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TWiRT 795 - You Might Need a Data Center with Chris Tarr

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2026/04/10

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,

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TWiRT 794 - Embrace Podcasting Now with Mike McVay...

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2026/04/03

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

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TWiRT 793 - Deciding on New or Used Equipment

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2026/03/27

We’re tackling a question every broadcast engineer faces: should you buy new equipment, or can used gear deliver the performance and value you need? We’re on location inside the MaxxKonnect used equipment warehouse in Birmingham, Alabama, where Josh Bohn gives us a firsthand tour of aisles packed with everything from mic preamps to full transmitters. We also hear from Adam Robinson on the financial tradeoffs, and Mike Hutchens on real-world engineering use cases where used equipment

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TWiRT 792 - SBE Self-Inspection Guides with Ched Keiler

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2026/03/20

On this episode of This Week in Radio Tech, we dive into the practical side of regulatory readiness with Ched Keiler, who joins us to discuss the SBE Self-Inspection Guides. Developed by the Society of Broadcast Engineers in partnership with the NAB and industry experts, these guides are quickly becoming essential tools for ensuring FCC compliance across AM, FM, LPFM, and television facilities. Ched walks us through how to effectively use these guides, what a proper self-inspection process looks

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TWiRT 791 - Growing a Radio Engineering Business with...

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2026/03/13

Episode 791 of This Week in Radio Tech features broadcast engineer and entrepreneur Matt Lightner, President of Lightner Electronics, Inc. Matt shares practical insights from years of designing and building radio studios for individual stations, clusters, and network facilities, along with lessons learned from transmitter site installations in the field. We also explore how his company has expanded into corporate audio-visual system integration—an area where A-V and broadcast engineering

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TWiRT 790 - The Doctrine of "Doc-isms" with Chris Tarr

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2026/03/06

Chris 'Doc' Tarr joins Kirk Harnack for a fun and practical conversation about “Doc-isms.” These are the short, memorable sayings that Chris has developed over years of troubleshooting transmitters, studio gear, and broadcast workflows under pressure. Each phrase—like “Work the problem,” “Just think in reverse,” and “We’re not going to get any more off the air than we already are!”—comes from real-world engineering situations where

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TWiRT 789 - Live Radio Program Distribution with Prism

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2026/02/27

In this episode, Kirk Harnack is joined by Adrian Berkovits, creator of Prism, a new audio distribution ecosystem designed for modern radio networks. Michael Dosch of Angry Audio also joins the conversation to unpack the hardware and real-world functionality that makes this new model possible.For over 40 years, radio broadcasters have relied on satellite distribution for network audio—news, sports, talk shows, and even full music formats. But today, C-Band spectrum is being squeezed by

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TWiRT 788 - SBE Ennes Workshop at NAB 2026

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2026/02/20

Join Kirk Harnack for an informative preview of the SBE Ennes Workshop at NAB 2026! In this episode, "TWiRT 788," we sit down with workshop organizers David Bialik and Fred Willard for an exclusive look at the valuable, career-building sessions planned for broadcast engineers. Learn about the essential topics and technical deep-dives coming to Las Vegas on April 21 & 22. Get all the details on why you need to attend these popular sessions in the North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center

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TWiRT 787 - From MixDJ to Engineer with Ernest Jones

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2026/02/13

This Week in Radio Tech, Episode 787 features Ernest Jones, Director of Technical Operations for Audacy’s Atlanta radio stations—one of the largest radio markets in the country. Ernest shares his journey from mix DJ to IT specialist to broadcast engineer, describing how his passion for audio processing, amateur radio, and DXing shaped his technical career. He explains how learning IT and RF engineering evolved in parallel through both his ham radio hobby and hands-on station work

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TWiRT 786 - Ice Storm Recovery with Stan Carter &...

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2026/02/06

Episode 786 of This Week in Radio Tech dives into the real-world engineering challenges and recoveries following a severe ice storm that slammed Mississippi, Tennessee, and northern Alabama. Host Kirk Harnack is joined by Stan Carter of K-LOVE and Air1 as well as Gibson Pritchard, Director of Engineering at Nashville’s WTVF NewsChannel 5, for a candid discussion of what actually failed—and what held up—when trees, power lines, and ice took their toll. Firsthand reports from

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TWiRT 785 - Winter Weather Wadio Webinar

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2026/01/30

Episode 785 of This Week in Radio Tech tackles the very real challenges broadcasters are facing as severe winter weather sweeps across the Southeast and pushes toward the Northeast. In this episode, a panel of seasoned engineers from MaxxKonnect share hard-won lessons on preparing transmitter sites—and recovering them—when ice, snow, and extreme cold take stations off the air. Drawing on firsthand, boots-on-the-ground experiences, they discuss what worked, what failed, and what

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TWiRT 784 - Engineering from Experience with Aaron Read

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2026/01/23

On this episode of This Week in Radio Tech, Kirk Harnack is joined by broadcast engineer Aaron Read of L and R Broadcast Services, formerly with Rhode Island Public Radio. Aaron shares thoughtful, experience-based insights on how broadcast engineers play a direct role in establishing—and sometimes unintentionally eroding—listener trust, and why that trust remains one of radio’s greatest strengths. The conversation also dives into Aaron’s practical “Tip of the

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TWiRT 783 - An Attitude of Gratitude with Chris Tarr

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2026/01/16

Episode 783 of This Week in Radio Tech features Chris Tarr, now a Field Engineer for K-LOVE, responsible for dozens of transmitters carrying the K-LOVE and Air1 networks. Chris shares how K-LOVE uses smart technologies, standardized procedures, and thoughtful system design to maximize engineering efficiency while reliably serving a nationwide audience. He also offers insight into the workflows and best practices he’s learned from the experienced K-LOVE engineering team, with particular

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TWiRT 782 - Rapid Response Radio with Mike Adams

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2026/01/09

This Week in Radio Tech episode 782 features Michael Adams joining Kirk Harnack to discuss Rapid Response Radio, a new organization focused on fast, resilient communications when they are needed most. Building on the proven success of First Response Radio, Mike explains how today’s audio and transmission technology has enabled a dramatically smaller, lighter, airline-carry-on-sized broadcast kit. These compact systems make it possible to deploy pop-up FM radio stations quickly in disaster

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TWiRT 781 - Powering Local Radio into 2026 with Chris...

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2026/01/02

Listen to This Week in Radio Tech episode 781, “Powering Local Radio into 2026 with Chris Marsalis.” Chris and his wife own two successful FM stations in Ripley, Mississippi—The Shark 102.3 and Kudzu 104.9—and he shares how strong local programming, especially high school sports, continues to drive audience loyalty. He explains how creative sponsorships, including FM RDS messaging and integrated digital advertising across streaming and podcasts, have expanded revenue

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TWiRT 780 - I Wear Three Hats with Larry Wilkins

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2025/12/26

Watch or listen to This Week in Radio Tech episode 780, “I Wear Three Hats,” featuring Larry Wilkins—one of the most respected and beloved broadcast engineers in Alabama. Larry has played a pivotal role in advancing broadcast engineering across the state through his work with the Alabama Broadcasters Association, including the creation of the ABA Engineering Academy. He is also deeply involved in the ABIP program, helping stations meet critical infrastructure and compliance

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TWiRT 779 - Next Generation Multichannel Audio with...

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2025/12/19

Tune in to This Week in Radio Tech episode 779, “Next Generation Multichannel Audio with Larry Schindel.” Larry Schindel, Senior Product Manager for Linear Acoustic—part of Telos Alliance—brings decades of hands-on experience in multichannel television audio spanning live production, post, and transmission. In this episode, Larry clearly explains what Next Generation Audio (NGA) really means for broadcasters and content creators today. He breaks down the practical

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TWiRT 778 - Begin with the End in Mind - with Tony...

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2025/12/12

TWiRT 778 opens with a broadcaster whose reach spans far beyond the cotton fields and high plains of West Texas. Tony St. James, owner of KFLP AM-FM in Floydada, has built a multi-platform media operation that punches far above its market size. Alongside running his stations, Tony operates two prolific content networks: the West Texas Friday Night Scoreboard and the All Ag Network. His voice is also instantly recognizable to rural audiences nationwide through his frequent appearances on RFD-TV and

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TWiRT 777 - Monitoring & Control in Your Pocket with...

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2025/12/05

AAT—American Amplifier Technologies—might not have been on your radar a few years ago, but they’re making some serious noise in the broadcast engineering world. With their TXN line of FM and Digital TV transmitters, plus their recent acquisitions of Shively, Kathrein, and SCALA, AAT is quickly becoming a true one-stop shop for RF and broadcast hardware.Today we’re joined by AAT’s Chief Technical Officer, Matt Rigdon. He’s here to show us emPower, a brand-new

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TWiRT 776 - Thankfulness with K-LOVE Engineers

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2025/11/28

Episode 776 of This Week in Radio Tech brings a heartfelt and energetic conversation titled “Thankfulness with K-LOVE Engineers.” Joining Kirk are four outstanding engineers from K-LOVE and Air1—Chris Tarr, Jack Roland, Tommy Presite, and Bill Jackson—who share real experiences where gratitude has shaped their work and even their success. This episode blends lively banter with meaningful reflections on how being thankful affects everything from troubleshooting transmitters

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