To most radio broadcast engineers, FM transmitting antennas are both slightly mysterious and rather fascinating. There are several fundamental designs plus differences in materials, testing, placement, and operational maintenance. Bill Harland from Electronics Research, Inc. (ERI) provides a wealth of information and photos to point out key concepts with FM antennas. This episode is packed with information that every radio engineer should know!
Show Notes:
Antenna Planning Tools
Antenna System White Papers
ERI “Rototiller” Antenna - Name controversy? [YouTube video]
TWiRT coverage of the Engineer's Seminar & Tribute to the FM Master Antenna
Video about ERI from the Economic Development Coalition of SW Indiana
Guest:
Bill Harland - Vice President of Marketing at Electronics Research, Inc.
Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas Broadcasting
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