TWiRT 468 - Live from the MBMTC

The Midwest Technology & Multimedia Broadcast Conference (MBMTC) just wrapped up in Columbus, Ohio.  For the first time, this year’s conference consolidated engineering sessions from Kentucky and Indiana broadcast associations, making for a well-attended event with 14 total engineering sessions packed into one day.  John Takach joins us on the “curvy couch” along with Josh Bohn and Matt Levin, plus Chris Tobin from New York City.

Guests:
Josh Bohn, President/Chief Engineer at Bohn Broadcast Services
John Takach, Chief Engineer at Radio One, Indianapolis
Matt Levin, Chief Engineer at CVCO, Inc.

Show Notes:
Josh’s tactical phone - the Ulefone Armor 3wt
What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Do You Need It?
Penetration Testing Overview
Easy Tests for your network, including Shields Up!

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

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TWiRT 467 - A Texar Audio Prism Prototype - with Brian Kerkan

We’re on-site at WPOZ in Orlando, Florida, where we found a prototype of the famous Texar Audio Prism. Audio processing expert, Brian Kerkan, joins us to show off some old analog audio processors, including the CBS Audimax and Volumax. Then we turn to one of 16 Texar prototypes. We finish with a discussion of interfacing AES192 FM multiplex info a switcher and IP-STL system.

Show Notes:
CBS Labs, Volumax/Audimax Processors on Collins 20V at K7PP Page
A look inside the Orban Optimod 8000 audio processor
The Texar Audio Prism Story - as told by Glen Clark
FM MPX over AES (AES192)

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

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TWiRT 466 - Workbench Advice with John Bisset

Every two weeks, John Bisset brings practical engineering advice in his “Workbench” column in Radio World magazine and Radio World online. This week, John brings us the best and most timely of his tips and techniques for effective broadcast engineering. While taking in John’s advice, be thinking of time- and trouble-saving practices that you use in your own engineering work. Submit your ideas to johnpbisset@gmail.com, and you could see yours in print and online.

Show Notes:
Mouse Magic keeps mice and other rodents out of your site and equipment
It turns out that Moth Balls aren’t actually useful to repel snakes
John mentioned different creative (or diabolical) contraptions to catch rodents
Alabama Broadcasters Association Radio Engineering Academy,  Nov 19 - 22, 2019
Important info for EAS equipment - updated October 31, 2019
Milwaukee Heated Work Gear
Pittsburgh Automotive Magnetic Parts Holder
FLIR IR Imaging Camera for smartphones

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

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TWiRT 465 - Hacking LTE for Broadcast Remotes with Chris Tobin

And by “hacking” we mean “using to the best effect, even in non-traditional ways.” Chris Tobin has engineered hundreds of live broadcasts, outside of traditional studios. As 4G LTE mobile data services have matured, Chris and other engineers are working to guarantee reliable wireless data by understanding the options. Full signal bars doesn’t mean ideal bandwidth; and knowing where the best LTE access points are can result in more reliable service.

Show Notes:
Get advanced signal data from an iPhone by keying in this code: *3001#12345#* (SEND)
What’s the difference in 4G and LTE?
Tom’s Guide reports on US carriers’ network speed
Full signal yet slow data? Here’s some crowdsourced advice.
T-Mobile 5G coverage maps for major cities
Kirk mentioned these handy clamps - Great for holding small antennas and cables

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

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TWiRT 464 - Live from the Broadcasters Clinic 2019 in Madison, WI

After a whole day of broadcast engineering learning, we’re live from Day 1 of the Broadcasters Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin. Engineers from 29 states are traveling to be here for radio and TV engineering sessions. Chris Tobin and Kirk Harnack talk with Mark Persons, Chuck Kelly, Bill Gould, Linda Baun, Michelle Vetterkind, Cathy Orosz, David Layer, John Poray, and Wayne Pecena. 

Show Notes:
The 2019 Broadcasters Clinic
SBE Mentor Program

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting

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