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TWiRT Ep. 753 - Armstrong FM at Alpine
Update: 2025-06-20
Description
Join us for a special on-location episode of This Week in Radio Tech, recorded at the historic Armstrong Tower in Alpine, New Jersey—the birthplace of wideband FM broadcasting. We’re joined by electronics designer and radio historian Steve Hemphill, along with Chuck Sackermann, whose company owns and oversees this iconic site. Together, we explore the groundbreaking legacy of Edwin H. Armstrong and the enduring impact of his tower and technology. Tim Braddock also joins us with comments about the famous Alford Antenna, in service for over 50 years on the Empire State Building.Don’t miss this fascinating journey through radio history, innovation, and preservation!
Show notes:
* Wikipedia article about the Armstrong Tower
* History Above the Treetops: The Alpine Tower - from Radio World
* The Birthplace of FM Broadcasting, Alpine, N.J. - by Scott Fybush
Guests
Charles Sackermann - President at K2 CommunicationsSteve Hemphill - Owner of Solid Electronics LaboratoriesTim Braddock - Broadcast Technology ConsultantTom Lawler - Field Technical Services at RCS
Host
Kirk Harnack - Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, Akamai Broadcasting, & South Seas Broadcasting
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