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Broadcasters Harden Networks as FM Transmitters Gain Power · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to the RedTech daily podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, bringing you the latest insights and updates from the global radio
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  broadcast and digital audio industries.
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  Today, we'll cover a range of topics including Nautel's new power boost, the conclusion of the
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  "Good to Great" series, and the rise of online music in Portugal.
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  We'll also touch on Radio TechCon's free ticket offer, Mónica de la Fuente's new role at AEQ,
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  and more.
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  Let's dive in!
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  Storm season might be on or off where you are, but broadcasters have a crucial role during
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  such times, providing essential information.
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  Wheatstone's "Checklist for Hardening Your Network Against Disaster" is a valuable
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  resource, packed with tips that range from obvious to complex.
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  From installing fireproof cabling to doubling key equipment, it prompts broadcasters to
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  evaluate their network's preparedness.
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  Importantly, this guidance is free—just add effort.
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  Nautel has unveiled its new VX8 and VX10 transmitters, expanding the VX Series power
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  range up to ten kilowatts.
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  These analog FM transmitters offer a compact, cost-effective solution for higher-power main,
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  standby, and N+1 FM applications.
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  Their modular design separates the transmitter into exciter, splitter, combiner, and
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  amplifiers, allowing for easy installation and service.
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  Notably, no assembly weighs over fifty pounds.
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  The VX8 and VX10 include features like solderless power amplifier pallets,
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  front-access filters, and support for various streaming inputs.
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  Shipments start in the first quarter of 2027.
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  Thirty lessons ago, we started with the idea that winning is a choice.
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  Greatness is, too, but success can be dangerous.
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  When ratings rise, revenue follows, and complacency can set in.
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  Great radio isn't just competent—it's intentional.
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  It creates moments and leads audiences.
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  Great stations know their identity, prioritize their audience, and innovate instead of merely
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  retaining listeners.
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  They plan, adapt, and focus on details, making daily choices that define their brand and
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  culture.
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  Greatness isn't a destination—it's a continuous journey.
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  A recent study by Marktest reveals that 63% of people aged 15 and older in mainland Portugal
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  listen to music online, equating to approximately 5.4 million individuals.
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  Smartphones are the most popular device for this activity, used by 54% of the population.
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  The study highlights the prevalence of online music listening among younger demographics,
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  with near-universal adoption among those aged 15 to 34.
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  The data underscores the significance of digital audio consumption in Portugal.
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  Radio TechCon is offering free tickets through its bursary scheme for the November 23 event in
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  London.
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  Around ten percent of the spots are reserved for those facing barriers to attendance, such
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  as under-represented backgrounds in engineering or financial constraints.
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  The bursary includes travel and accommodation aid.
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  Sponsors like CGI, BFBS, and Global support the initiative.
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  The application deadline is November 1, and tickets usually cost one hundred eighty pounds
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  plus VAT.
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  Mónica de la Fuente has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of AEQ, a Spanish broadcast
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  technology company, during the IBC 2026 trade show in Amsterdam.
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  With over a decade of experience at AEQ, she previously led its marketing and communications
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  department.
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  De la Fuente is the first woman to lead the company, which boasts 45 years of industry
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  experience.
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  Her priorities include strengthening market position, guiding technology development, and
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  enhancing customer relations.
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  Areal has named 2M Audio GmbH as its official distributor in Switzerland.
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  This partnership provides local access to Areal’s SR1 spatial reference headphone system
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  and Upmix Engine hardware processor.
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  The SR1 allows for professional immersive monitoring up to 7.1.4 channels and is suitable
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  for music production and broadcasting.
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  The Upmix Engine enhances stereo sources across multichannel setups.
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  2M Audio will handle sales, demos, and technical inquiries, with a demo room available
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  for testing Areal’s technologies.
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  Inovonics emphasizes that a station’s broadcast stream needs the same level of monitoring as
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  its transmitter.
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  Their 611 Streaming Monitor does just that, tracking audio loss, stream loss, internet
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  loss, stuck metadata, buffer underruns, and high ping.
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  It logs data, sends notifications via email and SMS, and controls remote outputs.
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  The 611 provides a rolling 24-hour history with detailed graphs of audio levels, buffer use,
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  and ping times, making issue identification straightforward.
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  It supports streaming protocols like HTTPS, Icecast, Shoutcast, and HLS, with SNMP and web
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  control for comprehensive management.
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  Wheatstone suggests that if you're replacing your streaming personal computer with another
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  Windows computer, consider the Wheatstream Duo.
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  It offers stream provisioning for two channels with four outputs each, audio processing, and
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  metadata support.
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  As a Linux appliance, it provides reliability without the hassle of Windows updates.
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  The Wheatstream Duo is compatible with standard content delivery networks and streaming
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  platforms, integrates metadata from most playback automation systems, and can enhance
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  any studio setup, including WheatNet IP and AES67 systems.
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  WorldCast Systems is boosting its Ecreso FM AiO Series to five kilowatts, offering a
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  cost-effective and compact solution for high-power FM broadcasting.
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  The AiO Series features hot-swappable fans and power supply modules, allowing for quick field
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  repairs.
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  It integrates Ecreso’s signature capabilities, including a five-band audio processor and
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  Icecast web streaming.
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  This design minimizes downtime and reduces the need for specialized tools, lowering
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  broadcasters' Total Cost of Ownership.
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  To read more about these stories and explore a wealth of industry insights, visit our website
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  at redtech.pro.
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  Thank you for tuning into today's episode of RedTech daily podcast, powered by artificial
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  intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark, and we'll be back tomorrow with more updates from the world of
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  radio broadcast and digital audio.
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  Until then, stay informed and stay connected.