This Week in Radio Tech is on the road for Episode 803 as we tour the new Radio One broadcast facility near downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

Radio One operates nine radio stations from this facility, with more than 20 studios supporting music, talk, news, and sports programming. It is also home to Network Indiana, which produces and distributes newscasts and long-form programs, along with radio broadcasts for several professional and college sports teams.

Mike Hutchens takes us inside the new technical operations center, and Nick Lopez joins us to explain the planning and execution behind the studio build-out. We also visit one of the music-station studios to see how today’s studios can be built for efficiency and human workflow.

Join us for a close-up look at how modern audio-over-IP technology, signal routing, metadata, system control, and monitoring all work together across the IP network. It is a practical tour of a large, busy broadcast operation designed for flexibility, reliability, and the demands of today’s radio industry.

Show Notes:
Nick Lopez is using the Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer

Guests:
Nick Lopez - Chief Engineer at Radio ONE, Indianapolis
Mike Hutchens - Director of Technical Services at MaxxKonnect

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

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Generative AI is showing up everywhere, but what does it really mean for broadcasters and broadcast engineers? On This Week in Radio Tech episode 802, John Pooley, CSTE, joins us to share his SBE presentation, “Human Centered Generative AI for Broadcasting,” and to take questions about the practical, ethical, and operational implications of using AI in our work. John’s message is clear: use AI well or risk being left behind—but use it carelessly and you can lose money, judgment, data security, and trust. We’ll talk about keeping humans in control, verifying AI-generated work, protecting sensitive station and customer data, and using AI as a coworker for research, troubleshooting, planning, and professional learning. Join us for a thoughtful, engineer-to-engineer conversation about where generative AI can help broadcasting—and where it absolutely still needs adult supervision.

Show Notes:
A PDF file of John’s presentation, Human Centered Generative AI For Broadcasting

Guest:
John Pooley, CSTE - RF, IT, AI, and Automation Consultant

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

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This Week in Radio Tech Episode 801 takes us to Ely, Minnesota, where WELY AM and FM — long known as “End of the Road Radio” — is getting a new birth. Civic Media is now the licensee, and Chief Engineer Erick Burnstad walks us through the real-world work of rebuilding a small-town radio station with new studios, a new transmitter, and a new FM antenna system. WELY’s story includes deep local history, a period of silence, and now a renewed commitment to community radio in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters region. Erick shares what the project has taught him about planning, tower work, transmitter replacement, automation conversion, and keeping local service alive while the rebuild continues. It’s a great conversation about the kind of engineering that blends RF, logistics, patience, and genuine hometown purpose. Join us for TWiRT Episode 801 and hear how WELY is coming back to life.

Show Notes:
WELY - Hometown Radio for Ely, Minnesota
Where Have All the Broadcasters Gone? - by Charles B. Persons - narrated by Kirk Harnack - YouTube playlist
“End of the Road Radio” Enjoys a New Birth - Radio World article

Guest:
Erick Burnstad - Chief Engineer at Civic Media

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

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For the 800th episode of This Week in Radio Tech, we’re joined by Adrian Berkovits of Adventure33 to take a deeper technical look at the Prism audio program distribution platform. Adrian explains how Prism can serve both as a one-to-many program delivery system for radio networks and as a reliable studio-to-transmitter link solution for individual broadcasters. The discussion covers redundancy strategies, transport concepts, endpoint deployment, and practical implementation considerations for broadcast engineers. Adrian also shares the development philosophy behind Prism and details many of the technical nuances engineers will want to understand before deploying a modern IP-based program distribution system. Join us for Episode 800 of TWiRT for an informative engineering-focused conversation about modern audio distribution for radio broadcasting.

Show Notes:
Streaming Protocols: Everything You Need to Know (Update)
Basic info about HLS streaming
The history of streaming told through protocols
Prism website

Guest:
Adrian Berkovits - Chief Problem Solver at Adventure33

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

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On this episode of This Week in Radio Tech, we talk with Tracy Teagarden, Chief Engineer for Audacy in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tracy shares the story of building an extraordinarily reliable transmitter site that was eventually sold off due to changing business priorities—but this conversation is really about what engineers do next. He explains how that same drive for reliability has led to major improvements in his remaining facilities and to proactive cooperation with chief engineers from competing broadcasters in the Las Vegas market. Tracy also gives us an inside look at his studio and STL infrastructure, including both point-to-point IP links and traditional 950 MHz STL systems, along with his philosophy of designing broadcast systems for maximum reliability. Finally, Tracy talks about hiring and mentoring new engineers and what it takes to prepare the next generation for success in broadcast engineering. Don’t miss episode 799 of This Week in Radio Tech.

Guest:
Tracy Teagarden - Chief Engineer at Audacy Las Vegas

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

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Ever wonder what it takes to keep major-market radio on the air from transmitter sites built at the San Francisco Bay—and studios where space is at a premium? On Episode 798 of This Week in Radio Tech, we’re joined by Shane Toven, Chief Engineer for Cumulus Media in San Francisco, who shares hard-earned insights from some truly unique installations around the Bay. From towers rising out of the bay itself to high-demand remote broadcasts at sporting events, concerts, and local businesses, Shane walks through modern, practical techniques for getting reliable audio back to the studio. He also reveals how Cumulus is rethinking the Technical Operations Center (TOC) with an unconventional design and workflow that maximizes efficiency in tight quarters. It’s a fast-moving, engineer-to-engineer conversation packed with real-world experience—don’t miss Episode 798 of This Week in Radio Tech.

Guest:
Shane Toven - Chief Engineer at Cumulus Media, San Francisco

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

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We’re live from the Central Hall at NAB 2026 in Las Vegas. It’s one of our biggest shows of the year—and we’re especially glad to welcome back our co-host Chris Tarr, joining us on-site for the conversations and insights that matter to working engineers.

This episode is packed with voices from across the broadcast technology landscape—covering AI-driven tools, AoIP infrastructure, remote broadcast solutions, and the business and connectivity strategies that keep stations on the air. We’ve gathered an outstanding lineup of guests from companies like Comrex, AudioScience, Logitek, and MaxxKonnect—all bringing practical, real-world perspectives from the show floor.

If you couldn’t make it to NAB this year, this episode brings it to you—with meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and the technology engineers need right now. Tune in for this special live edition of This Week in Radio Tech.

Guests:
Lee Price - AI Product Specialist at Audio.co
Chase Daniels - Senior Support Specialist at Aiir.com
Jeff Schick - Chief Technology Officer at Sprite Media, Inc.
Keith Paglia - Sales & Marketing at Sprite Media, Inc.
Tom Hartnett - Technical Director at Comrex
Chris Crump - Sr. Director of Sales at Comrex
Adam Robinson - Director of Sales, Marketing, and Business Development at MaxxKonnect
Stephen Turner - Vice President at AudioScience
Richard Gross - President at AudioScience
Tag Borland - President at Logitek
Heather Jeffcoat - Vice President of Finance at MaxxKonnect
Josh Bohn - President/CEO at MaxxKonnect

Hosts:
Chris Tarr - Field Engineer at KLOVE / Air1
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai Broadcasting

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This week on This Week in Radio Tech, we’re coming to you live from the Public Radio Engineering Conference (PREC) at the Tuscany Hotel in Las Vegas, just ahead of NAB. We’re talking with leading technology suppliers about practical solutions for terrestrial distribution of both long-form and short-form programming—tools that are already making their way into public radio operations. We’ll also explore emerging captioning technologies designed to help stations meet upcoming regulatory requirements for captioning of both live broadcasts and on-demand content like podcasts. Plus, we sit down with the president of the Association of Public Radio Engineers for insight into where the industry is headed. Join us for a fast-moving, on-the-ground look at the ideas and innovations shaping public radio’s future.

Guests:
Bill Bennett - Product Design & Solutions Manager at ENCO Systems
Mike Pilone - Senior Software Architect at NPR
Scott Fybush - All-Purpose Broadcast Consultant
Scott Hanley - President, Association of Public Radio Engineers
Alex Hartman - Broadcast Equipment Designer and Partner at OMG
Dan Merwin - Owner at Broadcast Telecom
Michael Chase - SVP, Technology at Spectroteld

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

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Episode 795 of This Week in Radio Tech—“You Might Need a Data Center”—features Chris Tarr explaining how a smart infrastructure decision transformed operations across an entire station group. As VP of Engineering at Magnum Media, Chris made the case to centralize automation, file servers, and metadata systems into a purpose-built data center with robust backup power and redundant connectivity. The result? Greater efficiency, fewer site visits, and a more resilient, well-controlled technical environment. In this episode, Chris walks us through what a private data center can do for broadcasters—capabilities that often go beyond what cloud solutions can offer—and gives a live tour of the racks, systems, and network design. Join us to see how centralization, done right, can streamline your entire operation.

Guest:
Chris Tarr - Field Engineer at KLOVE / Air1

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

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Radio broadcasters can’t ignore the shift to on-demand listening—and podcasting is a key part of that evolution. On this episode of This Week in Radio Tech, we hear compelling insights from Mike McVay on why embracing podcasting is no longer optional for stations that want to stay relevant. Craig Bowman from Futuri Media joins us to explain how technology is making it easier than ever to turn broadcast content into compelling digital assets. Together, they outline both the strategic importance and the practical pathways for getting started. If you’re thinking about extending your station’s reach beyond the airwaves, this episode is a must-listen.

Show Notes:
Why Radio Needs to Embrace Podcasting - by Mike McVay
Craig talked about POST, an appliance and workflow to turn broadcasts into podcasts.
A Futuri article emphasizing time as being a broadcaster’s most valuable resource.

Guests:
Mike McVay - President at McVay Media Consulting
Craig Bowman - Senior Vice President at Futuri

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

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