How Britain’s first radio station launched in a muddy Essex field 100 years ago – before the BBC existed
Radio historian Tim Wander talks to Rhodri Marsden about the fascinating birth of broadcasting in the UK. Its signal was […]
Radio station snafu bricks some Mazda infotainment systems
Some Mazda owners in the Seattle area are stuck with bricked infotainment systems after listening to a particular radio station. […]
How does my radio work?
How is a small budget pocket radio able to recreate all the atmosphere and sounds of a football match? BBC […]
Ofcom invites applications for third round of small-scale DAB multiplex licences
Applications have opened for the third round of small-scale DAB radio multiplex licences for 25 areas across England, Northern Ireland, […]
Crystal Radios – Construction, Listening, and Contesting
Through the popularity of Facebook, crystal radio enthusiasts from around the world participate in groups such as the Crystal Radio […]
Working From Home / Broadcasting From Home
Hopefully, the pandemic is now on the wane. And here’s how national radio broadcasting on the BBC now works – it’s […]
The UK’s first permanent small-scale DAB multiplex launches!
The UK’s first permanent small-scale DAB multiplex fires up this week marking another milestone in the UK’s radio landscape. Test […]
How much energy is used to deliver and listen to radio?
Is FM radio more energy-efficient than DAB? Do transmitters or audio devices consume the most electricity? What effect will switching […]
Audiotrain Webinars: “How to Use the BBC Archive to Create a Richer Programme or Podcast”
Since March, Audiotrain has been running a series of weekly online masterclasses and courses that are available to watch online. […]
Proper Microphone Hygiene
Here are some guidelines that you can follow to keep your microphones in great working order and make sure they […]