One of the main causes of RF (radio frequency) interference is intermodulation products created by our own wireless equipment. In this piece, I will outline some of the common setup and handling errors that contribute to this problem. First up is increased noise floor and intermodulation (intermod or IM) products due to transmitters being in…
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East Rutherford, NJ (October 2019) – Radio Active Designs CTO James Stoffo has announced the appointment of Jim Bakker to the position of EMEA sales and technical support director. Bakker is based in France and will manage the sales and distribution of Radio Active Designs products throughout Europe as well as the Middle East…
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The new SPX-1 headset from Radio Active Designs (RAD) is ultra-lightweight for supreme comfort while featuring a rugged nylon body and heavy-duty construction ideal for busy professionals. “This headset works great with our RAD belt packs in any environment but particularly during events that have extremely high noise levels,” explain James Stoffo, CTO, RAD. “Communications…
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With EU directives passed with flying colors – the UV-1G is now poised to improve communication in Europe Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless analog intercom system has passed the EU’s Low Voltage, RoHS, Radio Equipment and EMC directives. As such, the 6-channel intercom system that operates primarily in VHF, is now available across Europe. “We…
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Atlanta, Georgia (February 2019) – Communication during sporting extravaganzas like Super Bowl LIII is always difficult, taking places in congested cities that are typically “RF challenged”. This year’s Super Bowl in Atlanta was no exception. Fortunately, Radio Active Designs (RAD) UV-1G wireless intercom systems were in use during numerous events leading up to, during and…
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Dear Friends & Colleagues: As promised, we continue to deliver updates on T-Mobile’s 600 MHz rollout to prepare you for the inevitable RF challenges that will be in your region soon. So far, T-Mobile says it has deployed its 600 MHz spectrum in more than 900 U.S. cities and towns, 120 of which were not…
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The new CP-1V Circular Polarized Antenna from Radio Active Designs is a leap forward in RF technology that provides end users with a compact (18-inches square) antenna that covers the entire VHF wireless microphone band of 174-216 MHz. The RF power handling of the CP-1V (5 watts) handles multi-transmitter systems including VHF in-ear monitor systems…
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East Rutherford, NJ (April 2018) – The new TX 2-4U combiner-splitter from Radio Active Designs provides wireless operators with a simple way to take two transmit signals and send the signal to four zones, each of which can be adjusted independently. “Currently there is no other product on the market that can do this,” explains…
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Anaheim, CA (January 2018) – Wireless touring professional Ike Zimbel will provide introduction and training for both Professional Wireless IAS software and the Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom system during AES@NAMM. The two-hour training sessions are part of the Entertainment Wireless Academy sessions offered during AES@NAMM and will take place on Thursday January 25, 1-3 pm…
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Las Vegas, NV (December 2017) – Latin music superstars Jaime Camil and Roselyn Sanchez recently hosted the 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards held at the Grand Garden Arena at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The event, which was broadcast live on the Univision Network, utilized Radio Active Designs (RAD) UV-1G wireless…
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Toronto, Canada (November, 2017) — Radio Active Designs (RAD) Canadian manufacturer rep Zimbel Audio Productions has had a busy couple of months placing RAD UV-1G wireless intercom systems with the Canada 150 Celebration, Canadian Country Music Awards, Toronto Pride and Caribana parades and at historic Massey Hall in Toronto for the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of…
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East Rutherford, New Jersey (November 2017) – Radio Active Designs (RAD) has announced the availability of new firmware that provides unprecedented audio routing capability to UV-1G wireless intercom users. The announcement was made by James Stoffo, CTO for RAD. The firmware is available for download on the company website, and is free of charge. “The new…
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Coral Gables, Florida (August 2017) – The 14th Annual Premios Juventud Awards Show, presented by Univision, recently took place at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida. Show communication was aided by Radio Active Designs (RAD) wireless intercom systems provided by Orlando, Florida-based Professional Wireless Systems (PWS). The theme for the show, “Betting on the…
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Industry Collegues: Welcome to Tech Talk. Radio Active Designs is committed to providing timely information about the 600MHz spectrum re-allocation in order to minimize negative impact to wireless microphone and intercom operators across the United States. Tech Talk will provide you with the information you need to weather the RF storm headed our way. As you…
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Cleveland, Ohio (June 2017) — Progressive Field, home to Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians, has recently undergone a system upgrade that includes the installation of two Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems. Michael Ramirez, the stadium’s audio-video engineer, added two UV-1G base stations and 12 RAD packs to improve communications for game day staff…
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East Rutherford, NJ (May 2017) – James Stoffo, CTO of Radio Active Designs, has announced the availability of a firmware update for the UV-1G base station and the RAD body packs. The firmware updates, which are available on Radio Active Designs website, combine to provide users with superior audio quality. “After the updates are complete, the…
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New Orleans, Louisiana (April 2017) –- Redhook, New York-based Firehouse Productions utilized Radio Active Design UV1-G wireless intercom systems during the recent NBA All-Star Weekend held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Four of the new UV1-G base stations and 24 RAD packs provided vital communication between production managers, riggers, special effects, carpenters,…
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When one of the world’s most popular pop stars plans on jumping from the roof of the stadium during the half-time performance of the Super Bowl, you can rest assured that rock-solid communication is of utmost importance. Fortunately, ATK Versacom’s production team was equipped with Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercoms and the event went…
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The 17th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, recently held at Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena, was seen by more than 9.0 million viewers via both the Univision broadcast and those attending the sold-out live event. Orlando, Florida-based Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) was on site to provide RF coordination for the production. More than 170 RF frequencies were…
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Montreal-based Cavalia’s production Odysseo combines equestrian arts, stage arts, and high-tech theatrical effects with 65 horses interacting with a cast of 48. The traveling production, which is produced in a 125-foot tall White Big Top Tent, is currently touring the United States with communications aided by a Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems. “When…
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This year’s COPA America Centenario soccer tournament, held in North America for the very first time, featured unforgettable opening and closing ceremonies held at Levi Stadium, Santa Clara, CA, and MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ respectively. Ceremony show producers FiveCurrents (5C) relied upon Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems to provide the production crew…
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Tuacahn Center for the Arts, located in the mouth of the Padre Canyon in Ivans, Utah, recently upgraded to Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems. The 1,920-seat outdoor amphitheater – which opened its doors in 1995 – attracts thousands of patrons for the assortment of musical theatre productions and concerts it hosts annually. “The…
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Four Radio Active Designs’ (RAD) UV-1G wireless intercom systems provided rock solid communications for the Nissan Stadium stage during the recent CMA Music Festival in Nashville. With several country acts performing every day of the four-day festival, communication between stage managers and audio, lighting and video techs throughout the stadium was of extreme importance. Sound…
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Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Amazing Audio recently frequency coordinated nine Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems for press events for the annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), held in Detroit, Michigan. Amazing Audio’s Jeff Jones provided RF coordination for the event. “Given how crowded the RF spectrum was, it would have been impossible to…
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AMA Monster Energy Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is a dirt bike racing competition produced in the world’s premier indoor/outdoor stadiums on a dirt Supercross track. This year the fast-paced, action-packed races – 17 in total — utilized Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems to ensure rock-solid communication throughout each event. “The championship is…
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Communication during sporting extravaganzas like Super Bowl 50 is always difficult – the area is typically “RF challenged”, making the use of wireless particularly trying. Fortunately, eleven Radio Active Designs (RAD) UV-1G wireless intercom systems were on site during numerous events leading up to, during and after the game to ensure all lines of communication…
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The Rose Bowl Stadium, in Pasadena, California is notorious for being one of the most challenging RF environments in the country. This year six Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless communication units were deployed to provide some relief from the problem. Because the stadium is situated close to most of the TV transmitters for Los Angeles,…
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Highland Heights, Ohio-based Eighth Day Sound provided a Radio Active Designs (RAD) UV-1G wireless intercom base station and 12 RAD packs along with sound reinforcement and production support for the recent Beyoncé “On The Run” tour. “The belt packs were used by lighting, video, audio and carpenter departments as well as by the stage manager…
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Jetwave Wireless, located in Alexandria, Virginia, recently installed two Radio Active Designs UV-1G wireless intercom systems in the NBC studio facilities in Washington, D.C. They provided a third unit for use during remote broadcasts. “As a wireless dealer we provide a lot of value-added services including the installation of fairly sophisticated distributed antenna systems,” explains…
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