From his initial role as a board operator to becoming a network engineer, Tyler looks back on the achievements, blunders, and the team that made it all happen. Tune in for the Thanksgiving gratitude broadcast.

Terrible news is emerging from my neighbors in Winona, MN this evening, as they experienced a tower collapse due to the strong winds we've been having today. The collapse affected KGSL, K254CM, and K268DJ, along with other STL links.

Exciting news about the future of Fully Modulated is coming your way for 2026! Stay tuned for updates and insights on what lies ahead. #Innovation #2026

Controversial opinion: public internet can rival satellite for dependability through clever redundancy. We discuss setups involving fiber, Starlink, and 5G, offer testing advice, and share insights from practical experiences. What would you include in your backup system today?

Is traditional satellite comfort or the daring assurance of the internet the way forward? We explore FCC auction dynamics, hybrid systems, and crafting resilient fail over solutions that truly function. What ensures your broadcast remains live when the primary feed fails?

Careless engineering, not hacking: Don’t blame “hackers” when you leave Barix boxes exposed with default passwords. Never put your Barix on the public internet! This is 100% preventable.

The evolving landscape of spectrum allocation may lead to an IP-centric distribution with C-band. Explore strategies for maintaining redundancy against weather, construction, and cloud issues. Are you ready to rethink reliability? What is your preferred backup method?

The FCC is gearing up to auction off the rest of the C-Band spectrum. What does this mean for broadcast radio? Let's dig into it on the latest episode of Fully Modulated. apple.co/4rjxsm2

Who’s ready to ditch C-Band? Because it’s coming. Big telco always gets their way. FCC aiming to auction off the last piece of C-Band by 2027. Broadcasters and radio, get ready for another move! #spectrum #broadcast #wireless

Could AM stereo make a comeback against FM? Discover the historical backdrop, tech details, and intriguing stories that fuel this debate. Tune in and tell us: enduring fact, mere legend, or the next big thing? Probably not the latter, but dreaming is fun! #AMvsFM #RadioRevolution

I’ve been saying this for a while: Broadcasters follow all the rules, fill out all the forms, and we stand at the ready to help local civil authorities spread important messages. The civil authorities don’t use it at best, and they use entirely wrong at worst. www.radioworld.com/columns-and-...

A YouTube deep dive into AM stereo revealed its surprising sound quality, comparable to FM. From C-QUAM to Harris AMS G1, I explore its brilliance and the missed opportunity it represents. Could this have been radio’s greatest missed chance? Share your thoughts.

Good news: your stations website didn’t crash. Bad news: Cloudflare did. So technically, everyone thinks you crashed. Fun!

Always thought AM was just noise? Think again. We delve into the fascinating tale of AM stereo, the innovation that almost revitalized music on the AM band. Discover the demos, FCC intrigues, and equipment that brought it to life. Did you ever experience AM in stereo? #AMradio #TechHistory

Trying to upload a clip for the new episode on Spotify for Creators and it’s a never ending login roundabout. Want to make a podcast? Hope you like re-authenticating every 3 clicks! #spotify

Just dropped a fresh episode on AM Stereo’s wild ride. Music on AM really could’ve been something else! 🎙️ Listen in and hear what you’ve been missing: apple.co/43BHPYd

If voices sound like they’re under a wet blanket, you’re not imagining it. We break down compression, bandwidth, and simple ways to get cleaner sound today. Try the A/B test in your car and tell us: which source wins for you and why? #SiriusXM #FMRadio #AMRadio

Music at 48 kbps isn't "acceptable." We delve into why satellite radio often lacks depth, how FM/HD and streaming services surpass it, and what experts do to enhance audio quality. Are you prepared to experience the difference and elevate your audio setup? Which source do you rely on the most?

Do you notice a difference when switching from SiriusXM to FM? Discover how codecs and bitrates affect sound quality and why satellite prioritizes variety over audio fidelity. Learn about solutions, debunk myths, and what most miss. Do you prefer ease or sound excellence? #AudioQuality #SoundChoice

Have you switched from SiriusXM to FM and noticed a more expansive sound? We explore why satellite radio sacrifices audio quality for variety, including codecs and bitrates. Discover solutions, debunk myths, and see what listeners often overlook. Do you value convenience or sound clarity?

As November arrives, radio stations nationwide are transitioning to nonstop Christmas tunes. While some will revert to their usual programming in January, others are merely maintaining operations until the company reveals a fresh format. 🎄📻

Sorry to hear Tunwall Radio is closing after 21 years. Some of the custom switchers Steve built for the stations I engineer are absolute works of art. Reliable, well-designed, and built to last. Thanks for decades of quality broadcast engineering

New episode of Fully Modulated is out. We break down real-world Barix codec hijacks and share simple ways to keep your station’s audio secure. Tune in for practical advice and a few surprising stories. #RadioTech #BroadcastSecurity fullymodulated.com/barix-codec-...

Deployed new Sencore units yesterday + 6 hours of driving = exhausted. Today’s reward? A calendar full of meetings. Living the dream over here. Here. We. Go.

Over 600 broadcast devices are exposed online right now. Hackers are exploiting them. Learn how these attacks happen and protect your station on the latest Fully Modulated. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or fullymodulated.com

Check out the latest Fully Modulated episode! We’re breaking down simple ways to keep Barix audio codecs safe and your radio station on the air for more than five minutes. No panic, just practical tips for smart broadcasting. 🎧 #RadioTech #BroadcastEngineering

I love what I do. Broadcast engineering, the radio business... all of it. Yeah, I see where this industry is headed. But I'm going to ride this out and make the most of it while it's still here. No regrets. ❤️ 📻

Is your radio station at risk from cyber attacks? Discover the latest episode on signal hijacking and learn how to safeguard your broadcast. Tune into Fully Modulated on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or visit fullymodulated.com for essential advice. #CyberSecurity #RadioSafety

Everyone and their mother has a self help podcast telling you to find your purpose. I found mine: talking to literally nobody about broadcast engineering while slowly descending into madness. Self help is overrated, transmitter troubleshooting is forever. 🎙️📡

Changed my car clock after the time change? Nah, I'm playing the long game. See you in March when it magically fixes itself. Work smarter, not harder.

Kudos to Microsoft for making Windows Updates my top source of late-night registry edits and existential crises as a broadcast engineer. Thrilled to learn my 2016 equipment is now "outdated" for no clear reason. Compulsory updates? Call it progress! #WindowsUpdate #ObsoleteByDesign

Ridiculousness was 90% of MTV's schedule. What will they air for endless hours now? Teen Mom marathons? Catfish reruns? A camera pointed at their empty lobby?

Halloween ended 9 hours ago which means radio stations have been playing Christmas music for 8 hours and 59 minutes. The math checks out. 🎅📻 #FullyModulated

Happy Halloween! 🎃

KNAC makes a legendary comeback! I typically skip programming updates—there's a lot out there—but this is massive! Although I didn't grow up in California or tune into the original FM, I fondly remember streaming KNAC.com. #RadioRenaissance

Most broadcast engineers know what is critical and what is not, and what can be on-premises and what can’t. Also, a good engineer knows that you need a reliable backup Internet connection, but how about your cloud provider? Have you thought about that one? Let’s talk about it.

Do you have backup internet for your business? Radio stations need similar cloud backups. During an AWS outage, stations with only AWS went silent, but those with AWS and Azure backups continued broadcasting. Relying on one provider is risky; multi-cloud solutions are smarter.

New job needs Cisco skills so I'm buying a used Catalyst 3850 from some guy on Marketplace. Either walking out with a switch to practice VLANs on or becoming a cautionary tale. Honestly 50/50 at this point. 🤷‍♂️

I guess it’s Microsoft’s turn? If I was Google I’d be worried to do any updates. #ItsAlwaysDNS

Ongoing joke at this point but I feel there is some major pushback on @microsoft.com bad decisions with #Windows 11, so maybe?

AWS outages can disrupt the internet, impacting broadcasters relying on one cloud provider and causing financial losses. A multi-cloud strategy is better than depending on a single provider. #radio #broadcast #technology

Relying only on AWS for your station's automation without a backup is risky, as shown by Monday's outage. Imagine losing your 7 a.m. broadcast slot on a busy workday. Tune in tomorrow as we discuss why a multi-cloud strategy is crucial. #BroadcastTech

Monday's AWS outage was a wake-up call for radio. You wouldn't rely on single internet with no backup. Don't rely on single cloud provider either. AWS primary, Azure backup. Just like Spectrum + Lumen. 🎧 Listen at FullyModulated.com #Broadcasting #AWS

Anyone else miss those green bars? 📺

I kind of want to pull power on it…

MTV played it safe, but The Box let viewers choose every video, from underground rap to banned hits, with a call. The Box revolutionized cable TV until MTV bought it. Discover this story on Fully Modulated. #BroadcastIndustry #MusicTelevision #Streaming #FullyModulated #TheBox

Dave absolutely nails it on the AWS outage. But here’s the catch-22: when the internet goes down, how do you GET real-time alerts, news, and critical info? Radio and TV. That’s where. They don’t depend on DNS or any cloud service. Radio still matters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFvh...

Tesla dropping FM from entry models proves the 'AM interference' excuse was BS. They just want to kill broadcast radio entirely. Local stations & emergency alerts lose. 🎙️ #radio #broadcasting #Tesla #LocalRadio

Seeing weird network hiccups at a few of our stations this morning — looks like the massive #AWSdown outage might be the culprit. Anyone else seeing cloud service issues on-site or in automation chains? www.cnn.com/business/liv... #AmazonOutage #broadcasttech

This is what local radio looks like in 2025. When federal workers in Las Vegas couldn’t pay for groceries during the shutdown, KSHP activated 400+ business partners and handed out vouchers for gas, food, and repairs. No waiting. Just help.