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.
Speakers
Andy GladdingChief Engineer Salem NYC – Co-owner WKZEAK22 MediaSpeakerVIEW BIO
Bud WilliamsonPresident / Chairman SBE Chapter 15 – NYCDigital Radio Broadcasting / Neversink Media GroupSpeakerVIEW BIOWork with NAB Show’s Sales Team to explore how your brand can power the pros shaping what’s next.