{"id":61136,"date":"2024-11-19T07:42:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T11:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=61136"},"modified":"2024-11-19T07:42:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T11:42:15","slug":"radio-waves-wnyc-to-test-digital-am-rw-letters-and-2025-rti-audio-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/radio-waves-wnyc-to-test-digital-am-rw-letters-and-2025-rti-audio-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Radio Waves: WNYC to Test Digital AM, RW Letters, and 2025 RTI Audio Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Radio Waves:\u00a0 Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio<\/h2>\n

Welcome to the\u00a0SWLing Post\u2019s<\/em> Radio Waves<\/em>, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.\u00a0<\/strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many thanks to SWLing Post<\/em> contributors Dennis Dura and David Iurescia for the following tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WNYC(AM) 820 Set to Test All-Digital AM in December (Radio World)<\/a><\/h2>\n

New York Public Radio and NAB will observe co-channel interference and MA3 performance in an urban setting<\/strong><\/p>\n

820 WNYC(AM) plans to conduct an all-digital MA3 test of AM HD Radio next month.<\/p>\n

The test is pending FCC approval, but its owner, New York Public Radio, expects to receive the go-ahead.<\/p>\n

NAB is supporting NYPR\u2019s effort, and its Vice President of Advanced Engineering David Layer says all-digital AM is becoming a more viable piece of technology for broadcasters. He cited the increased presence of HD Radio in the marketplace. Fifty-eight percent of new cars in North America ship with the technology, according to Xperi. [Continue reading…<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Letters: Radio Quality, ITU, SDR (Radio World)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Our readers weigh in on recent articles<\/p>\n

Here is a sampling from the Radio World reader mailbag.<\/i><\/p>\n

Is Anyone There?<\/h4>\n

Ken Deutsch wondered\u00a0\u201cWhy Is Radio So Hard to Listen To?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

He asked, \u201cIs there no one in the building actually listening to the station?\u201d That answer would be no.<\/p>\n

Not long ago I went back to help a cluster in Louisville that was missing its chief engineer. It was my first visit in more than 20 years.<\/p>\n

When I\u2019d been there last, more than 100 folks worked at six stations in the building. On my return, there were approximately five full-time \u2014 the general manager, the operations manager, three sales people. [Continue reading…<\/a>]<\/p>\n

The Sounds of Taiwan (Radio Taiwan International)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Rti has carefully selected the sounds from everyday life in Taiwan, including folk festivals, travel, and the island\u2019s rich cultural and natural heritage over the years. To celebrate Rti\u2019s 97th anniversary, we proudly present our first-ever audio calendar. Let the warmth of Taiwan\u2019s people and the unique local sounds accompany you as you explore the freedom and beauty of this land, welcoming each wonderful day of 2025 together. [Check out the audio calendar at RTI…<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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