Let’s Get This Place Spiffed Up
Radio stations face mounting obsolete gear as technology advances, prompting a shift toward leaner facilities and consolidation. The article outlines a step‑by‑step plan for inventory audits, staff communication, and systematic removal of outdated equipment. It emphasizes documentation, recycling, and potential tax implications of retaining unused assets. By completing a thorough clean‑up, stations can streamline operations and better position themselves for future tech upgrades.
Using NMOS and Ember+ to Control IP Codecs
Audio codec manufacturers are adopting open protocols NMOS and Ember+ to streamline IP‑based broadcast workflows. Tieline’s codecs now support NMOS IS‑04, IS‑05, and IS‑07 for discovery, connection management, and event handling, while Ember+ exposes a hierarchical parameter tree for granular...
AEQ Notes ESPN Brazil’s Use of Olympia 3
ESPN Brazil equipped its NBA Finals coverage with AEQ’s Olympia 3 commentary system, integrating eight units through LineUP. The deployment replaced legacy commentator panels at the São Paulo headquarters and an on‑site booth in Oklahoma, enabling native IP audio workflows. AEQ highlighted...
NAB Urges FCC to Tamp Down Reallocation Plans for Upper C-Band
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) filed reply comments urging the FCC to limit the upper C‑band reallocation to the statutorily required 100 MHz, rejecting the commission’s proposal to clear up to 180 MHz. NAB argues the 3.98‑4.2 GHz band is already operating...
Auddia to Merge With Thramann Holdings
Auddia, an AI-driven audio identification platform, announced a merger with privately held Thramann Holdings slated to close in the second quarter. Upon completion, the combined entity will be renamed McCarthy Finney and operate as a wholly owned subsidiary alongside Thramann’s...
FCC Moves Ahead With NCE Translators
The FCC voted unanimously to launch the first-ever application window for non‑commercial educational (NCE) FM translators, expected to open in late 2026. The window will allow non‑commercial, low‑power FM and AM stations to apply for new translators in the reserved...
California Noncom Loses Its License
Peace and Justice Network’s noncommercial FM station KVSJ‑FM in Tracy, California, has had its broadcast license cancelled by the FCC Media Bureau. The commission determined the station was silent for more than twelve consecutive months and/or operated from an unauthorized...
FCC Waivers Cover Moves of EAS Gear
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued two waivers this month allowing broadcasters to temporarily take Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment offline while relocating it. Fort Myers Broadcasting received approval to move EAS gear for three Florida stations,...
Licenses at Risk in Michigan, Georgia for Unpaid FCC Fees
The FCC has issued pay‑or‑show‑cause orders to two broadcasters over unpaid regulatory fees. In Michigan, Sovereign Communications faces potential revocation of six stations for roughly $37,000 in delinquent fees, though it can apply a $9,200 overpayment credit. In Georgia, Core...
Proposed EU Digital Networks Act Would Mandate Radio in New Cars
The European Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act (DNA) would require every new passenger vehicle sold in the EU to include a radio receiver capable of digital (DAB+) and analog broadcasts. The proposal aims to preserve terrestrial radio as a public‑safety...
PMI Names Its First Board Members
Public Media Infrastructure (PMI) announced its inaugural board of trustees, chaired by LaFontaine Oliver of New York Public Radio. The nonprofit, launched by a coalition including APMG, PRX, and NPR affiliates, secured a five‑year, $57 million grant from the Corporation for...
Loudness Control Is Your Ally in Preventing Tune-Out
David Bialik stresses that loudness control is essential for radio streaming to keep listeners from constantly adjusting volume, especially when ads are louder than content. He cites AES standards—TD1008, AES71‑2018, AES77‑2023—recommending –24 LKFS for video streams and –16 to –17 LKFS for...