TWiRT 765 - Delete, Delete, Delete with Scott Fybush

On This Week in Radio Tech, we’re joined by veteran broadcast journalist Scott Fybush, publisher of NorthEast Radio Watch and Fybush.com, and the well-known Tower Site Calendar. Scott unpacks the FCC’s new deregulation initiative, popularly nicknamed “Delete, Delete, Delete”, which proposes removing a range of legacy rules. We also explore the sobering reality of declining radio station values, what’s driving the trend, and how it’s reshaping the broadcast landscape. On a lighter note, Scott shares details about a different kind of stage performance — a comedy act with his wife that will soon debut at Rochester’s Fringe Fest. It’s an episode that blends policy, economics, and a dash of humor — all through the eyes of one of radio’s most trusted observers.

Show Notes:
Scott’s article entitled, The FCC in Authoritarian Times
Scott’s main website, Fybush.com
FCC Deletes Outdated Broadcast Rules and Requirements - from FCC.gov
Delete, Delete, Delete; Removal of Obsolete Regulations - from the Federal Register
FCC Deletes Outdated Broadcast Rules and Requirements - from FCC.gov

Guest:
Scott Fybush - Editor/Publisher at NorthEast Radio Watch/Fybush Media

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

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TWiRT 764 - Radio & Engineering in Latin America with Juan and Caroline

We tend to live, work, and observe within the circles of friends and colleagues that we already know. The TWiRT podcast strives to introduce radio engineers and creators who bring new ideas, technologies, and techniques to our thinking. Juan Punyed and Caroline Delamarque are visiting and talking with Latin American broadcasters every day, and frequently visit radio stations with huge audiences in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Brasilia, Panama City, and Bogatá, among others. What are broadcasters doing technologically in these places? And how are engineers implementing and supporting these advances in broadcasting? Juan and Caroline give us a taste of what broadcasters are doing - and perhaps not doing - in Latin America.

Show Notes:
SET Expo - The Biggest Broadcast and New Media Event in Latin America
HD Radio Makes Headway in Latin America - RedTech News

Guests:
Juan Punyed - Broadcast Sales Director for Latin America at Telos Alliance
Caroline Delamarque - Sales Specialist for Latin America at Telos Alliance

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

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TWiRT 763 - Adventures in Leadership with Kevin Trueblood

Stereotypically speaking, broadcast engineers may not fit the “leadership” mold.  Many of us are perfectly comfortable dealing with equipment, and not with leading other people. While some engineers are naturally also fine leaders, many who aspire to a leadership role may need a mentor, or an example, or perhaps a “baptism by fire”.  Kevin Trueblood has leaned toward filling responsible positions throughout his career, and he brings his thoughts and advice on the topic in this episode  Moreover, Kevin was just elected by his peers as President of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE). We discuss some SBE plans as well, and get some great advice on backup (or primary) Internet service for critical infrastructure sites.

Show Notes:
Kevin Trueblood Elected President of SBE
Airwaves Battle Brews Over Upper C-Band - RadioWorld
Is Starlink's $5 'Standby Mode' Actually a Great Bargain? - PCMag

Guest:
Kevin Trueblood - Associate GM, Technology & Operations at WGCU and President Elect at SBE

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

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TWiRT 762 - Vertical Real Estate with Brett Gibson

Brett Gibson explores the topic of vertical real estate and tower leasing on this episode of TWiRT.  What are the structural concerns for adding antennas and feedlines to existing towers? How can a structural analysis set the course for seeking tower space clients? And what should renters be looking for in a tower situation, including the lease agreement?  Plus, Brett shares insights on IP connectivity among studios and transmitter sites.

Show Notes:
Brett’s Amateur Radio callsign is KT0V
FT8—What Is It and How Can I Get Started?
UniFi Site Magic Tutorial - EASIEST Site-to-Site VPN (YouTube video explainer)
Embedded Works - low data IoT solutions

Guest:
Brett Gibson - Chief Engineer at Voice of the Master

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

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TWiRT 761 - Cloud-Based Audio Consoles with Clay Walker

Explore the broad array of virtual processing platforms available for Radio broadcasters and hear the real-world experience of planning, installing and operating a cloud-based audio processing and distribution system from someone who’s already done it. Clay Walker is here to talk about what Audacy is doing now with cloud-based broadcast operations. Clay’s unique position at Audacy places him squarely between broadcast content and broadcast engineering and IT.  He and Chris Tarr compare notes and progress regarding virtualized broadcast operations, when it makes sense to implement it, and whether to go with public cloud services, local data centers, or on-premises deployments.

Guest:
Clay Walker - Vice President of Content Operations at Audacy

Hosts:
Chris Tarr - Group Director of Engineering at Magnum Media, Inc.
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai Broadcasting

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