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 Samsung. Telstra LTE-B will be integrated into Samsung handsets in the already existing Telstra Media, as well as a […]
Broadcasting Technology
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 noise can affect everything from radio and television reception to amateur radio, as well as communications […]
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” metals. There are two main reasons why the lightweight metal is used for things such as antennas […]
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 in FM while relatively few stations come in on AM frequencies. Despite this […]
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 conception, the technology has garnered a continued interest, allowing for advancements […]
Did You Know Your Smartphone is also a Pocket-Sized FM Radio?
Apple likes to say there’s an app for everything, but what about receiving FM radio frequencies on your smartphone? Apps like Spotify and Pandora allow smartphone users to stream music via the internet on their devices, but there actually isn’t an app for turning your device into a miniature FM radio in your pocket – […]