Sinclair Broadcast Group-owned Dielectric has literally changed how FM broadcast antenna manufactures validate directional pattern studies for new FM broadcast antennas. In fact, the company’s ...

I’m going to go out on a limb here and start with a statement: In the real world, there is no such thing as a non-directional FM broadcast antenna. An isotropic radiator may be theoretically possible, ...

In late October 2021, the FCC introduced “MB Docket No. 21-422” — a docket focused on “Updating FM Broadcast Radio Service—Directional Antenna Performance Verification.” It’s the result of Sinclair ...

The FCC appears to be moving quickly toward allowing FM broadcasters in the United States to use computer modeling software for their directional antennas. A new draft order has come forward just six ...