TWiRT Ep. 540 - Advanced Engineering at NAB with David Layer

Most broadcast engineers know of David Layer. He’s the VP for Advanced Engineering at the NAB. We know David because he has frequently given presentations about radio technology at broadcast trade shows. The hope of a reduction or end to the COVID pandemic has broadcasters enthused about meeting again in Las Vegas - this time in October, 2021 - for an NAB Conference and Expo, including the NAB Radio Show. David Layer joins us to discuss the rebuilding of the radio lab equipment and ongoing testing for both AM and FM hybrid or all-digital broadcasting, as well as plans for the NAB Show this fall.Show notes:* NAB Show, 2021 - Education & Exhibits - October 9-13, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV, USA* David mentioned NAB Amplify, a digital showcase of first-ever product reveals* NAB 2020 - The Year in Review - Broadcasters serving us during a pandemicGuestsDavid Layer - Vice President, Advanced Engineering at National Association of BroadcastersHostKirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, & South Seas BroadcastingFollow Kirk on Twitter - @kharnackFollow TWiRT on Twitter - @TWiRTshow and FacebookSponsored byBroadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc.Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, a social media tools at Bionic.radio.Angry Audio - with StudioHub cables and adapters. Audio problems disappear when you get Angry at AngryAudio.com.And MaxxKonnectWireless - Prioritized High Speed Internet Service designed for Transmitter Sites and Remote Broadcasts.Look for in-depth radio engineering articles in Radio-Guide magazine.