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Radio Operations on a Budget: A New Ebook - Radio World
Radio technology managers can control how efficiently they manage their plant.
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Our latest free ebook is about smart spending for radio technology managers. 💻
How can engineers efficiently create budgets, operate their plants, manage equipment lifecycles and get the most out of their transmission investments?
How can engineers efficiently create budgets, operate their plants, manage equipment lifecycles and get the most out of their transmission investments?
Not everyone is on board with the FCC waiving the local U.S. radio ownership caps.
Several interested groups are vehemently arguing against changes, saying a repeal would only bring more consolidation and monopolization of the airwaves without any benefits.
Several interested groups are vehemently arguing against changes, saying a repeal would only bring more consolidation and monopolization of the airwaves without any benefits.
Groups Ask FCC to Alter Course on Radio Ownership Reform - Radio World
Several groups are vehemently arguing against changes, saying a repeal of the rules would only bring more consolidation and monopolization of the airwaves.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Not everyone is on board with the FCC waiving the local U.S. radio ownership caps.
Several interested groups are vehemently arguing against changes, saying a repeal would only bring more consolidation and monopolization of the airwaves without any benefits.
Several interested groups are vehemently arguing against changes, saying a repeal would only bring more consolidation and monopolization of the airwaves without any benefits.
At the Cedar Hill tower farm in Texas, installers from Tower King raised a Dielectric RingMaster auxiliary system to radiate FM and HD Radio signals for 10 stations serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market. 🗼
Dielectric RingMaster Anchors Aux System in Texas - Radio World
Half-wave–spaced arrays and a 10-station combiner create a high-efficiency backup for DFW stations.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
At the Cedar Hill tower farm in Texas, installers from Tower King raised a Dielectric RingMaster auxiliary system to radiate FM and HD Radio signals for 10 stations serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market. 🗼
Despite previous plans to abandon all analog FM transmission in Switzerland by the end of 2026, the country’s parliament, or Federal Assembly, has decided to reverse course … at least for now.
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Swiss Parliament Reverses Course, Postpones Plans to Sunset FM in 2026 - Radio World
While Switzerland's government had tentative plans to abandon all analog FM transmission by the end of 2026, Swiss Parliament has decided to reverse course.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Despite previous plans to abandon all analog FM transmission in Switzerland by the end of 2026, the country’s parliament, or Federal Assembly, has decided to reverse course … at least for now.
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In a move the Audio Engineering Society expects to revitalize its North American convention, it announced that its 2026 AES Show will be held in Nashville on Halloween weekend — Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 — at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
AES Show Moves to Nashville in 2026 - Radio World
The Audio Engineering Society has announced that its 2026 AES Show will be held Halloween weekend at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In a move the Audio Engineering Society expects to revitalize its North American convention, it announced that its 2026 AES Show will be held in Nashville on Halloween weekend — Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 — at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr appeared before a Senate oversight committee on Wednesday.
In answer to a question, he said the FCC is not an independent agency, "formally speaking."
Carr said that the U.S. Supreme Court backs the commission on "enforcing the public interest standard" on licensees.
In answer to a question, he said the FCC is not an independent agency, "formally speaking."
Carr said that the U.S. Supreme Court backs the commission on "enforcing the public interest standard" on licensees.
Carr Stands Up for His Policies in Senate Hearing - Radio World
FCC Chairman Carr appeared before a Senate oversight committee and faced harsh criticism by Democrats on topics including threats against TV broadcasters.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr appeared before a Senate oversight committee on Wednesday.
In answer to a question, he said the FCC is not an independent agency, "formally speaking."
Carr said that the U.S. Supreme Court backs the commission on "enforcing the public interest standard" on licensees.
In answer to a question, he said the FCC is not an independent agency, "formally speaking."
Carr said that the U.S. Supreme Court backs the commission on "enforcing the public interest standard" on licensees.
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The National Association of Broadcasters is not mincing words: It urges the FCC to remove limits on how many radio and TV stations a broadcaster can own in a single market.
I explain how NAB believes recent ad revenue and listenership dips support its proposal for @radio-world.bsky.social.
I explain how NAB believes recent ad revenue and listenership dips support its proposal for @radio-world.bsky.social.
NAB Urges FCC to Remove All Radio Market Caps - Radio World
The National Association of Broadcasters is urging the FCC to remove all of its current local radio and TV ownership rules.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The National Association of Broadcasters is not mincing words: It urges the FCC to remove limits on how many radio and TV stations a broadcaster can own in a single market.
I explain how NAB believes recent ad revenue and listenership dips support its proposal for @radio-world.bsky.social.
I explain how NAB believes recent ad revenue and listenership dips support its proposal for @radio-world.bsky.social.
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If you’ve spent any time in the radio industry, you’ve heard about the need for younger talent.
Our Excellence in Engineering award recipient, Andy Gladding, through his work at Salem Media, @hofstrau.bsky.social, SBE and WKZE(FM) in Salisbury, Conn., is helping to connect a new generation.
Our Excellence in Engineering award recipient, Andy Gladding, through his work at Salem Media, @hofstrau.bsky.social, SBE and WKZE(FM) in Salisbury, Conn., is helping to connect a new generation.
Andy Gladding Champions Radio’s Future - Radio World
Radio World's 22nd Excellence in Engineering Award winner is Andy Gladding. Through working at Salem Media, WKZE(FM) and Hofstra, he is paying it forward.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
If you’ve spent any time in the radio industry, you’ve heard about the need for younger talent.
Our Excellence in Engineering award recipient, Andy Gladding, through his work at Salem Media, @hofstrau.bsky.social, SBE and WKZE(FM) in Salisbury, Conn., is helping to connect a new generation.
Our Excellence in Engineering award recipient, Andy Gladding, through his work at Salem Media, @hofstrau.bsky.social, SBE and WKZE(FM) in Salisbury, Conn., is helping to connect a new generation.
iHeartMedia and Netflix have announced a new video podcasting partnership. 📽️
As Elle Kehres explains, the agreement grants Netflix permission to share the content of approximately 15 original iHeartPodcasts.
As Elle Kehres explains, the agreement grants Netflix permission to share the content of approximately 15 original iHeartPodcasts.
Netflix and iHeartMedia Announce Video Podcast Partnership - Radio World
The agreement will grant Netflix permission to share the content of more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
iHeartMedia and Netflix have announced a new video podcasting partnership. 📽️
As Elle Kehres explains, the agreement grants Netflix permission to share the content of approximately 15 original iHeartPodcasts.
As Elle Kehres explains, the agreement grants Netflix permission to share the content of approximately 15 original iHeartPodcasts.
Our recent Workbench explored using duct tape to remove a dead floodlight bulb. But what if the bulb is already broken?
Grab a potato, Archie Simpson explains! 🍠
Grab a potato, Archie Simpson explains! 🍠
Mr. Potato Head Saves the Day - Radio World
John Bisset explores how a potato might save the day for a dead floodlight bulb. Plus, here's what to check at an AM facility before the cold sets in.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Our recent Workbench explored using duct tape to remove a dead floodlight bulb. But what if the bulb is already broken?
Grab a potato, Archie Simpson explains! 🍠
Grab a potato, Archie Simpson explains! 🍠
For some, by collecting microphones, it's a chance to share the history and technology behind each of their mics with others.
Stan Coutant tells us how his impressive website does just that in the latest "Show Us Your Mic Collection" feature. 🎤
Stan Coutant tells us how his impressive website does just that in the latest "Show Us Your Mic Collection" feature. 🎤
Show Us Your Mic Collection: Stan Coutant - Radio World
Retired communications professor Stan Coutant amassed an impressive collection of microphones over the last 25 years. We profile his effots.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
For some, by collecting microphones, it's a chance to share the history and technology behind each of their mics with others.
Stan Coutant tells us how his impressive website does just that in the latest "Show Us Your Mic Collection" feature. 🎤
Stan Coutant tells us how his impressive website does just that in the latest "Show Us Your Mic Collection" feature. 🎤
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Licensed to Newark, N.J., 88.3 @wbgojazz.bsky.social is the only full-time jazz station in the New York City tri-state area.
This fall, it partnered with SoundStack to launch programmatic advertising on its internet stream.
This fall, it partnered with SoundStack to launch programmatic advertising on its internet stream.
WBGO Brings Programmatic Ads to Its Internet Stream - Radio World
This fall, noncommercial jazz station 88.3 WBGO(FM) in Newark, N.J., partnered with SoundStack to launch programmatic advertising on its internet stream.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Licensed to Newark, N.J., 88.3 @wbgojazz.bsky.social is the only full-time jazz station in the New York City tri-state area.
This fall, it partnered with SoundStack to launch programmatic advertising on its internet stream.
This fall, it partnered with SoundStack to launch programmatic advertising on its internet stream.
In this column, Todd Dixon, Alabama chief engineer for Crawford Broadcasting Co., reflects on Windows update anomalies and other computer headaches. 🖥️
When I Get Stressed, I Just Repeat “Linux” to Myself - Radio World
With the end of support for Windows 10 in the rearview mirror, Todd Dixon talks about what it means for everyone who is still on the operating system.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In this column, Todd Dixon, Alabama chief engineer for Crawford Broadcasting Co., reflects on Windows update anomalies and other computer headaches. 🖥️
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A program distributed by American Public Media that aired on more than 500 U.S. noncom radio stations in 2023 contained EAS tones in the absence of a real emergency, according to the FCC.
The tones were part of a "BBC Witness History" episode on the 2013 Moore, Okla., tornado. 🌪
The tones were part of a "BBC Witness History" episode on the 2013 Moore, Okla., tornado. 🌪
American Public Media Settles With FCC Over False EAS Tones - Radio World
The American Public Media Group will be making a contribution to the Dept. of Treasury due to EAS tones aired during a 2023 BBC program on tornado chasing.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A program distributed by American Public Media that aired on more than 500 U.S. noncom radio stations in 2023 contained EAS tones in the absence of a real emergency, according to the FCC.
The tones were part of a "BBC Witness History" episode on the 2013 Moore, Okla., tornado. 🌪
The tones were part of a "BBC Witness History" episode on the 2013 Moore, Okla., tornado. 🌪
We love to receive photographs that capture the allure of radio, like this one of the @wbznewsradio.bsky.social tower site in Hull, Mass.
Over the last few years, we’ve put out multiple calls to our readership asking for pretty pictures of their facilities, and they have not disappointed! 🗼
Over the last few years, we’ve put out multiple calls to our readership asking for pretty pictures of their facilities, and they have not disappointed! 🗼
'Tis the Season for Pretty Towers - Radio World
Over the last few years, we’ve put out multiple calls to our readership asking for pretty pictures of their facilities, and they have not disappointed!
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December 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We love to receive photographs that capture the allure of radio, like this one of the @wbznewsradio.bsky.social tower site in Hull, Mass.
Over the last few years, we’ve put out multiple calls to our readership asking for pretty pictures of their facilities, and they have not disappointed! 🗼
Over the last few years, we’ve put out multiple calls to our readership asking for pretty pictures of their facilities, and they have not disappointed! 🗼
Season 5 of Stranger Things, the popular Netflix series, centers around fictional station WSQK. 📡
The former home of WPTF, where its AM signal transmits, may look familiar to you.
Earlier this year, Elle Kehres profiled the Cary, N.C, site with the help of historian Heather Leah.
The former home of WPTF, where its AM signal transmits, may look familiar to you.
Earlier this year, Elle Kehres profiled the Cary, N.C, site with the help of historian Heather Leah.
WPTF's Transmitter Site Is Host to a Radio Time Capsule - Radio World
If there's one thing our readers love, it's radio history — especially if that history is combined with a healthy dose of nostalgic tech.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Season 5 of Stranger Things, the popular Netflix series, centers around fictional station WSQK. 📡
The former home of WPTF, where its AM signal transmits, may look familiar to you.
Earlier this year, Elle Kehres profiled the Cary, N.C, site with the help of historian Heather Leah.
The former home of WPTF, where its AM signal transmits, may look familiar to you.
Earlier this year, Elle Kehres profiled the Cary, N.C, site with the help of historian Heather Leah.
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Cumulus' 770 KKOB(AM) moved its longtime transmitting location in September and is operating at 1 kW both day and night.
The heritage Albuquerque station plans to return to 50 kW daytime from a new site in 2026, but it is unlikely the station will return to the same power level at night.
The heritage Albuquerque station plans to return to 50 kW daytime from a new site in 2026, but it is unlikely the station will return to the same power level at night.
Cumulus' KKOB(AM) Shuffles After Move From Two-Tower Site - Radio World
Cumulus Media's heritage 770 KKOB(AM) in Albuquerque is currently operating at 1 kW both day and night from a temporary long wire antenna.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Cumulus' 770 KKOB(AM) moved its longtime transmitting location in September and is operating at 1 kW both day and night.
The heritage Albuquerque station plans to return to 50 kW daytime from a new site in 2026, but it is unlikely the station will return to the same power level at night.
The heritage Albuquerque station plans to return to 50 kW daytime from a new site in 2026, but it is unlikely the station will return to the same power level at night.
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I was thrilled to write a story on Scott and Lisa Fybush's Tower Site Calendar. 2026 is the last year they'll be publishing it, so you most definitely want to get your hands on it for a Christmas gift!
@fybush.com is truly a jack-of-all-trades in the radio industry, from journalism to engineering.
@fybush.com is truly a jack-of-all-trades in the radio industry, from journalism to engineering.
Fybush to Publish Final Tower Site Calendar - Radio World
It's been a fixture on the walls of radio enthusiasts. But the 2026 Tower Site Calendar will be the last, according to Scott Fybush.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I was thrilled to write a story on Scott and Lisa Fybush's Tower Site Calendar. 2026 is the last year they'll be publishing it, so you most definitely want to get your hands on it for a Christmas gift!
@fybush.com is truly a jack-of-all-trades in the radio industry, from journalism to engineering.
@fybush.com is truly a jack-of-all-trades in the radio industry, from journalism to engineering.
WELY in Ely, Minnesota, has a special meaning for Mark Persons. His father, Charles, launched the station on 1450 AM in 1954.
Persons tells us how, after WELY AM and FM were silent for more than a year, Civic Media brought the AM side back to life. 🙌
Persons tells us how, after WELY AM and FM were silent for more than a year, Civic Media brought the AM side back to life. 🙌
“End of the Road Radio” Enjoys a New Birth - Radio World
Mark Persons' father, Charles, put WELY(AM) in Ely, Minn., on the air in 1954. Mark explains its checkered past and its rebirth today through Civic Media.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
WELY in Ely, Minnesota, has a special meaning for Mark Persons. His father, Charles, launched the station on 1450 AM in 1954.
Persons tells us how, after WELY AM and FM were silent for more than a year, Civic Media brought the AM side back to life. 🙌
Persons tells us how, after WELY AM and FM were silent for more than a year, Civic Media brought the AM side back to life. 🙌
Today, managing the user experience for listening to the radio in the car goes beyond ensuring a clear, crisp sound. 🚙
At the @worlddab.bsky.social Summit in Belgium, standards for managing metadata were outlined in a session featuring Nick Piggott of @radiodns.org and Gregor Pötzsch of CARIAD.
At the @worlddab.bsky.social Summit in Belgium, standards for managing metadata were outlined in a session featuring Nick Piggott of @radiodns.org and Gregor Pötzsch of CARIAD.
For Radio in the Car, the Right Logo Goes a Long Way - Radio World
At WorldDAB Summit 2025, Nick Piggott of RadioDNS and Gregor Pötzsch of CARIAD explained how they are working to improve how station metadata is displayed.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Today, managing the user experience for listening to the radio in the car goes beyond ensuring a clear, crisp sound. 🚙
At the @worlddab.bsky.social Summit in Belgium, standards for managing metadata were outlined in a session featuring Nick Piggott of @radiodns.org and Gregor Pötzsch of CARIAD.
At the @worlddab.bsky.social Summit in Belgium, standards for managing metadata were outlined in a session featuring Nick Piggott of @radiodns.org and Gregor Pötzsch of CARIAD.
A plan by General Motors to eventually move beyond phone projection systems — namely Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — has left broadcasters wondering what the auto industry’s next move is.
The decision will likely trigger even more changes in the in-vehicle infotainment space. 🚘
The decision will likely trigger even more changes in the in-vehicle infotainment space. 🚘
GM Looks Beyond Smartphone Projection - Radio World
A plan by General Motors to eventually move beyond phone projection systems in all vehicles by 2028 has left broadcasters wondering what the auto industry’s next move might be.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A plan by General Motors to eventually move beyond phone projection systems — namely Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — has left broadcasters wondering what the auto industry’s next move is.
The decision will likely trigger even more changes in the in-vehicle infotainment space. 🚘
The decision will likely trigger even more changes in the in-vehicle infotainment space. 🚘
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Here’s a story on our recent legal fight, from @radio-world.bsky.social
In Colorado, @cprnews.bsky.social, @ksutpublicradio.bsky.social and Aspen Public Radio are worried that simply being affiliated with NPR could result in further federal funding cuts or retribution through tax audits or even license revocation.
Public Radio Stations Fear NPR Ties Could Invite Federal Backlash - Radio World
Three public radio outlets in Colorado are concerned that just by being affiliated with NPR, they could face retribution from the federal government as a result of the May executive order.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Here’s a story on our recent legal fight, from @radio-world.bsky.social
Many readers told Paul McLane they enjoyed his column about
BBC Radio 4's Melvyn Bragg, who stepped down earlier this year as host of "In Our Time."
Now, @mishaglenny.bsky.social has been named as the new host, with the series returning in January.
BBC Radio 4's Melvyn Bragg, who stepped down earlier this year as host of "In Our Time."
Now, @mishaglenny.bsky.social has been named as the new host, with the series returning in January.
Misha Glenny Succeeds Melvyn Bragg at "In Our Time" - Radio World
BBC Radio 4 has named Misha Glenny as the new host of "In Our Time."
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December 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Many readers told Paul McLane they enjoyed his column about
BBC Radio 4's Melvyn Bragg, who stepped down earlier this year as host of "In Our Time."
Now, @mishaglenny.bsky.social has been named as the new host, with the series returning in January.
BBC Radio 4's Melvyn Bragg, who stepped down earlier this year as host of "In Our Time."
Now, @mishaglenny.bsky.social has been named as the new host, with the series returning in January.
In Colorado, @cprnews.bsky.social, @ksutpublicradio.bsky.social and Aspen Public Radio are worried that simply being affiliated with NPR could result in further federal funding cuts or retribution through tax audits or even license revocation.
Public Radio Stations Fear NPR Ties Could Invite Federal Backlash - Radio World
Three public radio outlets in Colorado are concerned that just by being affiliated with NPR, they could face retribution from the federal government as a result of the May executive order.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In Colorado, @cprnews.bsky.social, @ksutpublicradio.bsky.social and Aspen Public Radio are worried that simply being affiliated with NPR could result in further federal funding cuts or retribution through tax audits or even license revocation.
It all started when a snowstorm in October 2011 pummeled Connecticut.
Now, as Elle Kehres explains, the Simsbury Fire District, with the help of a former CBS Radio engineer, are keeping the town informed with a soon-to-be updated LPFM. 🧑🚒
#LPFM
Now, as Elle Kehres explains, the Simsbury Fire District, with the help of a former CBS Radio engineer, are keeping the town informed with a soon-to-be updated LPFM. 🧑🚒
#LPFM
This Connecticut LPFM Is a Community Safeguard - Radio World
The Simsbury radio station was created by the town's fire department after a severe snowstorm. Now, it's getting a well-deserved upgrade.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It all started when a snowstorm in October 2011 pummeled Connecticut.
Now, as Elle Kehres explains, the Simsbury Fire District, with the help of a former CBS Radio engineer, are keeping the town informed with a soon-to-be updated LPFM. 🧑🚒
#LPFM
Now, as Elle Kehres explains, the Simsbury Fire District, with the help of a former CBS Radio engineer, are keeping the town informed with a soon-to-be updated LPFM. 🧑🚒
#LPFM
If we could beam ourselves back to the mid-1970s and listen to the audio processing on the U.S. radio dial, what would we hear? 📡
Paul McLane asked Robert Orban that question in Part 2 of our series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Optimod.
Paul McLane asked Robert Orban that question in Part 2 of our series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Optimod.
Our Conversation With Bob Orban, Part 2 - Radio World
We continue our series of conversations with the audio processing innovator Bob Orban.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
If we could beam ourselves back to the mid-1970s and listen to the audio processing on the U.S. radio dial, what would we hear? 📡
Paul McLane asked Robert Orban that question in Part 2 of our series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Optimod.
Paul McLane asked Robert Orban that question in Part 2 of our series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Optimod.