NJ drones take over radio stations

The Truth About NJ's "Drone-Hijacked" Radio Stations: Debunking the Myth

As a 20+ year broadcast engineer, I'm here to explain why drones aren't actually taking over radio stations in New Jersey. The strange audio you've heard is likely due to a simple technical issue: mismatched sample rates in the digital audio chain.

I'll break down how sample rates work in broadcasting, why they're crucial, and how misconfigurations can lead to the eerie sounds people are mistaking for drone hijacks. We'll explore potential points of failure in the air chain and discuss how broadcast engineers can quickly identify and resolve these issues.

Learn why these alleged drone takeovers are limited to a single station and why it's more likely a weekend technical glitch than a supernatural occurrence. I'll share my professional insights on digital audio systems, automation software, and studio-to-transmitter links to help you understand the real story behind these mysterious broadcasts.

Join me for this deep dive into broadcast engineering and discover how simple technical issues can sometimes be mistaken for something far more sinister. Whether you're a fellow broadcast professional or just curious about how radio works, this video will give you a peek behind the curtain of the broadcast world.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Drones in New Jersey, Radio Stations
01:05 - Strange Audio, Radio Station Issues
06:45 - Merry Christmas, Thank You for Watching