Kirk Harnack

Building a radio station was surprisingly straightforward with pre-engineered drawings. A concrete pad, a crane, and the building was set. Even powering it up was an adventure with a rare Energy Onyx transmitter, now serving as a reliable backup. #RadioTech #Engineering

FCC inspection coming someday… are you ready? On TWiRT 792, Ched Keiler explains how the new SBE Self-Inspection Guides can keep your station compliant and confident. Smart tools. Real-world process. Immediate impact. 🎥 Watch now. buff.ly/8MiP9MT

Remember old TDM audio systems? Every source, from mics to speakers, had to go back to a central rack room for mixing and routing. It meant tons of cabling! IP audio changes everything, fitting thousands of signals onto a single CAT6 cable, drastically simplifying setups.

Broadcast engineers face a tough choice: constant travel or losing staff. This business pivoted to local corporate AV and houses of worship, leveraging similar IP-based tech like Dante and AES67. It's about keeping the team happy and bringing expertise home.

Moving a major market radio station during a building demolition was a massive challenge. We kept everything on air, moving installed equipment into a new facility with minimal downtime. This wall shows the TDM cabling chaos before modern IP systems. #RadioTech #Broadcasting

Station ownership isn't for the faint of heart. Broadcasting is tough, with a focus on local content and engineering challenges like video integration. The biggest hurdles? Finding good salespeople and engineers. #Broadcasting #Engineering #Media

Advanced microphone arrays offer broadcast-quality sound, even in conference rooms. This steerable technology, used in sports broadcasting, picks up exactly what's needed, minimizing unwanted noise. #AudioTech #Broadcast

Imagine equipping luxury train cars with custom AV tech, satellite TV, and live video feeds from the locomotive! This project integrated advanced tech into moving business cars and a unique 'Operation Lifesaver' train for crossing safety education. #AVTech #TrainLife #Innovation

An engineer, Matt, was convinced to buy a struggling radio station for his community. He used his technical skills to fix it, hired management, and now enjoys serving his town with local news and events. #CommunityRadio #Entrepreneurship

TWiRT 791 - Growing a Radio Engineering Business with Matt Lightner Matt shares practical insights from years of designing and building radio studios along with lessons learned from transmitter site installations buff.ly/wXQiLXo

Forget deep menus! This tech prioritizes immediate response to any engineer or network change. It's a holistic approach, moving beyond traditional boxes with complex settings. Setup is simple: configure the IP, and your dashboard handles the rest.

Signal issues plagued a satellite receiver for a month until a simple reboot fixed it. Turns out, even advanced tech sometimes just needs a restart. Information gathering is key, but sometimes the simplest solution is the answer. #TechTips #Troubleshooting #IT

Don't get overwhelmed by complex problems. Break them down step-by-step, solve each piece logically, and they'll fall into place. It's about methodical thinking, not just innate talent. #ProblemSolving #Mindset

Feeling overwhelmed by technical problems? The key is to stop asking 'Why?' and start asking 'What's the end goal?'

Stop reinventing the wheel for tech fixes! From cheap Amazon relays to $18 Shelly Uni modules, smart solutions often already exist. Don't overcomplicate; leverage existing tech to save time and money. #TechTips #DIY #ProblemSolving

Finished a tough project? Take a moment to celebrate! That victory lap—whether it's with an iced coffee or just a deep breath—reminds you that the process is worth it. Embrace your wins, build on your success, and never forget the power of a great team.

When things go wrong, resist the urge to panic. Remember, you can't get any more 'off the air' than you already are. Take a breath, think it through, and fix it right the first time. It saves time and sanity in the long run. #ProblemSolving #WorkSmarter

This decoder can handle 4 simultaneous programs with intuitive headphone monitoring. Its vibrant color display shows program status, confidence meters, and 8 associated contact closures for real-time tallies.

Satellite distribution for audio is outdated, expensive, and complicated. A new solution, Prism, offers a reliable, IP-based replacement that's incredibly simple to use. It's designed as a drop-in replacement, making the transition seamless.

Replacing traditional audio distribution methods like satellite? Prism offers a drop-in solution with identical connectors. It's designed for easy integration, supporting various codecs and bit rates like AAC320, Opus, or FLAC.