TWiRT Ep. 769 - EAS, ABIP & Sports Radio with Scott Cason
Update: 2025-10-10
Description
Scott Cason is a seasoned radio contract engineer and Director of Engineering for the Kentucky Broadcasters Association. Scott shares his insights as the ABIP (Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program) inspector for both Kentucky and Indiana, highlighting the most common violations and how stations can easily correct them. He also discusses his pivotal role in modernizing Kentucky’s newly approved EAS Plan, bringing the state’s emergency alert system up to current standards. Scott takes us behind the scenes of the University of Louisville Sports Radio Network, explaining the equipment and processes that make home and away broadcasts possible. Packed with practical advice, industry insights, and real-world examples, this episode is a must-watch for broadcast engineers and radio professionals. Tune in to learn from one of the field’s most knowledgeable - and friendly - engineers.
Show notes:
* Scott’s engineering services firm is LaGrange Communications, LLC.
* An article by Scott Cason: Contract Engineering: How to be a Contract Engineering Star
* Kentucky State EAS Plan (PDF)
Guest
Scott Cason - Director of Engineering & Technology, Kentucky Broadcasters Association
Host
Kirk Harnack - Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, Akamai Broadcasting, & South Seas Broadcasting
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