This Week In Radio Tech (TWiRT)

Mar 07 2025 12 ep. 71 mins 468
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“TWiRT” is your go to show if you want to get behind the scenes on what makes broadcasting possible. The show addresses common issues as well as explaining past experiences from a wide array of hosts who each come from a different background in radio technology. This show is a must for any tech geek or for anyone who is interested in what goes on behind the boards and wires.

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TWiRT Ep. 738 - SD-WAN for Broadcasters with Dan Merwin & Reggie Jeffery

Mar 07 2025 70 mins  
SD-WAN - Software-Defined Wide-Area Network - is a technology implementation designed to bring better reliability and performance to IP connections over distance. Whether across town, to remote offices, or to remote transmitter sites, SD-WAN technologies are gaining interest among broadcast engineers and IT staff. It turns out there are a lot of features - optional but useful feat

TWiRT Ep. 737 - Engineering's Awesome Rewards with Megan Amoss

Feb 28 2025 69 mins  
Megan Amoss is the assistant chief engineer for Baltimore Public Media, which includes FM stations WTMD, WYPR, WYPF, and WYPO. Starting in a Traffic Coordinator role, she progressed to taking on engineering responsibilities, eventually becoming a key figure in the technical operations of Baltimore Public Media. Megan has been instrumental in the integration of WTMD and WYPR, where

TWiRT Ep. 736 - AM Band Signal & Noise Study with John Kean & Dave Hershberger

Feb 21 2025 73 mins  
John Kean, Dave Hershberger, and Tom King recently set out to take measurements of RF noise levels on various roadway types from open interstate highways to city streets, to determine how the noise would affect AM broadcast reception. These environments reflect the current habits of AM radio listening, which is primarily in vehicles. In addition to RF noise level, RF signal levels

TWiRT Ep. 735 - Back to Basics - Radio Automation with Chris Tarr

Feb 14 2025 68 mins  
Radio automation systems seem daunting at first glance. Those new to their programming and operation are often surprised by the number of pre-requisites and source material needed to put a radio format together, especially when the automation system is thought to do these things for you. Not to worry, Chris Tarr is here to clear up confusion and doubt, and help broadcasters consid

TWiRT Ep. 734 - An Audio Console Steeped in History with Jim Gilmore

Feb 07 2025 70 mins  
When a classic audio mixing console needs to be refurbished and brought back to life in Tennessee, everyone knows to call on Jim Gilmore. One reason is that he may have installed it in the first place! Jim might be a true Renaissance Radio Engineer! From on-air work, to traveling the world for Harris Broadcast, to engineering at The Nashville Network to CMT, to even teaching audio

TWiRT Ep. 733 - Transmitting Through Snow & Ice in Florida with Charlie Wooten

Feb 04 2025 70 mins  
Charlie Wooten is usually dealing with tornados, thunderstorms, and hurricanes. But last week brought a rare hazard to the Florida Panhandle - an ice and snow storm. With chunks of ice falling from hundreds of feet above, Charlie was keeping his stations on the air. Let’s find out what Charlie did to prepare for this snowstorm, and how his planning for other bad weather provided

TWiRT 732 - Broadcasters Need Today's Technology with Shaun Dolan and Rob Bertrand

Jan 23 2025 82 mins  
Today we're diving into a critical topic: the evolution from solo engineering efforts to collaborative support models in broadcasting. Just as a one-person band can only play so many instruments at once, a single engineer can't tackle every technical challenge alone. By banding together and working in groups outside traditional broadcast companies, we can support one another, fost

TWiRT Ep. 731 - Radio Network Engineering with Mitch Glider

Jan 17 2025 71 mins  
What kind of “radio station” is on-the-air only twice per hour? How about CBS Radio News? With the precision of a watchmaker, the CBS Radio News network delivers news updates to hundreds of radio stations and millions of listeners. Mitch Glider is the Supervising Engineer at their headquarters on West 57th Street in New York City. Through the challenges of at-home news anchors

TWiRT Ep. 730 - Back to Basics - STLs and Studios with Chris Tarr

Jan 10 2025 74 mins  
If you’re building a new radio studio, or rebuilding one, Chris Tarr is here to help. This is your opportunity to get The Ninjaneer’s expert advice without laying out thousands of dollars in consulting fees. In this episode, we’re looking at various technologies to link your radio studio with your transmitter site. There are more choices now than ever! And we’re looking at

TWiRT Ep. 729 - Back to Basics - Your New FM Station with Chris Tarr

Jan 03 2025 71 mins  
If you’re building a new FM radio station, or rebuilding one, Chris Tarr is here to help. This is your opportunity to get The Ninjaneer’s expert advice without laying out thousands of dollars in consulting fees. This episode focuses on what to do when you get your FCC Construction Permit. Chris gives hard-earned advice on towers, antennas, transmission line, transmitter select