same tech is becoming available to audio streamers like radio stations and other online audio broadcasters. Tim Pozar, Streaming Director for...4593from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-279-live-from-new-york--7004909http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17862Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:27:26 +0000GFQ NetworkThis is it! The live broadcast - a block away from the Empire State Building where we have a terrific view of the light show. We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Master FM Antenna operation; the first of its kind allowing a dozen FM...3128from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-278-139th-aes-and-50th-anniversary-of-the-master-antenna-in-new-york--6900799http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17823Fri, 23 Oct 2015 20:30:55 +0000GFQ NetworkThe 139th convention of the Audio Engineering Society begins next week in New York City. Plus, we’ll commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Master FM Antenna on the Empire State Building! Big party. Guest speakers. Presentations. And it’s all about...4527from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-277-am-de-tuning-and-co-location-with-lawrence-behr--6786808http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17783Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:37:55 +0000GFQ NetworkCellular towers are everywhere and they’re still building more. But trouble occurs when they’re too close to existing AM tower sites. That’s where Lawrence Behr of LBA Group comes in - helping cell carriers and AM towers live together peacefully, and...4291from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-276-wsb-am-transmitter-party--6742657http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17770Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:50:55 +0000GFQ NetworkDuring the 2015 NAB Radio Show in Atlanta, Charles Kinney opened the doors to the iconic WSB (AM) transmitter site and threw a party! Nearly 80 engineers and friends showed up to see the current site and learn about the history of AM transmissions...4497from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-275-hd-and-am-transmission-with-gary-liebisch--6683438http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17744Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:58:57 +0000GFQ NetworkTwo decades of hands-on radio engineering prepared Gary Liebisch for important roles in radio transmitter design and management at Harris Broadcast. Now he’s educating and finding technical solutions for customers at Nautel. Gary talks with Chris...4125from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-274-leveraging-radio-engineering-with-daniel-hyatt--6645881http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17729Fri, 18 Sep 2015 19:20:22 +0000GFQ NetworkDaniel Hyatt is finding ways to leverage his radio engineering experience. From his Director of Engineering position in Denver, Daniel is running a large DJ business, Sound and Light company, does global sourcing, and is even manufacturing custom LEDs...4203from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-273-digital-signage-technology-with-jeff-schick--6611244http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17710Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:22:38 +0000GFQ NetworkDigital signage technology is showing up everywhere - from swanky elevators to shopping malls to restaurants. Now, some radio stations are using this tech to inform station visitors, on-air talent, and station staff. As engineers we’ll be called...4170from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-272-lpfm-proposals-with-kevin-fodor--6580960http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17692Fri, 04 Sep 2015 22:44:14 +0000GFQ NetworkA lot of us saw this coming - Low Power FM stations are seeking more flexibility in operations and some protection for their licenses. Two petitions are before the FCC, asking for power increases, the right to sell commercials, and even to buy and...4288from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-271-radio-s-local-future-with-tom-churchill--6550540http://gfqnetwork.com/?p=17664Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:50:48 +0000GFQ NetworkTom Churchill believes that radio’s future must include localism, customization, and that connection of familiarity with listeners. Lower budgets and smaller on-air staffs can reduce localism, but Tom offers ideas and services that maintain localism...3825from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-270-war-stories-with-chris-tobin--6521680http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16964Sun, 23 Aug 2015 01:28:40 +0000GFQ NetworkOn this “War Stories” edition of TWiRT, we draw upon Chris Tobin’s years of experience in the radio engineering trenches. From power outages to gelled diesel fuel to police inquiries and “shelter in place”, Chris has been there and done that - and...4514from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-269-sbe-president-joe-snelson--6489615http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16935Sat, 15 Aug 2015 01:52:48 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) is the only organization devoted to the advancement of all levels and types of broadcast engineering. And for two consecutive terms, the SBE’s members have elected Joe Snelson as president of their...4401from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-268-did-you-test-all-of-it--6462703http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16924Sat, 08 Aug 2015 17:25:40 +0000GFQ NetworkWhen it comes to testing your generator, don’t do what Kirk did; do what Chris says and does - test the entire generator system. Chris Tobin runs through a verbal checklist of steps to take now to prep for fall and winter weather. Plus SBE Ennes...4048from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-267-just-aim-that-dish-at-my-rv--6430404http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16905Fri, 31 Jul 2015 22:18:41 +0000GFQ NetworkCan you go camping in your RV and still get over 100 Megabit Internet? Bryan Jones can, and he joins us to show us how. Plus studio pics from hit107 and TripleM in Adelaide, Australia. And Chris Tobin reveals exactly what’s in his “Go Kit”.4978from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-266-alex-kosiorek-recording-engineer--6396825http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16889Fri, 24 Jul 2015 18:44:30 +0000GFQ NetworkRecording techniques and tools are still evolving - and some truly exciting Immersive Surround tech is emerging right now. Recording engineer, Alex Kosiorek, joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack with lessons in modern recording technique, why 96kHz...4358from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-265-smpte-2015-with-stephen-wilkinson--6371325http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16872Sun, 19 Jul 2015 01:29:11 +0000GFQ NetworkLive from Sydney, Australia, we’re meeting with broadcast engineers and manufacturers at SMPTE 2015. From audio production tools to a look inside a new, solid state FM transmitter, we’re taking you inside this popular show. Stephen Wilkinson from...4300from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-264-live-mixing-for-engineers-with-larry-wilkins--6335044http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16826Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:28:00 +0000GFQ NetworkMore radio stations and larger podcasters are building and using performance studios. Mixing live audio is once again a needed skill. Indeed, it’s critical for the performers’ monitors, in-studio audience, and for the live broadcast itself. Larry...3600from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-263-rds-rds2-with-alan-jurison--6269898http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16778Fri, 26 Jun 2015 02:14:41 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Radio Data System - RDS - has been on-air in the US since the mid 1980’s. Good for what it does - identifying FM stations and providing call letters and basic program information. What if we could double or triple the data rate, allowing more...4220from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-262-braden-pickett-and-ip-stls--6251078http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16765Mon, 22 Jun 2015 03:41:16 +0000GFQ NetworkMore radio engineers are installing IP radios as Studio-Transmitter Links - or STLs. Even in - and perhaps especially in - rural areas like Altus, Oklahoma, where the terrain is flat and unlicensed WiFi bands are relatively uncluttered. Braden...4234from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-261-remote-possibilities--6204928http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16735Fri, 12 Jun 2015 03:08:30 +0000GFQ NetworkTV stations are doing it. TV networks are doing it. Big corporations and SMBs are doing it. So why aren’t radio stations doing it? We’re talking about IP connections with remote offices, moving vehicles, concerts and sports venues, and just about...3998from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-260-war-stories-with-dave-anderson--6171581http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16684Fri, 05 Jun 2015 04:02:53 +0000GFQ NetworkWhen does a microphone cable act like an AM radio antenna? Who keeps switching the power off? And did someone really shoot a bullet at this rigid transmission line? Dave Anderson joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack for this War Stories episode.4570from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-259-alex-hartman-curious-engineer--6106806http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16645Fri, 22 May 2015 16:29:54 +0000GFQ NetworkHe keeps finding methods and gadgets from “outside” typical broadcast engineering circles, then figures out how to solve a broadcasting problem with them. It’s Alex Hartman, the Curious Engineer from St. Cloud, Minnesota. Alex joins Chris Tobin and...4319from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-258-embracing-disruptive-technology--6074694http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16617Fri, 15 May 2015 21:08:56 +0000GFQ NetworkWhen is a disruptive technology something to embrace? And when is it just a passing fad? Easy to answer in hindsight, but how can broadcast engineers determine which new technologies to recommend and invest in? Bill Putney joins Chris Tobin and me,...4665from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-257-metadata-manipulation-with-steve-johnston--6042356http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16593Fri, 08 May 2015 19:02:45 +0000GFQ NetworkHow do you push meaningful metadata to 34 FM and HD transmitter sites across a large state radio network? Gathering data input from statewide news bureaus, web sites, and live programs? Then add in EAS data for each coverage area? Steve Johnston...3885from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-256-audio-watermarking-technology-explained-4-30-15--6009216http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16530Fri, 01 May 2015 19:28:32 +0000GFQ NetworkAudio watermarking for audience measurement (Arbitron/Nielsen PPM®) is in the broadcast industry news. Third party research is offering more detailed measurement of watermarking’s effectiveness on differing audio content. Further, this research is...4739from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-255-oyster-radio-with-bill-eaton-4-23-15--5976059http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16499Fri, 24 Apr 2015 20:36:54 +0000GFQ NetworkImagine you’re the engineer for a radio station that you really enjoy listen to. Imagine that station has a terrific reputation, with the respect of listeners, businesses, and local officials.. Now add a million listeners worldwide on the Internet....4336from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-254-live-from-nab-2015--5960796http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16479Tue, 21 Apr 2015 20:47:52 +0000GFQ NetworkWe’re live from Central Hall - the Broadcast Electronics booth - at NAB 2015! A Who’s Who cast of radio celebrities joins us including Scott Fybush, Joost Bloemen, Greg Shay, Frank Foti, Jim Backus, Joe Talbot, and Jim Roberts. And don’t miss the...3539from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-253-learning-by-doing-with-marc-silverman-4-9-15--5945351http://www.gfqnetwork.com/?p=16472Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:51:04 +0000GFQ NetworkWhere will the next broadcast engineers come from? Hofstra University in New York seems a good source. Marc Silverman is a student and he’s the Student Director of Engineering at WRHU-FM. Marc joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack to talk about...4240from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-252-the-things-you-ll-see-at-nab-3-26-15--5850261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5850261Sun, 29 Mar 2015 19:20:01 +0000GFQ NetworkNew ways to talk with listeners - and share their video calls; IP-audio codecs keep getting smaller and better; same goes for FM transmitters with a new rack-mount 10 kilowatt model; the FCC proposes office closings for a modest savings, but will they...4206from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-251-wireless-isp-engineering-with-patrick-parks-3-19-15--5812094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5812094Sat, 21 Mar 2015 16:51:42 +0000GFQ NetworkMany households are in rural areas not served by cable Internet or DSL. Radio engineer, Patrick Parks wanted better Internet service to his country abode well outside the Dallas metroplex. His efforts led to building a Wireless Internet Service...3926from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-250-alaskan-war-stories-with-rich-parker-3-12-15--5781182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5781182Sun, 15 Mar 2015 01:37:41 +0000GFQ NetworkHelicopters, high-speed boat ferries, and bridges to nowhere; they’re all part of Rich Parker’s radio engineering travel routine at Coast Alaska. Headquartered in Juneau, Alaska, Rich maintains transmitters in Sitka, Wrangell, Petersburg, and...4318from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-249-tom-morris-and-material-science-3-5-15--5756895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5756895Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:59:47 +0000GFQ NetworkBroadcast Engineering these days seems more virtual at times than hands-on. But Tom Morris, Engineer at WDNA-FM, prefers a hands-on approach. Indeed, material science - choosing the right materials for the application - is a favorite subject.4608from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-248-stereotool-with-hans-van-zutphen-2-26-15--5709012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5709012Fri, 27 Feb 2015 20:55:10 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat would you think of an audio processor designed by someone with little prior knowledge of audio processing? The very popular software audio processor, StereoTool, is designed and updated by Hans van Zutphen. Hans tells us how StereoTool got...4532from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-247-norwegians-turn-off-your-transmitters-2-19-15--5675807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5675807Fri, 20 Feb 2015 19:10:29 +0000GFQ NetworkNorway’s National Communications Authority has calculated, and measured the coverage of DAB+ networks across Norway, and found that they now surpass the existing FM coverage there. Given that the shut-down conditions are met, Norway is ready to shut...4455from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-246-workbench-columnist-john-bisset-2-12-15--5642579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5642579Fri, 13 Feb 2015 18:19:47 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat’s your most important engineering tool? An oscilloscope? Volt-ohm meter? Infrared thermometer? Diagnostic software? John Bisset says your most important tool is one you probably already own! Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack are talking with the...4254from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-245-net-neutrality-maintenance-copper-2-5-15--5608845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5608845Fri, 06 Feb 2015 03:09:33 +0000GFQ NetworkLots of questions about the FCC’s Net Neutrality rules under Title II, like “when is the Public Internet actually private?” Plus, Chris Tobin lays a foundation for the value of maintenance, and Kevin Kidd joins us to help stop copper thieves.4774from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-244-tech-support-this-is-ted-1-29-15--5590389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5590389Sun, 01 Feb 2015 20:35:33 +0000GFQ NetworkOn This Week in Radio Tech, Ted Alexander joins Chris Tobin and me, Kirk Harnack. Ted got started in radio way too early - like as a baby! He’s hosted popular shows on-air, plus engineered some pretty big iron. And you may have talked with Ted when...3906from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-243-andy-laird-shipwrecked-1-22-15--5543749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5543749Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:08:04 +0000GFQ NetworkAndy Laird’s resume includes a BA in Physics and a career of reaching positions of higher responsibility in television and radio engineering. What’s not on his resume are things like sailing the Drake Passage, getting shipwrecked on a small island,...4125from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-242-will-net-neutrality-kill-mpls-1-15-15--5516453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5516453Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:52:09 +0000GFQ NetworkNet Neutrality proposes that all Internet packets are treated equally - no buying a so-called “fast lane” where delivery is virtually guaranteed. Broadcasters and other real-time data users depend on the MPLS protocol and pay extra for packet...4450from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-241-nrsc-let-s-do-this-less-often-1-8-15--5458363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5458363Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:30:15 +0000GFQ NetworkEvery year AM stations in the US must measure their transmission for spectral purity. Many AM stations say they can’t afford this. Mark Persons presents a few ideas on NRSC measurements. Plus he and Chris Tobin discuss sleuthing some really...3952from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-240-war-stories-of-2014-with-shane-toven-12-23-14--5393043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5393043Wed, 24 Dec 2014 18:33:51 +0000GFQ Network2014 witnessed some major stories, changes, and advancements in broadcast technology. Who better to talk about their implications than Radio magazine editor, Shane Toven? Shane joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack talking about FCC enforcement, Rule...4352from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-239-excellent-engineer-wayne-pecena-12-18-14--5378076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5378076Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:48:19 +0000GFQ NetworkRadio World named Wayne Pecena as the recipient of its 2014 Excellence in Engineering Award. Would you like to know why? Many engineers think of Wayne as their virtual mentor, and an authoritative source for learning new broadcast engineering...4402from,gfq,guys,harnack,in,kirk,network,queens,radio,tech,telos,this,twirt,twit,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-238-audio-for-tv-with-gibson-prichard-12-11-14--5345083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5345083Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:56:54 +0000GFQ NetworkHow has the move to digital audio changed audio routing and workflow at TV stations? Gibson Prichard should know. He’s the Chief Engineer for Journal Broadcasting’s WTVF-TV - News Channel 5 - the CBS affiliate in Nashville, Tennessee. Self-educated...3952broadcast engineering,broadcasting tv engineering,gibson prichard,news channel 5,radio,technology,wtvffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-237-radio-engineering-at-the-museum-12-4-14--5326057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5326057Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:39:00 +0000GFQ NetworkNew radio studios are always a cause for excitement. The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago is home to the Paul & Angel Harvey Studio, and the newly-rebuilt Art Laboe Control Room. We’re talking with Bruce DuMont, President and Founder of...3616broadcast engineering,bruce dumont,chris cwiak,colin ashmead,greg dahl,museum of broadcast communicat,radio tech,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-236-antenna-tower-work-with-john-hettish-11-20-14--5238618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5238618Sat, 22 Nov 2014 00:20:17 +0000GFQ NetworkContinuing our discussion about working on broadcast antennas way up high, John Hettish, joins us, describing some of his amazing tower work videos. We’ll get the right story on his 10-bay ERI antenna rebuild, plus check out removal of some 900 pound...3025broadcast engineering,broadcasting,radio tech,radio tower,technology john hettishfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-235-troubles-up-high-11-13-14--5208517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5208517Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:05:45 +0000GFQ NetworkFixing broadcast gear is difficult enough at ground level. What’s it like to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair broadcast systems 300, 600, or 1200 feet above ground? Chris Tobin advises about what can go wrong and some common remedies, and we...4545broadcast engineering,broadcasting,radio frequency,radio tech,radio tower,radio transmitter,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-234-tracy-teagarden-11-6-14--5201240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5201240Wed, 12 Nov 2014 23:35:22 +0000GFQ NetworkWe’ve called Tracy Teagarden, “the most interesting engineer in Las Vegas.” He’s no stranger to dong things right, even in terrible weather, and hard-to-access transmitter sites. Tracy joins Chris Tobin and me to talk about two AM directional...3776broadcast engineering,broadcasting,cbs radio,fm radio,las vegas radio,radio tech,technology,tracy teagarden,voipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-233-eas-strict-time-ransomware-10-30-14--5153046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5153046Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:11:28 +0000GFQ NetworkA Nashville DJ, complaining about an inconvenient EAS Test, unwittingly activates more EAS alerts across radio stations and cable systems. Video streaming technology has a few radio stations becoming video providers. And “ransomware” has taken...3982broadcast engineering,broadcasting,eas,internet,radio tech,ransomware,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-232-open-source-automation-with-fred-gleason-10-23-14--5119767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5119767Fri, 24 Oct 2014 03:33:15 +0000GFQ NetworkIs free, open-source software a viable option for running your radio station? Fred Gleason, co-founder of Paravel Systems says it’s worth consideration. His Rivendell radio automation software is open-source, widely deployed, fully professional - and...4174broadcast engineering,broadcasting,fred gleason,open source radio,radio automation,radio tech,rivendell,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-231-digital-transmission-primer-with-ward-silver-10-16-14--5089676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5089676Fri, 17 Oct 2014 02:05:32 +0000GFQ NetworkI’ve often said, “This here digital’s the coming thing.” We all know it’s here now, and here to stay. Perhaps we’d be well-served to understand some techniques for transmitting digital information over radio frequencies (RF). Ward Silver, N0AX, is...3948broadcast engineering,broadcasting,ham radio for dummies,qam,radio tech,technology,ward silverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-230-war-stories-with-eric-adler-10-9-14--5068350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5068350Sat, 11 Oct 2014 19:01:12 +0000GFQ NetworkChris Tobin and Kirk Harnack have been broadcast engineers for, well, a few decades. This week we were both encouraged by our conversations with Eric Adler, who is quickly learning the profession in his role as a Broadcast Engineer at WSKG Public...3324broadcast engineering,broadcasting,eric adler,radio,radio tech,sbe,technology,wskgfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-229-c-crane-radios-with-bob-crane-10-2-14--5045170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5045170Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:26:38 +0000GFQ NetworkAnyone listening to late night talk radio has probably heard of the C. Crane Company and their high-quality consumer radios. As engineers we tend to worry about the studio and transmission end of radio broadcasting. Bob Crane, founder of C. Crane,...4455am radio,best radio,bob crane,c.crane,ge super radio,hd radio,radio tech,technology,wifi radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-228-digital-am-with-ted-schober-9-25-14--5007601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/5007601Fri, 26 Sep 2014 00:53:15 +0000GFQ NetworkIs there any hope for the AM radio band? A few major-market AM stations still enjoy success, but AM radio is suffering most everywhere else. Professional Engineer, Ted Schober, says there are solutions to help AM stations, including smaller antennas...4048am radio,broadcast engineering,broadcasting,digital am,digital radio,radio tech,technology,ted schoberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-226-getting-started-in-market-1-with-david-antoine-9-11-14--4974406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4974406Wed, 17 Sep 2014 02:37:47 +0000GFQ NetworkSome engineers get their careers started in smaller markets, then move up to a major market. David Antoine was born and raised in US market number 1 - New York City - so that’s where he started! David’s story is both interesting and inspiring, so...4160broadcast engineering,broadcasting,cumulus media,david antoine,radio tech,satellite radio,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-225-every-broadcast-is-a-remote-with-bob-page-9-4-14--4939362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4939362Mon, 08 Sep 2014 03:08:49 +0000GFQ NetworkMeet Bob Page, the studio manager with two studios and no transmitter. With a revolving door for the on-air talent. And for whom every single broadcast shift is a “remote.” Bob manages the Radio Broadcast Center at Universal Studios, Florida. He...2860bob page,broadcast engineernig,broadcasting,radio tech,technology,universal studiosfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-224-mickey-mouse-radio-with-scott-fybush-8-14-14--4853780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4853780Fri, 15 Aug 2014 03:48:42 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat does it mean for radio - particularly AM radio - when Radio Disney announces the shutdown and sale of 23 of its 24 AM stations? Scott Fybush is our guest. He and Chris Tobin add perspective to this week’s headlines about Disney’s announced exit...4142am radio,broadcast engineering,broadcasting,radio disney,radio tech,scott fybush,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-223-yea-engineering-with-rob-chickering-8-7-14--4829936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4829936Fri, 08 Aug 2014 17:32:00 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat’s an engineer to do when the talent loves technology as much as he does? Roll with it and have fun! Rob Chickering is the VP of Operations and Engineering for Yea Networks - the house that Kidd Kraddick built. Rob joins us to show off his...3946audio over ip,broadcast engineering,broadcasting,kidd kraddick,radio tech,rob chickering,technology,yea networksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-222-roots-radio-with-john-stephens-7-31-14--4802526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4802526Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:49:32 +0000GFQ NetworkJohn Stephens describes himself as a Serial Entrepreneur. After 35 years working in all forms of the media John finally got around to his lifelong dream of building and operating a radio station. John's station is an "Internet Pure-play" meaning...4165broadcast engineering,broadcasting,internet radio,john stephens,our musical roots,radio tech,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-221-engineering-for-non-engineers-with-skip-pizzi-7-24-14--4783503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4783503Sun, 27 Jul 2014 18:47:03 +0000GFQ NetworkFor most of us engineers, our jobs would be easier if our colleagues understood a bit more about broadcast engineering. Skip Pizzi has finished updating the fourth edition of “A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers”. He joins us for a...3641broadcast engineering,broadcasting,radio tech,skip pizzi,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-219-alaskan-engineering-with-rich-parker-7-3-14--4694032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4694032Fri, 04 Jul 2014 22:37:52 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat’s it like to maintain broadcast stations in Alaska’s rough geography? Richard Parker joins Chris Tobin to talk about adjusting to life in Alaska after 17 years in Vermont. As Director of Engineering for CoastAlaska, Richard says he stands on...3655broadcast engineering,broadcast equipment,broadcasting,coastalaska,radio tech,radio transmitters,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-218-ip-radios-and-sip-with-bob-newberry-6-26-14--4665968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4665968Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:19:48 +0000GFQ NetworkBob Newberry at Clear Channel in Birmingham, Alabama, oversees engineering at 11 radio stations plus 4 HD signals. Pushing the technology envelope means using new IP-radio technologies along with IP telephone systems - and both areas give Bob more...3968broadcast engineering,broadcasting,ip radio,ip telephone,radio tech,sip,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-217-the-ekko-stamp-fad-with-philip-mulivor-6-19-14--4638694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4638694Sat, 21 Jun 2014 04:58:59 +0000GFQ NetworkNearly 100 years ago radio stations were so new the owners didn’t know who was listening or where. Without the Internet or even many telephones gathering listener reports was spotty. Then the EKKO company hit on a stroke of genius: Radio EKKO Stamps...3838broadcast engineering,broadcasting,ekko stamp,philip mulivor,radio,radio tech,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-216-cumulus-nash-tour-with-zach-harper-6-12-14--4605205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4605205Fri, 13 Jun 2014 03:56:09 +0000GFQ NetworkNationwide daily drive time radio shows, plus a huge weekly countdown show are all emanating from a remodeled studio building in Nashville. It’s the Cumulus NASH studios, home to American Country Countdown, America’s Morning Show, and Nash Nights....3920blair garner,broadcast engineering,broadcasting,cumulus radio,kix brooks,nash studios,nashville,radio tech,technology,zach harperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-215-virtual-radio-console-with-mike-dosch-6-5-14--4582690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4582690Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:18:55 +0000GFQ NetworkTouchscreen technology is mainstream - from iPads to cash registers. They’ve been an add-on or secondary console controller in radio studios for a couple years now. At the Spring NAB in Las Vegas, console maker Lawo introduced a new radio console...3675broadcast engineering,broadcasting,lawo,mike dosch,nab,radio tech,technology,virtual radio consolefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-214-audio-loudness-measurement-with-john-kean-5-29-14--4558466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4558466Sun, 01 Jun 2014 22:53:56 +0000GFQ NetworkEasy-to-understand and meaningful audio loudness measurement has proven elusive over the history of recorded and transmitted audio. John Kean, Senior Technologist at NPR Labs, has been researching the problem and finding solutions. John joins Chris...3875audio engineering,audio loudness,broadcasting,john kean,npr labs,radio tech,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-213-a-hot-mess-of-nothin-with-vinny-lopez-5-22-14--4512464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4512464Fri, 23 May 2014 21:27:23 +0000GFQ NetworkVinny Lopez takes us on a dive into the waters of PC-based television production. Radio stations and syndicated radio shows are getting in producing TV along with their radio content. Vinny, Chris Tarr, and Andrew Zarian join me for a look at what’s...3399broadcast engineering,broadcasting,radio tech,technology,tv production,vinny lopezfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-212-get-the-internet-you-deserve-5-15-14--4477141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4477141Fri, 16 May 2014 17:12:34 +0000GFQ NetworkDo you know your D-SLAM from your DOCSIS? ISP and Network Engineer, Bob Holowenko, explains some little-known but common-sense ways to get the best Internet and WAN service from your ISP choices. Plus Telephony Guru, Joe Talbot, joins us discussing...4255bob holowenko,broadcasting,fcc,internet,net neutrality,network engineering,networking,radio,technology,voipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-211-studio-builds-with-robert-combs-5-8-14--4441359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4441359Thu, 08 May 2014 23:04:46 +0000GFQ NetworkFrom old-school studio wiring and transmitter installation, to new IP-Audio routing and back haul, Robert Combs has seen and heard it all. As a Regional Director of Engineering for Cumulus, Combs is one of a few “go-to” guys when a world-class studio...3784acm awards,axia,broadcast engineering,broadcast studio,cumulus radio,ip audio,robert combs,technology,telosfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-210-snmp-with-charlie-toner-5-1-14--4437126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4437126Wed, 07 May 2014 23:15:27 +0000GFQ NetworkSince 1992 SNMP has been used to manage IT devices over IP networks, now engineers can manage networked broadcast equipment, too. Charlie Toner is an SNMP expert. He explains how good use of SNMP affords control of your broadcast devices, codecs,...3725broadcasting,charlie toner,ip networking,network engineering,radio tech,snmp,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-209-joe-talbot-sip-tech-update-4-24-14--4386699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4386699Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:14:18 +0000GFQ NetworkQuadcopters? We just can’t stop talking about them! So, there’s that. And Joe Talbot joins us from the high desert in Nevada. With more and more broadcasters moving away from POTS and ISDN tech, SIP/VoIP is bringing better-sounding phone calls into...4342broadcast engineering,broadcasting,isdn,radio tech,sip,technology,telos,voipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-208-live-at-nab-2014-4-10-14--4343390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4343390Tue, 15 Apr 2014 22:25:33 +0000GFQ NetworkChris Tobin and Kirk Harnack bring some of the best of NAB 2014 live from the NAB Central Exhibit Hall. One after another, engineers and company execs answer questions and share with us what’s hot at this year’s NAB.4690audio engineering,audio technology,broadcast engineering,broadcasting,nab 2014,nautel,radio,radio technology,telos,wheatstonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-206-streams-and-what-do-you-get-3-27-14--4258052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4258052Sat, 29 Mar 2014 02:13:29 +0000GFQ NetworkDoug Rowe is an engineer at Minnesota Public Radio. His title is one that we’ll see more often: Media Production Systems Manager. As radio stations, groups, and networks depend on digital media distribution, more engineers like Doug are needed; not...3722broadcast engineering,broadcasting,doug rowe,minnesota public radio,radio tech,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-205-npr-labs-rich-rarey--4228852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4228852Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:00:19 +0000GFQ NetworkRich Rarey’s name is synonymous with audio engineering at NPR, and has been for over 30 years. Now, Rich is the Director of NPR Labs, the USA’s only not-for-profit broadcast technology research and development center. Rich joins Chris Tobin and Kirk...3787broadcast engineering,broadcasting,npr,npr labs,radio,radio tech,rich rarey,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-204-mute-it-kirk-3-13-14--4191712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4191712Fri, 14 Mar 2014 21:51:45 +0000GFQ NetworkKirk has a transmitter problem related to operation during antenna icing conditions. Between Chris Tobin’s help and ideas from the TWiRT chat room, I think we’ve got a solution! Plus, Chris Tobin explains how transmitter muting and safety lockouts...3831broadcast engineering,broadcasting,radio tech,radio transmitter,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-203-dave-supplee-on-studio-wisdom-3-6-14--4168356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4168356Sun, 09 Mar 2014 18:54:23 +0000GFQ NetworkDave Supplee is the market engineer for the Cumulus radio stations in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He’s also a key go-to guy when new studios need to be built or refurbished. From studio design to wiring techniques, Dave shares his years of...3429broadcast engineering,cumulus,dave supplee,radio transmitters,studio design,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-202-engineering-hacks-2-27-14--4145680
Often there’s more than one way to solve an engineering problem. There is usually the normal approach, and then there are one or more “hacks”. Some hacks are elegant and others - not so much. In this episode, Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack discuss radio engineering hacks - unusual yet effective ways to fix and use broadcast equipment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4145680Wed, 05 Mar 2014 04:47:40 +0000GFQ Networkhack n. an inelegant but effective solution to a problem Often there’s more than one way to solve an engineering problem. There is usually the normal approach, and then there are one or more “hacks”. Some hacks are elegant and others - not so much....
Often there’s more than one way to solve an engineering problem. There is usually the normal approach, and then there are one or more “hacks”. Some hacks are elegant and others - not so much. In this episode, Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack discuss radio engineering hacks - unusual yet effective ways to fix and use broadcast equipment.]]>3941audio engineernig,broadcast engineernig,broadcasting,broadcasting hacks,radio,radio tech,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-201-radio-futurologist-james-cridland-2-20-14--4110645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4110645Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:37:09 +0000GFQ NetworkWho better to predict radio’s future than a radio futurologist? James Cridland advises radio’s leaders across the world - on radio's multiplatform future, the effect of smartphones on radio listening, and radio's place in social media. He writes...4046broadcasting,hd radio,james cridland,media uk,radiodns,radio engineernig,radio tech,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-200-war-stories-from-sochi-2-6-14--4014191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4014191Fri, 07 Feb 2014 04:48:57 +0000GFQ NetworkOn the eve of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Westwood One’s VP-Engineering, Mitch Glider, joins us live from Sochi, Russia. Mitch and his colleagues have assembled a long-form studio plus several reporters’ workstations. Now the hard prep work pays off...3573broadcasting,ip codecs,isdn,olympics,radio engineering,russia,sochi,technology,telos,westwood onefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-199-there-s-a-problem-go-back-to-sleep--3991180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3991180Sun, 02 Feb 2014 21:18:20 +0000GFQ NetworkAs engineers incorporate new technology into their broadcast facilities, we’re figuring out better approaches to old - and new - problems. Chris Tarr offers up a boatload of tips, tricks, and tools that make his life easier at both studio and...4202broadcasting,news 9 weather,radio engineering,radio transmitter,technology,tv weather,weather studiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-198-brett-gilbert-performance-studios-1-23-14--3958515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3958515Tue, 28 Jan 2014 00:36:11 +0000GFQ NetworkDecades ago, all radio stations had “performance studios”. Local musicians and actors would perform for some or all of the broadcast day. Today, a few radio stations have performance studios and even audience seating areas. Brett Gilbert, Director...3821brett gilbert,broadcasting,chris tarr,radio engingeering,studio tech,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-197-show-and-tell-and-smile-and-dial-1-16-14--3911829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3911829Sat, 18 Jan 2014 20:22:52 +0000GFQ NetworkThoughts and recommendations on Ethernet routers, and Kirk introduces the authoritative book about the history of Phone Phreaking, “Exploding the Phone”. Kirk and Andrew Zarian introduce the wide-open subject of putting listener-callers on-air, both...2963broadcasting,interviewing tips,phreaking,podcasting,radio tech,routers,technology,telophonyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-196-metadata-and-more-with-kevin-trueblood-1-9-14--3870225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3870225Fri, 10 Jan 2014 17:54:44 +0000GFQ NetworkTom Ray reports in and gives us a tour of the WJMJ-FM transmitter site near Burlington, Connecticut. Then Chris Tarr and Kevin Trueblood discuss radio engineering for a statewide Public Radio network, focusing on metadata strategy from multiple...3352broadcasting,kevin trueblood,public radio,radio,radio engineering,radio meta data,technology,wjmjfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-195-radio-trends-with-rob-de-santos-12-19-13--3786100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3786100Sat, 21 Dec 2013 20:26:08 +0000GFQ NetworkExactly what *is* radio these days? What will happen to AM radio? How is LPFM affecting traditional radio broadcasting? Our guest, Rob de Santos, is a columnist for Popular Communications magazine, writing the popular monthly column, “Trends in...4164am radio,broadcasting,broadcast technology,lpfm,popular communications,radio engineering,radio trends,rob de santos,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twirt-ep-194-scott-fybush-plus-chris-tobin-at-4-times-square-12-12-13--3752306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3752306Sat, 14 Dec 2013 06:18:45 +0000GFQ NetworkChris Tobin shows us the FM combiner room at 4 Times Square - a main transmitter site for some and a backup site for other New York City broadcasters. Plus, Scott Fybush is here with transmitter and tower stories, a radio discussion board, and his...40784 times square,broadcast engineering,broadcasting,new york city,radio insight,radio tech,radio transmitter,scott fybush,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-193-quit-streaming-mp3-with-greg-ogonowski-12-5-1--3715388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3715388Fri, 06 Dec 2013 05:26:00 +0000GFQ NetworkProcessing and stream encoding guru, Greg Ogonowski, says “Stop using MP3 and encode with a modern codec. Save money and sound better, too.” So, what’s wrong with our beloved MP3? And what should Internet streamers be using? And what about the Opus...4654broadcasting,codecs,engineering,greg ogonowski,mp3,opus,radio,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-192-vo-studios-with-george-whittam-11-21-13--3701962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701962Fri, 22 Nov 2013 22:24:13 +0000GFQ NetworkGeorge Whittam is the engineer behind many of the Voice Over Artists you hear on TV, radio, and movies. Always brimming with great advice on microphones, studio acoustics, and audio transport.3853acoustics,broadcasting,engineering,george whittam,isdn,microphones,radio,technology,vo artists,voice overfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-191-the-value-of-engineering-11-14-13--3701957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701957Fri, 15 Nov 2013 05:18:41 +0000GFQ NetworkEngineering repair and maintenance: Is it a “pay me now or pay me later” equation? Or is there more to it than that? Are more and more stations just ignoring ongoing, preventive maintenance in favor of just declaring an emergency when they go...3976broadcasting,engineering,radio,radio tech,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-190-war-stories-with-charlie-wooten-11-7-13--3701960https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701960Sun, 10 Nov 2013 01:18:33 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat kind of engineer travels to Africa and plants antennas on a beach in Mozambique? Or brings the sheriff to a competitor’s transmitter site to shut it off during a hurricane? Clear Channel’s Engineer of the Year from Panama City, Florida - Charlie...4388broadcast engineering,broadcasting,charlie wooten,clear channel,radio technology,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-189-smoke-in-the-modem-10-31-13--3701958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701958Fri, 01 Nov 2013 20:27:40 +0000GFQ NetworkRemember POTS line frequency extenders? Then in the 1990’s we did remotes with POTS codecs and ISDN codecs. Now IP is transporting remote audio back to the studio, and for more radio stations, live video is a key part of their digital strategy....3694broadcasting,chris crump,comrex,radio engineering,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-188-shane-toven-towers-dash-10-24-13--3701955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701955Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:35:56 +0000GFQ NetworkClimbing broadcast towers and strategizing future audio delivery methods - all in a week's work for Shane Toven, Director of Engineering at Wyoming Public Media. Shane joins Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack to discuss keeping the Public Radio RF...4565broadcast engineering,car technology,dash detroit,radio,shane toven,technology,wyoming public mediafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-187-strip-squeeze-it-s-cat5e-and-rj-45-s-10-17--3701959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701959Fri, 18 Oct 2013 20:33:56 +0000GFQ NetworkNetwork troubles? It could be your RJ-45 connectors. Kirk and Chris attach three RJ-45 connectors to a CAT5e cable and test it. We also show you how not to do it. Plus, Andrew Zarian reports on his IP-audio console at GFQ after one year and hundreds...4392axia,broadcasting,cat5e,cat6,engineering,ip audio,networking,rj45,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-186-prometheus-radio-lpfm-10-10-13--3701956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701956Wed, 16 Oct 2013 03:30:10 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Prometheus Radio Project builds participatory radio as a tool for social justice organizing and a voice for community expression. Sanjay Jolly and Will Floyd join us on TWiRT this week. They work to demystify media policy and technology. Sanjay...3856broadcasting,engineering,prometheus radio project,radio,sanjay jolly,technology,will floydfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-185-mitch-glider-network-ops-and-big-remotes-10--3701964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701964Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:37:10 +0000GFQ NetworkMost radio engineers look after 1 to 8 program channels; Mitch Glider oversees 67 of them! As VP-Engineering for Westwood One in New York City, Mitch directs the technical operations for Westwood One in the CBS Broadcast Center. Plus, Mitch is...3730broadcast engineering,cbs broadcast center,mitch glider,radio technology,sochi winter olympics,technology,westwood onefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-184-engineering-for-the-stars-9-26-13--3701971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701971Sun, 29 Sep 2013 22:25:50 +0000GFQ NetworkWhat does an engineer do when Bill O'Reilly starts arguing politics you, or Dan Rather hands you a screwdriver? Or when WOR's John Gambling won't rest easy until you arrive on-scene? It's part of a day's work for big city and network radio engineers....4762broadcast engineering,broadcasting,engineering,radio,radio tech,technologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-183-greg-shay-on-the-new-aes67-ip-audio-standard-9--3701966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701966Fri, 13 Sep 2013 02:49:56 +0000GFQ NetworkThe Audio Engineering Society just published AES67, a framework to standardize low-latency IP-Audio and provide for interoperability. What will this new standard mean for users of Axia Livewire, Wheatnet-IP, Dante, Ravenna, and others? Greg Shay,...4320aes67,axia livewire,broadcasting,ip audio,radio engineering,technology,telosfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-182-school-board-or-paint-drying-9-5-13--3701968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701968Fri, 06 Sep 2013 20:58:47 +0000GFQ NetworkWestwood One reprise, syndication bullies, "do you wanna move back?", and the best tips and tricks. Plus, we suggest that the school board meeting should compete with the sound of paint drying. It's a potpourri show that turned out really well!4103broadcast engineering,broadcasting,radio engineering,radio syndication,radio technology,technology,westwood onefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-radio-tech-ep-181-movin-on-up-with-chris-tarr-8-29-13--3701970
Tom Ray and Chris Tobin join me to talk about the excitement and perils of studio moves.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3701970Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:57:05 +0000GFQ NetworkCan great planning and preparedness reduce the trauma of a live radio studio move? Chris Tarr just moved Radio Milwaukee's studios to a newly renovated building. Then, just when you thought everything was under control, a small disaster struck!...
Tom Ray and Chris Tobin join me to talk about the excitement and perils of studio moves.]]>3876broadcast engineering,broadcasting,radio,radio milwaukee,radio tech,technologyfalsefull