TWiRT 524 - Christmas Eve with John Bisset

Most 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 with today’s TWiRT episode, as I”m quite sure Chris would have wanted.  Rest in Peace in God’s arms, Chris.

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

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

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TWiRT 523 - NYC Radio Engineering with Andy Gladding

Andy 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 challenges of engineering in US market #1.  Plus we learn about taking care of nationally-distributed talk shows and Andy’s wish to provide a clear path to students interested in broadcast engineering. 

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

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TWiRT 522 - Hawai'i IP Radio Link & Backup FM Transmitter

TWiRT 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: Installing an IP-radio link from studio to the transmitter on Mt. Kahili; installing a backup transmitter and antenna; and, wiring remote AC power switching for the main and backup transmitters and other gear at the transmitter. Kirk shares photos and video of the dramatic trips to Mt. Kahili and helicopter “rescue” necessitated by worsening weather.

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

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TWiRT 521 - Hybrid Single Frequency Network with Hal Kneller

A 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 another form of SFN.  Hal Kneller has designed and implemented numerous SFNs to give broadcasters better coverage for their listeners, and joins us to describe a recent “hybrid” SFN in Southwest Florida.

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

Host:
Kirk Harnack, Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, South Seas Broadcasting, & Kaua’i Broadcast Partners

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