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Nick Langan
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Writer, Radio World. Creator of the RadioLand app. Villanova professor, Philly sports https://www.radioworld.com/author/nicklangan
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · Mar 19
Nick's Signal Spot in @radio-world.bsky.social is where I'll explore RF propagation and new gear.

My first column dives into areas where adjacent FM signals (like NYC’s 101.9 & Philly’s 102.1) battle for dominance. Central NJ is a prime example. Check it out! 👇

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When Markets Collide - Radio World
There are areas in-between major markets, such as New York and Philadelphia, where adjacent, full-power FM signals have equal strengths.
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Matt Winkelman @mattwinkelman.bsky.social · 3d
It isn’t going to feel better if the Dodgers crush everyone, but the Phillies were a very small number of events away from beating them and I am not sure other teams really stand a chance
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 6d
The VHF DX Podcast returns with an end of E-Skip season recap!

What was our grade? 🤔
Bryce also recaps some terrific tropo he heard on Cape Cod. 🦞
What's the latest with geotargeting on FM booster signals? 💪
And Nick reviews the nifty Headless TEF Lite. 📻
Episode XXV: Falling Into Autumn DX
Podcast Episode · The VHF DX Podcast · 10/12/2025 · 1h 20m
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 8d
The format clock wheel has long been an essential part of any radio station. 🕐

Now, free software is allowing program directors to generate an hourly clock on demand.

My @radio-world.bsky.social story on a cool little tool:
Radioservers Creates Format Clock Builder - Radio World
Technology company Radioservers has released a free web-based radio format clock builder that exports to an image file.
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Noah Becker @noahbecker.bsky.social · 9d
So beautiful to see Clayton Kershaw having his postseason moment in Dodger Stadium.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 9d
Is he waving the white flag in this game?
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 9d
Laughed out loud. Like a position player so let him off the hook.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 10d
When it comes to attacks on communications, you might think cybersecurity.

But FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty says far less high-tech vandalism through copper wire theft is an increasing danger.

My story on her remarks at yesterday's telecom industry summit for @radio-world.bsky.social.👇
FCC Commissioner Trusty Sounds Alarms on Copper Theft - Radio World
FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty is sounding the alarms at the growing number of copper theft incidents that target communications infrastructure.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 11d
For Johannes Rietschel, the CTO at Barix, protecting devices that communicate over the internet is akin to basic kitchen safety. 🧑‍🍳

I spoke with Rietschel after a round of radio AoIP device breaches last month in my latest @radio-world.bsky.social.
Barix Founder and CTO Bangs Security Drum - Radio World
After a recent round of infiltrations at some U.S. radio stations, Barix founder Johannes Rietschel is underscoring the need for cybersecurity.
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Sheil Kapadia @sheilkapadia.bsky.social · 11d
That decision to bunt Stott is as furious as I've been about any Topper managerial decision during this four-year run.

You're not playing for one run there. You're losing! It's the year 2025 - you cannot bunt in that spot. Managerial malpractice.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 12d
With the U.S. federal government shutdown now into a sixth day, I've got an updated look at the FCC-related deadlines and services in my latest @radio-world.bsky.social. 👇
A Status Update on FCC Operations - Radio World
As the U.S. federal government shutdown continues, a number of services offered by the FCC are affected.
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Wisconet @wisconet.bsky.social · 15d
The 10 highest temperatures this afternoon across the state are all above 88°F...We event hit 88 in Door County!
10 highest temperatures in Wisconsin for October 3 range between 88 and 89.
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David Szczepanski @davidsbroadcasting.bsky.social · 15d
Happy World College Radio Day! 📻

WXVU will be live all day with student-led shows to celebrate. Thank you for all of the support over the last four years.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 16d
The 15th annual World College Radio Day is tomorrow! 👩‍🎓

Around the globe, college stations will be participating, highlighted by the World College Radio Day global marathon, which begins streaming at 6 p.m. ET today.
World College Radio Day Is This Friday - Radio World
The 15th annual World College Radio Day is this Friday. College radio stations in more than 50 countries will participate in the day.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 19d
Shortly after CPB announced it had awarded a grant to a coalition to handle public radio distribution, @npr.org asked a federal judge to block the move.

The clash exposes deep strains within public media during a year of upheaval.

More from me @radio-world.bsky.social:👇
NPR Sues to Block CPB Grant Awarded to New Coalition - Radio World
After CPB announced Friday it had awarded a new grant to a new coalition to handle public radio distribution, NPR asked a federal judge to block the move.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 19d
Summer mornings when FM stations from 100 miles can be heard. Or, across the great lakes in the early fall. 🍂

When it's good, I love the tropo #FMDX mode. I talked to Matt Sittel and Steve Solomon for insight in my latest @radio-world.bsky.social Signal Spot. ⬇️
When Weather Bends FM Signals - Radio World
"Tropo," as it's nicknamed, is the most common "unusual" FM radio propagation mode.
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Radio World @radio-world.bsky.social · 19d
In the Sept. 24 edition of Radio World, read the history of San Francisco’s iconic @sutrotower.bsky.social.

Nicole Starrett explains how Dielectric uses AI in FM antenna modeling.

And the Buyer’s Guide features new products for automation, traffic and billing.
Read the Sept. 24, 2025 Issue of Radio World - Radio World
The latest issue of Radio World includes a cover story about San Francisco's famous Sutro Tower.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 19d
I’d move Cleveland up with my roots there but otherwise from top to bottom, spot on 👌
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Jimmy Kempski @jimmykempski.bsky.social · 20d
Keep seeing “2023 all over again” regarding the Eagles. In 2023, they had a DC who wasn’t ready for that job, and then trying to replace him in-season was a disaster. In 2025, they have Vic Fangio and better players. We’ll see what they become, but it won’t be that.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 22d
A new nonprofit, Public Media Infrastructure, has been created to distribute content to and from U.S. public radio stations. 🗞️

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is providing major support in one of its last actions before closing down.

My @radio-world.bsky.social story: 👇
CPB Awards Grant for Public Radio Distribution Through 2030 - Radio World
The new entity, Public Media Infrastructure, will be responsible for delivery of thousands of hours programming between content providers and stations.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 23d
TuneIn is teaming up with the FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System to deliver emergency alerts through its Android Auto TuneIn app.

My story @radio-world.bsky.social: 👇
TuneIn Offers IPAWS Alerts Through Android Auto - Radio World
TuneIn is teaming up with FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System to deliver emergency alerts through its Android Auto TuneIn app.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 24d
11 TV stations and 3 full-power FMs call Sutro Tower home. It has withstood earthquakes and evolved from an eyesore to a Bay Area icon. 🗼

I was honored to write this feature on @sutrotower.bsky.social for @radio-world.bsky.social.

But it's the photos of the 977-foot structure that tell the story!
Stories From Sutro Tower - Radio World
Sutro Tower has stood for 52 years in San Francisco. In this profile, we explore how the broadcast site became a symbol of Bay Area civic pride.
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Nick Langan @w2njl.bsky.social · 26d
I have several stories I've been working quite a bit on for @radio-world.bsky.social that are coming this week; I hope you enjoy them!

The first is a deeper data dive into just exactly how HD Radio is being used across the U.S. on FM.
U.S. HD Radio by the Numbers - Radio World
Xperi celebrated the 20-year anniversary of the HD Radio technology this year. Nick Langan's latest Signal Spot analyzes how widely adopted its use is.
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Nick Piccone @piccone.bsky.social · 27d
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Sarah McLaughlin @sarahemclaugh.bsky.social · 27d
the philadelphia eagles are blessed by the angels and graced by the light of heaven. i'm sorry if this offends you but it is demonstrably true
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