Time Change Is Coming Up

A reminder that Daylight Saving Time will end for many North American readers this weekend. It’s time to “fall back.” It may have implications for any internal systems that don’t adjust automatically. For instance as our friend and colleague Larry Wilkins reminds us: “Engineers with AM stations are reminded to make sure clock settings are correct for controlling any mode changes at sunset and sunrise.” It’s also a great time to replace batteries in smoke detectors and other gear.

Today’s Top Insight 10/29/20

Constructing the First “Real” Radio Station

Whether you accept or dispute the celebration of KDKA as truly the first of its kind, it’s fascinating to dig into the equipment that was used for its Nov. 2, 1920, broadcast. Our James O’Neal takes on the challenge.

News & Technology 

GeoBroadcast Proposal Likely to Get a Look at FCC

Notice about geo-targeting via boosters is circulating at the commission.

No Luck for DRM in the AM Digital Order

The FCC says it would need a fully developed proposal.

User Report: MPR/APM Build Links With Burk

Migration/upgrade to ARC Plus and AutoPilot software succeeds.

Shure Launches MV7 Hybrid XLR/USB Podcast Microphone

Following in the wake of the established SM7B, the new MV7 aims to entice content creators.

Workbench

Water Water Everywhere

Have you ever taken a garden hose to your electronic equipment?

Around the Industry

FCC Non-Vacancy Specific EEO Outreach in a Pandemic World (Broadcast Law Blog)

David Oxenford addresses how servicing mandated EEO requirements have changed and not changed in the pandemic environment.

Salina Radio Stations Sold (KSAL-AM/FM) 

Central Kansas group sold to local ownership group.

S. Korea to Send Fewer Emergency Text Alerts Next Year (Korea Herald)

A constant stream of COVID alerts has led to COVID alert exhaustion in the populace.

Knox College Presents “Dracula!” Radio Play (Register-Mail)

The school’s Department of Theatre’s production will air Thursday–Saturday nights on three western Illinois area radio stations.

Calendar of Events

OCTOBER

The Next Best Thing: A Media Tour, various dates and locations in October–November

National Student Electronic Media Convention, Oct. 28–30

NOVEMBER

WorldDAB General Assembly 2020, Nov. 3

CABSAT Virtual, Nov. 9–10

RadioAsia, [Cancelled] Nov. 9–11, Bali, Indonesia

ABU General Assembly & Associated Meetings, Nov. 16–Dec. 17

Radio TechCon, Nov. 30 

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.