TWiRT 773 - I Love This Stuff with Steven Zagony
Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:05AM
This week on This Week in Radio Tech, host Kirk Harnack welcomes broadcast engineer and on-air talent Steven Zagony, a man who finds joy in bringing classic broadcast gear back to life. Steven restores beloved analog equipment from the golden era of radio—think Studer, MCI, Auditronics, ITC/3M, PR&E, Orban, Texar, and more. From cleaning and recapping to precision alignment, he shares the process and satisfaction of hearing vintage gear sing again. We also dive into his work on KFRC’s legendary remote vehicle, “The Sturgeon,” where Steven rebuilt its PR&E console and revived its ITC cart machines to full glory. It’s a nostalgic and technical journey celebrating the art and heart of analog broadcast engineering.
Guest:
Steven Zagony - Radio Talent, Engineer, & Vintage Gear Renewal Expert
Show Notes:
WVLG Radio at The Villages in Florida
KFRC’s “The Sturgeon” Remote Vehicle - Facebook Group
Studer A810 Reel to Reel machine - Info from The Audio Archive
Auditronics Console Owners Group on Facebook
Host:
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai Broadcasting
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