A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers, 3rd Edition

Preface

There are many people without engineering backgrounds who need to have a general understanding of broadcast engineering principles. They may be broadcast managers, program producers, or other professionals who deal with broadcast clients. This tutorial is intended to help non-engineers who want to learn something about the technicalities of radio and television. It should also be useful for engineers in training, or those in technical occupations who want an overview of areas outside their area of expertise. We explain the jargon of broadcasting and describe the underlying principles, standards, and equipment for broadcast facilities, in terms a layperson can understand.

The third edition has been completely revised to reflect the increasing ...