Within the year, we may have another broadcast service available: LTE-Broadcast (LTE-B). Ahead of the nationwide launch sometime in 2018, Telstra (in a partnership with Ericsson) will be releasing several LTE-B -compatible services in conjunction with... Read More
Power-Line Noise Interference with Radio Transmissions
The problem of power line noise interference with AM radio broadcasting systems has been an issue ever since radio broadcasts began, because it disrupts proper antenna impedance matching between a transmission line and AM wave radio towers. Power line... Read More
Why are Antenna’s Made of Aluminum?
When working with AM/FM radio equipment, you may find that a lot of components, such as the antennas, are made of aluminum. It may strike one as odd, but aluminum is used more often—and more effectively—than many “stronger”... Read More
Basic AM Radio Equipment Troubleshooting
There was a time when AM was the norm when it came to radio. Most radio stations were AM, while FM broadcasting was seen as a relatively little-known alternative. These days, the opposite is true. Most well-known mainstream radio stations are broadcast... Read More
Advancements in Radio Technology: From Tesla to Today
Radio has been one of the most revolutionary technological devices for over a century, and while many of us may have dropped it in favor of video and digital music players, radio remains a force to be reckoned with around the world. Since its... Read More