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“TWiRT” is your go to show if you want to get behind the scenes on what makes broadcasting possible. The show addresses common issues as well as explaining past experiences from a wide array of hosts who each come from a different background in radio technology. This show is a must for any tech geek or for anyone who is interested in what goes on behind the boards and wires.

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On This Week in Radio Tech, we're exploring how cloud-based monitoring, intelligent alerting, and centralized site management are changing the way we maintain broadcast operations. Mike Hutchins, Director of Technical Services, and Josh Bohn, Preside... more

What can a recording engineer teach a radio engineer—and what can radio teach someone behind the recording console? On episode 820 of This Week in Radio Tech, Bruce Roberts joins Kirk Harnack to explore how working in both worlds sharpens his ears, s... more

Bill Eaton has long been the sort of broadcast engineer who puts new technology to work early—going all the way back to one of the first DOCSIS cable modems bringing Internet service into the home. Today, as Chief Engineer at Oyster Radio, Bill is es... more

For more than 40 years, C-band satellite distribution has been a workhorse for radio and television broadcasters — but another big chunk of that spectrum is going away - leaving almost nothing for program distributors to use. On TWiRT Episode 818, Ma... more

This Week in Radio Tech comes to you from IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, where the broadcast world is gathering to show us what comes next. In Episode 817, we get early access to some of the industry’s technical innovators and discover how they’re responding... more

The FCC has adopted new cybersecurity requirements for Emergency Alert System equipment—but turning the language of a Report and Order into practical procedures at a real broadcast facility isn’t always straightforward. What equipment is covered? Wha... more

ow can a modern FM transmitter produce 10,000 watts of RF power from such a surprisingly compact package? On episode 815 of This Week in Radio Tech, GatesAir’s Paul Barzizza joins Kirk Harnack for a close look inside the company’s new GX Series of FM... more

Broadcast engineering is a family affair for Amanda Hopp and her father, Cris Alexander. Amanda is Chief Engineer for Crawford Broadcasting’s Denver stations, while Cris serves as Director of Engineering for the entire company. On this episode of TWi... more

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Josh Bohn
MaxxKonnect executive involved with MonitorMax
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Episode: TWiRT Ep. 821 - What's the State of My Empire?
Mike Hutchins
MaxxKonnect executive involved with MonitorMax
MaxxKonnect
Episode: TWiRT Ep. 821 - What's the State of My Empire?
Ricky Lee
CEO of AIIR
AIIR
Episode: TWiRT Ep. 821 - What's the State of My Empire?
Bruce Roberts
Recording engineer and broadcast engineer; owner of ARP Studios and Homegrown Radio
ARP Studios, Homegrown Radio
Episode: TWiRT Ep. 820 - Home Grown Radio with Bruce Roberts
Bill Eaton
Engineer in Florida, Oyster Radio
Oyster Radio
Episode: TWiRT Ep. 819 - AI and Pi with Bill Eaton
Mark Johnson
President of LinkUp Communications
LinkUp Communications
Episode: TWiRT Ep. 818 - What's Next After C-Band Satellite?
Marcos O'Rourke
Engineering Manager at LinkUp Communications
LinkUp Communications
Episode: TWiRT Ep. 818 - What's Next After C-Band Satellite?
Maryann Seidler
Thimeo team member (mentioned in booth segment)
Thimeo
Episode: TWiRT Ep. 817 - Early Access to IBC 2026 in Amsterdam
Jay Tyler
Speaker from AIR/infrastructure specialist
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Episode: TWiRT Ep. 817 - Early Access to IBC 2026 in Amsterdam

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Kirk Harnack
Host of This Week In Radio Tech

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TWiRT Ep. 815 - LDMOS Technology in FM Transmitters with Paul Barzizza
Q: Tell us about how the GX transmitter handles power and why it can fit 10 kilowatts in five rack units.
The GX uses a modular palette approach with individual FETs; multiple PA pallets share the load, and the design includes a combiner and reject loads that balance power so you can achieve 10 kW in a compact footprint. Palettes are hot-swappable, and the system is designed to stay on air even if one palette fails.
TWiRT Ep. 807 - Today's FM Radio Technology with William Harrison
Q: What are the practical challenges of HD radio ballgame mode and timing?
Back timing is required to account for HD encoding delays, STL path delays, and other processing delays; ballgame mode helps ensure listeners hear the intended analog portion in sync with live events, but perfect synchronization is difficult due to multiple paths and receiver interpretations.
TWiRT Ep. 807 - Today's FM Radio Technology with William Harrison
Q: How has not being an NPR affiliate affected programming at WETA?
The move away from NPR affiliation did not dramatically change core programming; the station still relied on a minimal amount of NPR content and focused on local and classical music programming, adjusting funding and operations accordingly.
TWiRT Ep. 802 - Generative AI in Broadcasting with John Pooley
Q: What is Generative AI and how is it different from other AI types?
Generative AI relies on large language models and neural networks to generate text, images, and other content, with an emphasis on how models simulate brain-like processes and the importance of context, prompting, and data management.
TWiRT Ep. 801 - WELY - Rising From the Ashes with Erick Burnstad
Q: What sparked the project and what does the social post represent that the episode centers on?
Erick describes the initiative to purchase and revive the Ely AM/FM station, bringing life back to a community station after years of disrepair, and explains the motivation behind sharing the rebuild journey.

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This show centers on broadcast technology and engineering, with a steady stream of deep-dive conversations about transmitter networks, IP-based distribution, studio gear, and cybersecurity within radio operations. Episodes frequently feature engineers, network executives, and vendor representatives who share hands-on insights about building resilient infrastructures, modernizing facilities, and integrating automation and cloud-based tools. Sponsors from hardware and software providers appear across episodes, underscoring a practical, tools-forward approach. Noteworthy is the consistent focus on real-world lab-to-studio applications, practical troubleshooting, and forward-looking discussions about evolving formats (IP playout, cloud workflow... more

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