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As we celebrate “Radio at 100,” Radio World is sharing history articles from our archives. In this piece from 2011, Buc Fitch recalls the romantic sound of the teletype, and you can hear it for yourself in this story.

Today’s Top Insight 7/30/20

Smyth: Stay Connected With Your Employees

These are troubling times for a lot of radio executives. Here are some insights from veteran broadcast leader Peter Smyth.

News & Technology 

SBS to Deregister Stock

Spanish-language broadcaster says cost to comply with regulations overbearing.

NAB’s PILOT Accepting 2020 Innovation Challenge Proposals

Seeking new technology to advance remote television and radio operations.

WBU Asks Philippine Government to Renew ABS/CBN License

“The closure ... is a matter of concern, not just in the Philippines but internationally.”

Sage Updates ENDEC Firmware

Model 3644 update required before Oct. 28.

Community Broadcaster

Devices for Democracy

Stations’ political files are more important than we realize.

Around the Industry

House Members Seek Expanded COVID-19 Aid Help for Broadcasters (Multichannel News) 

A congressional duo wants the next COVID-19 aid package to allow individual stations that are part of larger groups to qualify as local businesses eligible for the money.

Baseball on the Radio as Powerful as Ever (MLB)

TV broadcasters bring in some old radio tricks to liven up the show.

Kitty Fitzgibbon, Figure of Wilmington Stage, TV and Radio, Dies (StarNews)

Well-known Wilmington, N.C., media personality suffered a stroke.

The Ghostly Radio Station That No One Claims to Run (BBC)

It's a NewsBytes clickbait favorite! Read about an automated international radio station that has been broadcasting noises and disconnected words for decades.

Calendar of Events

JULY

Texas Association of Broadcasters Annual Convention and Trade Show, [CANCELLED] July 29–30, JW Marriott Downtown Austin, Austin, Texas

AUGUST

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Annual Meeting, [CANCELLED] Aug. 3–4, MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit

SBE Leadership Development Course, [POSTPONED] Aug. 4–6, Atlanta

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Annual Business Meeting Virtual 2020, Aug. 11 

Nebraska Broadcasters Association Annual Convention, [CANCELLED] Aug. 11–12, Lincoln, Neb.

Alabama Broadcasters Association Convention, [CANCELLED] Aug. 14–15, Birmingham, Ala.

Alabama Broadcasters Association Engineering Webinar, Aug. 18 

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.