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New Transmitter for The North 1033

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Christine Dean
Jon Panzer, Director of Engineering at WDSE

On Thursday, August 11, 2022, engineers installed a brand new digital transmitter for The North 1033. The next day on Music Through The Day, Jon Panzer (Director of Engineering at WDSE) joined Malachy for a conversation about the upgrade. Listen to learn more about the often unseen and unrecognized work that makes radio possible. Plus, you'll get a step by step walk through of the path audio takes from our studios to your ears.

A large grey machine with three displays. The new transmitter for The North 1033
Jon Panzer
The North 1033's new transmitter.

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