NAB Show

NAB Show

Session.

RF That Works: Antenna Efficiency, UAV Signal Mapping and Building the Broadcast Engineering Pipeline

Monday, April 20 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | N256

Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference

Reliable broadcasting depends on both strong RF infrastructure and the people who maintain it. This session pairs hands-on technical engineering with workforce development: first, how guy-wire and other top-loading techniques can improve vertical antenna efficiency when tower heights are constrained; second, how UAV-based airborne measurement systems can rapidly verify full AM/FM/TV antenna patterns, uncover coverage gaps, and validate real-world performance beyond VSWR checks; and third, practical strategies for finding, mentoring, and growing new talent for broadcast and media engineering. Together, these papers strengthen signal delivery today while sustaining the expertise needed for tomorrow.

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