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ThaDood

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Here's the latest Radio World Dump(s).
« on: May 23, 2026, 1700 UTC »
Since Boomer gave me a bunch of RW links, might as well share these. (THANKS Boomer!)

What to Do to Improve Indoor Radio Reception
> In today's RF environment, it is harder than ever to overcome the noise
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> https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/tech-tips/what-to-do-to-improve-indoor-radio-reception
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> The 10 Ways to Maximize Your FM DX in 2026
> You too can feel like Shaq
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> https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/nicks-signal-spot/the-10-ways-to-maximize-your-fm-dx-in-2026
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> Christian News Radio Network Provides Free Alternative
> Three 3-minute daily newscasts are noncom compliant
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> https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/products/christian-news-radio-network-provides-free-alternative
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> New Data Project Looks to Tackle the Mystery of E-Skip
> Loyd Van Horn unveiled a comprehensive North American FM log analysis
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> https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/nicks-signal-spot/new-data-project-looks-to-tackle-the-mystery-of-e-skip
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> 1965 Zenith N514G: Banged Up, but Still Appealing
> How I restored this 60-year-old radio to like-new condition
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> https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/1965-zenith-n514g-banged-up-but-still-appealing
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Re: One Radio World dump deserves another, "E", early automation, etc.
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2026, 1539 UTC »
Nick's Signal Spot
Early June Features Several Strong North American E-skip Openings
Randy Zerr in Nevada heard FM signals from coastal Georgia

https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/nicks-signal-spot/early-june-features-several-strong-north-american-e-skip-openings


Letter: Sometimes an Antenna That Hears All Directions Is Best
Karl Zuk reflects on using omnidirectional models

https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/readers-forum/letter-sometimes-an-antenna-that-hears-all-directions-is-best


Early Adopters: When Computers First Met Radio
In 1970s Boston, WROR and WRKO bridged the broadcast engineering gap

https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/radio-it-management/early-adopters-when-computers-first-met-radio


Letter: Unhappy Computer Memories
“Never trust a box that counts to F”

https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/readers-forum/letter-unhappy-computer-memories

Let’s Discuss the Power of Capacitors
Tips to keep in mind when restoring vintage equipment

https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/tech-tips/lets-discuss-the-power-of-capacitors

Yep, from Sporadic "E" to Capacitors, to the perks, and more jerks, of early automation. When they mentioned, "Never trust a box that counts to 'F'. " I was thinking HEX. Yeah... Guess I over contemplated that one. (THANKS again Boomer!!!!)

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Re: Here's the latest Radio World Dump(s). But wait, there's more!
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2026, 1659 UTC »
NAB Not Giving Up on AM Radio Revitalization
> Recap of high-level meeting with FCC staff reveals group’s wish list
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> https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/business-and-law/nab-not-giving-up-on-am-radio-revitalization
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> Recapping the 72 Hours of E-skip Palooza
> Plus, check out WEWS Meteorologist Allan Nosoff's propagation explainer
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> https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/nicks-signal-spot/recapping-the-72-hours-of-e-skip-palooza
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> The New Choyong LC90 Portable Receiver Delivers a Mixed Bag
> Great for internet radio and FM, poor for AM and shortwave
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> https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/products/the-choyong-lc90-delivers-a-mixed-bag
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> I Never Met a Diode I Didn’t Like …
> A brief overview of diodes and ‘life in the DC world’
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> https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/tech-tips/i-never-met-a-diode-i-didnt-like
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> This LPFM Fills a Rock Music Format Void
> How WDOG, a low-power FM station in New Philadelphia, Ohio found its sonic identity
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> https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/guest-commentaries/this-lpfm-fills-a-rock-music-format-void
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Re: RW on look at your on-air audio chain. Good INFO, even for us.
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2026, 1727 UTC »
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Re: Here's the latest Radio World dump(s). And, more dumps!!!
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2026, 1723 UTC »
THANK YOU, again, BOOMER!!!!

Saving a Slice of Carolina Radio History
Johnny Caudle aims to preserve the nearly century-old WBT transmitter site as historic landmark / WBT to shut down

https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/news-makers/saving-a-slice-of-carolina-radio-history


LeGeyt Pleased With Capitol Hill AM Push
If the bill is to pass soon, process questions loom as large as votes

https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/business-and-law/legeyt-pleased-with-capitol-hill-am-push


NonCom FM Station Totals Continue to Boom
Does the NCE band feel more crowded to you? It's not your imagination

https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/headlines/noncom-fm-station-totals-continue-to-boom


Broadcasters Fly Into D.C. for AM Radio Push
They'll head to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for some face-to-face lobbying

https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/business-and-law/broadcasters-fly-into-d-c-for-am-radio-push


Colorado Wildfires Bring Close Call for Broadcasters
Tower site was at risk from Aspen Acres wildfire

https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/headlines/colorado-wildfires-bring-close-call-for-broadcasters


What Role Does Wildfire Smoke Play on Radio Signals?
We asked WEWS(TV) Cleveland meteorologist Allan Nosoff

https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/nicks-signal-spot/what-role-does-wildfire-smoke-play-on-radio-signals


Tech Tips
Let’s Keep Things Moving
Tips for moving a transmitter when time is tight

https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/tech-tips/lets-keep-things-moving


Workbench
This Little Clip Tip Is Pretty Hip
Also, is your generator ready to back you up?

https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/workbench/this-little-clip-tip-is-pretty-hip
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ThaDood

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Re: Here's the latest Radio World Dump(s)? Yep, even more so.
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2026, 1734 UTC »
Thanks again Boomer, for FWR these. If anything, they can be a fun read.
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North Carolina Radio Station Gets Community Lift After Tower Collapse
Laurinburg's WLNC is back on the air with Carolina beach music after tree-trimming accident

https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/headlines/north-carolina-radio-station-gets-community-lift-after-tower-collapse


“Summer in the Heights”: Radio and TV for High School Kids
Check out this program held at John Carroll University in Ohio

https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/guest-commentaries/summer-in-the-heights-radio-and-tv-for-high-school-kids


  Stories marked "AM Stereo"

Letter: Keeping the WBT Site as a Landmark Just Isn’t Logical
Readers continue to ponder the future of the Charlotte AM transmitter location

https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/readers-forum/letter-keeping-the-wbt-site-as-a-landmark-just-isnt-logical


A Visit to Nashville’s WSM(AM)
Photos from the transmitter site of the station that birthed the Grand Ole Opry

https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/roots-of-radio/a-visit-to-nashvilles-wsmam


So You Have an LPFM Station like WDOG. Now What Do You Do With It?
Dan Slentz shares his core principles at Ohio's WDOG(LP)

https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/guest-commentaries/so-you-have-an-lpfm-station-now-what-do-you-do-with-it

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Re: Yet, another Radio World Dump(s). Yep...
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2026, 1627 UTC »
THANK YOU Boomer, as these are always neat reads.  As far as that Georgian LPFM'er wanting to go from 100W to 250W? Skip Happens!!! Having only a +4dB boost won't really help that station, which is skipping as much going outwards, in theory. This year, WTSQ-LP, on 88.1FM, was hammered a lot with E-Skip this Summer. We should be getting out of that, being early August 2026. As I have commented to the staff of WTSQ-LP, when they were getting covered with E-skip on their 88.1FM, say 'HELLO!!!' to the listeners out West probably hearing you!

We Are Coming Out of a “Deep Compression”
We can deliver more program details in a way that’s energetic and vibrant

https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/tech-tips/we-are-coming-out-of-a-deep-compression


Schlockwood SW210 Processor Impresses
Affordable box targets Part 15, amateur and TIS environments

https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/product-evaluations/schlockwood-sw210-processor-impresses


Cumulus Media Surrenders License of San Francisco’s 560 AM
The station went silent in late 2025

https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/cumulus-media-surrenders-license-of-san-franciscos-560-am


Georgia LPFM Asks FCC to Raise Power Due to Atmospheric Conditions
Valdosta operator says "suspicious phenomenon" is preventing LPFM from reaching potential

https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/business-and-law/georgia-lpfm-asks-fcc-to-raise-power-due-to-atmospheric-conditions


Letters: Tower Light Logging, VOMs and Plain Talk
A sampling of recent letters to the editor

https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/readers-forum/letters-tower-light-logging-voms-and-plain-talk

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