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20 Facility Showcase: Little Corner Houseby Dave RichardsWOON explores the science of getting small

26 Annual Salary Surveyby Erin ShippsCertification, salaries, education and more

36 Tech Tipsby John LandryTips, tricks, hints and more

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8 Viewpointby Cliriss SchererThe spirit of coopetition

10 Managing Technologyby Kevin McNamaraOutsource yourself

12 FCC Updateby Harry C. MartinNew Form 323 to require multiple FRNs

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The spiritof coopetition

My former publisher used (and possibly coined) the phrase coopetition.That's a merger of the word cooperation and competition. In a wayit's a variation of the phrase if you can't beat 'em join 'em, but does

it in a way that benefits all those involved. The beat or join approach oftenshows that one party yielded to another. Not so with coopetition.

As the rules of business are bent and retooled to ensure success, coopeti-tion is a way for two or more iypical competitors to work together for theirmutual benefit. Have you ever thought that the cross-town station rival couldbe your partner? It sounds like an impossibility. You're both competing for the

same listeners and the same ad revenues. Sowhile that may not change, there are elementsof doing business that could be the basis for acooperative effort.

In a way, many stations already engage in somecoopetition. It's usually informal and most often not put

in the spotlight. Engineers from competing stationshave often worked together during emergencies.When a station is off the air, it's not uncommon forone engineer to loan something to another. Haveyou heard a station manager tell an engineer not totalk to any other engineers in town? I laugh whenI hear that summary ruling, because the secretcooperation is often running rampant.

A crisis isn't always the source of competitive co-operation. News and special events often requirestations to work together. In reality, coopetition isn'ta new idea for radio.

That is until you put it in writing.Recently, Cumulus and Gap Broadcasting cre-

ated an agreement to share the engineering teamsat several stations in Texas and Louisiana. Theidea came about when Gary Kline of Cumulusand Norm Phillips of Gap realized they both hadcertain engineering needs in shared markets. It

worked out that where Cumulus needed someassistance in one market, Gap had it coveredThe converse was true in another market.

So rather than struggle in one market while the other

flourished, Kline and Phillips compared resourcesand found a comfortable and complementary fit.

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may have had an engineering staff and Cumulus

had a contract engineer. The agreement allowsthe Gap staff to handle the engineering needsof the Cumulus stations a few days a week.Similar and complementary agreements exist inother markets.

I'm told that no one lost a job in the process.Some contract engineers lost some client work,but staff engineers stayed employed.

And the engineers are being compensated fortheir work. They still draw their regular salariesfrom their existing employer, but they also receivesomething extra - sort of like a commission check- from the other licensee.

In the end, it seems everyone wins. Each groupowner receives the engineering attention it needs, and

the individuals are compensated for their work.There's some accounting to track time worked for

each station, and that's reconciled each month. Theentire process is being reviewed and watched toensure that everything remains fair and equitable.

And while there are days that a Cumulus engineer

would report for duty at a Gap station, if there's anemergency at the Cumulus station, the resourcesare devoted as needed.

So far, everything is working out.It's an interesting situation. So far it works for Gap

and Cumulus in the markets they share. Are thereother markets and groups that could apply thisidea? Probably. And as the pool of radio broadcastengineers continues to shrink, this has helped Gapand Cumulus obtain the support they need.

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Taking the careerbeyond the hobby By Kevin McNamara

Here we are in late 2009, and like every other business sector, themedia companies are feeling the effects of reduced revenue andsubsequently looking to reduce workforce. Historically, engineer-

ing departments seem to come under the most scrutiny when budget cutsare mandated. Instead of completely turning over the engineering duties toan outside contractor, some are now entering into "sharing" agreements forpersonnel with other stations. This is a real contrast from the past when manystation managers/owners were skeptical about engineers sharing there "scary"formulas for success with other engineers in a market.

The point here is that good broadcast engineeringjobs will be scarcer than trying to land an NFL quar-terback position. Even the suppliers and manufacturers

are cutting back due to reduced capital spending. It

is probably time to start thinking about how to morph

this hobby and the experienceyou gained on the job,to something perhaps completely different, maybe

another industry?

What fulfills you?There is no cookie cutter an-

swer to the question of "how doI move my career to the nextlevel?" as we all have differentbackgrounds, educational lev-els and experience. Perhapsthe most important initial deci-sion you should make is whatis most interesting, fulfillingand pleasurable about yourcurrent job? I find that veryfew people really give thisany thought at all, pos-sibly because they get

wrapped up in day-to-day tasks and do not

allow themselves the time tothink about it. What is perhaps more interesting

is that many workers are feeling extremely stressedby the economy and the possibility of a layoff. It

is easy to understand that anxiety, but considerthis is largely a result from having little control overan uncertain future. Essentially these people havelost control over their destiny. Jack Welch, formerCEO for GE once stated, "If you don't control yourdestiny, someone else will." Taking control of yourdestiny should be high on everyone's priority list.The time to start taking control is not when youget your pink slip; now is the time to create your"plan B" and maybe "Plan C."

Outsourcing yourselfOutsourcing broadcast engineering services is

not new, many markets, particularly the smallerof them, have been using contract engineeringservices for years. I would expect the trend tocontinue. I think there is still tremendous opportunityto create multifaceted service companies that canhandle not only broadcast engineering functions,but perhaps take those skill sets into other publicand private sector projects. If you are willing totake some risk, outsourcing could be an excellentpath to your next level.

There tends to be a correlation between badeconomies and an increase in outsourced labor.We have all heard about or experienced compa-nies that moved certain business processes offshorefor cost savings. This is referred to as BusinessProcess Outsourcing (BPO). tatistics indicate thatthe use of offshore outsourcing has grown nearly11 percent each year since 2004. While thisrepresents a large amount of job losses, keep inmind that the bulk of these positions were typi-cally handled by less -skilled workers. The pointhere is not to minimize the impact BPO has hodon the affected employees and their families butto consider that most of the specific skill sets youhave in your current position would be subject tosome type of BPO. I say most because you shouldexpect hat any IT -related management/operationscould be easily outsourced offshore.

You should also be aware of another trendcalled Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO),as you would gother from the title, this modelprovides higher -level services to be performed from

offshore entities, these services could include Webdevelopment, server hosting, certain engineering/scientific/medical support, etc.

On a smaller scale, there is no rule that outsourc-ing is dcne exclusively from an offshore company;in fact, there is a great deal of opportunity to topinto that market.

Getting involvedThere are three different approaches one can

take to realizing outsourced opportunities. Theyeach have specific benefits and risk levels. Thegreat thi-ig about the outsourcing path is that youcan control your involvement. In my opinion, get-ting involved with outsourcing is the best way to

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MANAGING TECHNOLOGYenter a new industry, if that is your desire. It allowsyou to gain recognition, experience and mostimportantly, contacts in a particular field.

The first and least risky approach is to find avendor who has job requisitions for specific proj-ects. Many of these positions are marketed andmanaged by specialized recruitment companies.In some cases, they will hire you as a temporaryemployee (contractor) to work on their clients'project, typically at the clients' specified location.Pretty much like a real job, but they have a limitedassignment timeframe, typically a year or two.Some of these include certain expensesand sometimes offer benefit packagesand vacation.

The second approach is to workwith a recruiter as a subcontractor.In this arrangement, you could besubcontracting for the recruitment firm,but working with the client directly.Recruiters call this arrangement a "Cto C" or company to company. Gen-erally you will need to form a legalentity (corporation, LLC, etc.) maintainrequired insurances and provide theequipment needed to perform thetask you are contracted for. This ar-rangement typically only covers yourservices, but some contracts allow youto include other employees (yours) ifnecessary. The advantage of takingthis route is that these recruiters are typi-

cally large companies with establishedrelationships that open opportunitiesyou would otherwise not have.

The final option is to subcontractdirectly for a client. In my experience,you will likely be working with a primecontractor who was brought into acompany for the purpose of completinga specific job(s). These projects can lastseveral years. Again you would needto form o legal company and obtain allthe necessary insurances, etc.

In general, this type of on -site outsourc-ing is becoming more prevalent. Largelythese are project -based assignments,but we are seeing more of a trendtoward outsourcing entire operations.For example, Sprint recently enteredinto an outsourcing contract withEricsson to manage its cell networkoperations nationally. Many local, stateand federal government agencies aretaking the same approach to handlingspecific projects or certain portions oftheir infrastructure.

As a starting point, search the Internetfor contract positions. There are dozens

of sites that market these opportunities, includingMonster and Career Builder. Many sites aretargeted at particular industries. find the onesthat cater to technology sectors. Make sure youjoin as many of these site as possible and post aresume and specifically note you are looking forcontract positions.

Hopefully this gave you some motivation toperhaps take your hobby to the next level.

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New Form 323to require multiple FRNs By Harry Martin

In May the FCC ordered changes in the ownership reporting proceduresfor commercial radio and TV stations, expanded the reach of its report-ing rules and ordered its Media Bureau to come up with a Form 323 for

broadcasters to use beginning Nov. 1, 2009, the date all commercial stationsmust file their biennial reports. A copy of the Bureau's proposed form can befound on the on the Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth blog at www.commlawblog.com/2009/08/articles/broadcast/revised-form-323-revealed.

The most striking proposed change -a change not mentioned by the FCCin any of its notices - is that the new Form 323 requires every person or entity

holding an attributable interest must hove his/her/its own FRN which must in turn be reported in thenew form. Those with attributable interests includeofficers, directors, LLC managers or members,general partners in limited partnerships, 5 percentor greater shareholders and individuals or entitieswhose interests exceed certain levels under theequity -debt -plus standards.

This means that by Nov. 1, if the new formis adopted in time, a whole new universe of

DatelineAs of this writing, Nov. 1 is the deadline for submission

of biennial ownership reports for commercial radiostations in all states and territories.

For noncommercial radio stations in Alabama,Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maine, NewHampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island, their biennialownership report deadline is Dec. 1.

Dec. 1 is the deadline for radio stations in Connecticut,Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont andRhode Island to electronically file their Broadcast EEOMid -Term Reports (Form 397) with the FCC.

Dec. 1 is the deadline for radio stations licensed inthe following states to place their annual EEO Reportsin their public files: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia,Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire. Vermont andRhode Island.

people and entities will have to sign up for theirown FRNs, which in turn means they will haveto provide the FCC with their social securitynumbers, employer ID numbers or taxpayer IDnumbers - which are required by the CORESsystem in assigning an FRN. Of course, this as-sumes that the OMB will approve the new formby the Nov. 1 deadline. It is possible that thenew FRN requirement, or other new reporting

requirements, could be rejected by the OMB. Ifthis happens, or if there is a substantial delay,the FCC either will require the filing of biennialreports on Nov. 1 using the existing Form 323,or will postpone the universal biennial reportfiling deadline until it can come up with anacceptable form.

If and when the new form is approved, thenumber of FRNs applied for and issued by theCommission is likely to balloon beyond theagency's processing capabilities. At this point aForm 323 generally requires only a single FRN -the licensee's. If the proposed form is approved,the FCC will suddenly become a repository of avast trove of sensitive information - SSNs, EINs,TINs for tens of thousands of individuals and otherattributable owners. In view of the ever-presentand increasing threat of identity theft, one wouldthink that Federal agencies would be reluctant tocollect such data. Additionally, reporting entities- licensees and their various officers, directors,stockholders and others - will have to keep trackof the multiple FRNs they are required to includein their reports.

Plus, the new form requires all FRN informationto be consistent among all reports, i.e., if anindividual or entity listed in one report reports aparticular FRN, then that same FRN should be usedin all other reports in which that individual or entityhappens to be listed. The unstated problem here isthat, historically, the FCC has not limited FRNs on aone -to -a -customer basis. As a result, any individualor entity might have several different FRNs. In orderto achieve the consistency mandated by the newform, respondents will have to take pains to usethe correct FRNs, and will have to hope that allother respondents do likewise.

The Commission appears not to have recognizedthe likely impact of this change. In its defense ofits new form, as presented to the OMB, nothing issaid about the new requirement to report FRNs forevery attributable interest holder. In fact, the FCCsumma* concludes that "[t]here is no need forconfidentiality with [the revised Form 323]" andthe revised form "does not address any privatematters of a sensitive nature."

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Here in the wired worldGood IP codecs now have ultra -low delay coding like

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Fixing bad wirelessNo technology can fix a channel as

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cally increasing the amount of data sent and received.About the worst thing you can do to a congested channelis switch to a data transport that requires more data, asthat usually increases overall congestion and makes thesituation worse.

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Comrex Access (center) with Wimax modem (left) Inmarsatterminal (right) and a variety of 3G and Wi-fi modems (front)

takes place via UDP in the lowest layer, on additionallayer checks whether packets have been received anddecides whether it's worth it to request a resend. In ad-dition, this congestion manager has license to reducecodec overhead and step down to modes with lowernetwork utilization dynamically, in essence riding thegain of the data output. Tests show this can allow rea-sonable operation on networks with moderately highpacket loss, without gumming up the works with a lot of

overhead data.

Andy Denoncour of the Comrex engineering team specs out a3 -mile 5.8GHz IP radio link.

4G and other optionsA few stations are lucky enough to be

located in cities chosen for early deploymentof 4G Wimax services, and are having goodsuccess on these networks. Wimax offershigher throughput and lower latency andjitter than 3G networks, providing a "wire-like" experience to users. Deployment hasslowed during the economic rough patch, butsome of the cities on the roadmap for 2009include Chicago, Dallas and Philadelphia.Verizon is leading the charge with deployingthe main 4G competitor to Wimax, calledLTE, and plans to have a handful of citiesonline by the end of 2009.

Another attractive network for IP codecs isthe Inmarsat BGAN network, which utilizesportable satellite terminals that are everdecreasing in cost and size. The BGANnetwork also sports a per -minute cost fora codec-capable IP channel that is a frac-tion of what previous generation satellitenetworks charged. With BGAN, worriesabout coverage are non-existent, as longas a reasonable view of the sky in the di-rection of the nearest satellite is achieved.And the terminals can be set up in minutesby non -technical users.

Some manufacturers have introduced simple,low-cost versions of their IP codecs, and theseproducts mate well with the new breed ofinexpensive IP point-to-point radios. Manyof these work in the relatively uncongested5.8GHz unlicensed band, and carry enoughbandwidth to provide full -duplex uncom-pressed audio links. Several brands are avail-able in weather-proof packages with built-indirectional antennas and cost less than $500per end. These make an attractive alternativefor cross -city links, or even for extending IPaccess to non -wired locations.

Migration to IP audio can save money aswell as offer new choices in the way audiois shipped for remotes, STLs and other real-time links. As the demand for mobile dataincreases, so will these choices. It's wise tokeep an eye on this changing market whenconsidering solutions.

Hartnett Is technical director of Comrex.

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Tips, tricks, hints and moreFreeware

Sometimes replacement is the only option. This is often true withsoftware. But when the software is something critical such as

an audio editor, it might become a budgetary issue. Recently, whenAdobe Audition added ASIO support, the ability to record somethingwhile editing something else went away. Several users had noticedit, but there was'no simple solution other than to upgrade to the latestversion. A simple solution is a freeware program called Wavosaur

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one way to make things neater is to use a wire-less keyboard/mouse combination. The LogitechEX 100 cordless desktop is an excellent option.It operates reliably up to 20 feet away from theworkstation transmitter and two can be used side-

by -side on the same desktop. The keyboard hasa sleek design and the mouse will work in bothleft-handed and right-handed modes. It appearsthis model has been replaced. A current unit isthe 5520.

Switch N Senseany automation systems utilize the

surement Computing SystemsSwitch N Sense -8 USB converter box forcue closure inputs. The Switch N Senseis an instrumentation interface with differ-ential isolated inputs designed to handleup to 500Vac or dc. Its use for broadcastautomation requires an external powersupply, which means another wall -wartto clutter up the dc strip or a 9V batteryto be replaced regularly. However, theunit has a 5V regulator on the circuitboard, and with the addition of twotack -soldered leads this can be made toprovide the voltage to operate the inputs. Simplylift open the cover, and solder wires to both endsof capacitor C2. Connect the positive lead ofthe capacitor to switch and bring it bock to the A

sides of the inputs. Then connect the negative leadfrom C2 to the B sides of the inputs. If desired, asmall picofuse can be added to the positive leadto protect the power supply.


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JBLControl 2P By Chris Wygal, CBRE

/nasmuch as we try to monitor and tweak our audio mixes, feeds andproduction pieces, sometimes situations arise where we must evaluateaudio on the run. Voice-over booths, production trucks and engineering

room monitoring are all environments where precise evaluation of audio iscritical, and 20Hz to 20kHz is not absolutely necessary. In addition, manytimes these scenarios are made difficult by oversized speakers and the needfor an amplifier. The JBL Control 2P compact powered reference monitors arethe perfect solution for high -quality audio referencing where space is limitedand accurate monitoring is vital.

The Control 2P stereo pair is designed to allowfor installation nearly anywhere, especially wherespace is tight. The speakers are shipped withtwo snap -on pedestals that optimize the listeningangle when the speakers are set on a desktop.The master speaker (which houses the amplifiersfor both speakers) weighs only 5.5 pounds andthe extension speaker weighs 4.5 pounds making

Performance at a glance80Hz - 20kHz

frequency response

35W poweredspeakers

0.75" tweeter,5.25" woofer

Shielded transducers

Wall -mount capable

both simple to wall mount. Each speaker standsapproximately 9" high, 6" deep and 6" wide andis equipped with a 5.25" low frequency driverand 0.75" dome tweeter. The crossover point is at4.2kHz. Both speakers combined will produce anSPL of 115dB with a frequency response of 80Hzto 20kHz. All inputs to the Control 2P connect atthe master speaker via balanced Neutrik comboXLR-I /4" TRS jacks or unbalanced RCA jacks. The

system has an internal peak limiter, which servesas overload protection.

An added feature on the Control 2P speakerpair is a 3.5mm headphone jack located on theside of the master speaker. The speakers mutewhen headphones are plugged in, allowing forprivate listening. A dial is situated next to theheadphone jack for volume control of the speakersand headphones.

Get connectedAll connections and controls are located on the

back of the master speaker. Power for both speakeramplifiers and dc power input are located on themaster speaker as is a high frequency adjustment.The HF adjustment provides -2dB or +2dB highfrequency roll off. Unbalanced and balanced inputsmake the Control 2P handy in every audio systemsetup. The mounting bracket attachment points onboth speakers are compatible with 74-20 TPI fit-tings and allow for the attachment of the optionalMTC-2P wall mounting bracket. Each speaker hasa safety bar tor an optional safety cable or lanyard,which provides added safety when mounting thespeakers overhead. The extension speaker (whichserves as the "left" speaker in the system) connectsto the master speaker via a '/4" to bare terminalcable (the extension speaker has red and blackspring loaded bare wire connectors).

Both speakers are covered by a black metal grill

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that protects the LF and HF drivers, port tube andtwo LEDS. The red LED will flash if the system isoverdriven and nearing thermal protection mode.When the LED is on continuously, the system shouldbe turned off and allowed to cool. This feature isan added bonus that warns the user when he ismisusing the speakers. The white LED is simply anindicator that the system is powered on.

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simply is loud. Generating an SPL well past 100dB,the pair provides excellent stereo monitoring whereambient noise is present and acoustics are lessthan perfect. Tight spaces, small recording rooms,trucks and engineering spaces are ideal environ-ments for the Control 2P pair, and users will findthe performance and sound reproduction the systemprovides to be the right solution.

( MD EXPRESSYOURSELF.

Wygal is the station engineer at Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA.

Edda's note: Field Reports are an exclusive Radio manrizine featurefor radio broadcasters. Each report is prepared by well -qualified staff ata radio station. production facility or consulting oompany.

These reports are performed by the industry, for the industry. Manu-facturer support is limited to providing ban equ.pment and to aiding theauthor if requested.

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Harris HPX

In June 2009 we took delivery of what has become my favorite transmitter.After 30+ years in broadcasting, most transmitters don't get me excited.You hook them up and then go back to what you were doing before you

installed it. The HPX series from Harris right off the truck is just sexy (pleasedon't tell my wife I said this!)

It appears Harris did some serious homework on this transmitter. It really doeslook good. It came in two cabinets: one for the power supply and the other forthe exciter, IPA, PA and controls. I understand there is a kit to separate theseboxes; however, my configuration is side -by -side. The combined measurements

are 64" wide, 35" deep by 78" high. For a40kW transmitter, this is a pretty small footprint. I

was glad to see a slightly higher box that made

Performance at a glanceIntegrated RF and

control interface

Separate high voltagepower supply

VGA GUI foradvanced control

and diagnostics

74 -wave groundedcathode design

Analog and/orHD Radio operation

Two cabinets in64'W x 35"D x 72"H

for a smaller amount of floor space used up byone transmitter.

Installation time on the HPX is very short. In fact,this was the easiest high power FM I have everinstalled. This is because all the control connectionsbetween the two cabinets are plug-in connectors,and the three phase wires are on a WAGO con-nector. The high voltage connection between thetwo cabinets is about long. Remote control con-nections are also on a WAGO connector behind afront panel. They are easy to get to even with thepower on. The entire component layout just makessense because parts are clearly marked and locatedin a logical location, as well as easily accessible.

By Bruce Roberts

Primary power is connected behind a panel on thefront ... again a convenient location.

The 4CX 20,000C PA tube installation wasquick and easy. There was plenty of room to getmy hands in the cavity and install the tube. Har-ris has continued the Flex Patch to allow makingquick changes to bypass defective stages shoulda problem arise.

Get insideThe controller is like nothing I have ever seen

before. Software updates are done via a CF flashcard. There is no battery backup to remember thelast mode but it appears this is written to the CFcard. The 0' is located behind the control paneldoor that hinges down. We recently received asoftware update that just required removing the

I would buy thistransmitter againand hope in the

near future to seemore of these at

our facility.


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old CF and installing the new one. Down timewas only about 3 seconds.

It took only a few hours to get this box ready totest into a dummy load. When you apply filamentvoltage, the shorting solenoid energizing will getyour attention; however, when the high voltageis applied there is a soft -start sequence that isquiet and easy on the nerves: No loud clangof a relay, no light dimming, just a nice gradualincrease in power.

I got a chance to test the VSWR pro-tection circuit. It seems in the process ofcleaning a section of 3 78" rigid line forthe inside building, a rag was left in asection of line. The HPX said no thanks, Idon't like this load and shut down. Aftera few tries, we swept the line and foundthe rag and all was well.

My csk, -ion to wait for the release ofthe HPX was based on the thought thatnot only is this an efficient transmitter, butthis was a transmitter designed for IBOC,not a transmitter modified to pass IBOC.Also, this being the new kid, it is goingto get the full support and attention thatI wanted for this station. I currently amresponsible for more than 10 transmittersmade by several excellent companies,but this one is papa's new baby.

I worked with SCMS, the Harris chan-nel partner, when I bought the transmitter,

and I would buy this transmitter again.I hope in the near future to see more ofthese at our facility.

Roberts is the chief engineer of Apex Broad-casting, Charleston, SC.

Editor's note Field Reports are an exclusive Radermagazine feature for radio Orriarfrasters Each report isprepared by well -qualified staff at a radio station. produc-tion facility or consulting company.

These reports are performed by the industry. for theindustry. Manufacturer support a limited to providing loanequipment and to airing the author if requested.

It is the resporsibility of Redo magazine to publish theresults of any device tested, positive or negative. No reportshould be considered an endorsement or disapproval byRado magazine.

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Digital to analog direct boxARX Systems

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SIGN OFFby Erin Shipps, associate editor

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Do you remember?In August we ran a few photos of

Steve Johnson's excellent collection

of radios. This month, we're tuningin on his tube testers. All information

courtesy of Steve's website.First, the antique Supreme 85C

tube tester is the Great Grand-daddy of all corner drug storetube testers. This was mode forradio shops front counters. It's anearly Supreme 85C Tube Testerdesigned to allow customers totest their own vacuum tubes. The

tube chart and operating instructions pull out ona wooden slide from the front bottom.

Next, is a Confidence Special tube tester.When Supreme Instruments founder Jewell R.

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Social networking. Huge buzzwords, everyone's doing it. Well, 67percent are doing it anyway. According to Jacobs Media's TechSurvey V for 2009, two-thirds of people surveyed visit and/or haveprofiles on social networking sites, up from 57 percent in last year'spoll. Women, fans of alternative and active/mainstream rock, and18 -34 -year -olds are the most avid social networkers. In fact, 82percent of alternative partisans use sites like MySpace and Facebook.

But a key finding in this study is how social networking has caught onamong older demographicsand classic rockers. Morethan half of those who listento stations that specializein the Rolling Stones, LedZeppelin and Pink Floydspend time on these socialnetworking outlets.

Another big story in thisresearch is Facebook.Among all respondents, 43percent now visit or havebuilt a profile on Facebook,compared to 38 percentfor the long-time pioneer,MySpace. In fact, Facebookholds its lead among bothgenders, as well as thevarious age groups.


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Williams left SupremeInstruments in the 1930s,

he started the ApparatusDesign Company inlittle Rock Arkansasand manufactured these"Confidence" and othermodel tube testers.

Finally, the TriplettModel 1310 tube tes-ter tests early 4- and5 -pin tubes from the1920s and 1930s. It

is a Triplett 1210 testerin the Triplett 1211-Acase, which was also available separately. Thisis a working tester that uses an 01A tube. Thetube settings are listed on the metal plates on eachside of the case.

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