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WHFR’s Bob Burnham Highlighted in Station Newsletter

October 11, 2024

Bob Burnham is a long-time Michigan broadcaster, starting in the business back in 1975.  During his career, he’s been an on-air personality as well as a station engineer with more than a dozen call letters associated to his name.  He also spent many years as the technical wizard at the Specs Howard School of Media Arts where he built much of the technical facility of the school.  Burnham continues to provide contract engineering services for stations in Michigan and recently completed a new station build in Southern California.  He is also Station Engineer/Production Director at Henry Ford College’s WHFR-FM in Dearborn.

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Tim Achterhoff: 1948 – 2024

October 11, 2024

The MAB has learned that longtime Michigan broadcaster Tim Achterhoff passed away October 6 at the age of 76.  Achterhoff is best known for his 28 years with WMUS-AM-FM (Muskegon).  He started at the station in 1965 as a teenage on-air personality, later became Program Director, Music Director, Chief Engineer and Station Manager. 

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Take Five: Five Takeaways from the Midwest Broadcast and Multimedia Technology Conference

October 11, 2024

Last week, broadcasters from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Pennsylvania gathered in Columbus, Ohio for the Midwest Broadcast and Multimedia Technology Conference (MMBTC). Thanks to the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, engineers of member stations were able to attend the conference for free. For those who were not able to attend, here are a few takeaways from the conference and reasons why you should mark your calendars for next year’s event.

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Mark Your Calendar

The MAB hosts events for all Michigan broadcasters throughout the year both in-person and online.  Along with the continuing education opportunities, the MAB connects broadcasters with chances to network and celebrate during awards ceremonies.  Keep track of the MAB opportunities on the events calendar.

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MAB Annual Business Meeting, Policy Summit, and Evening of Excellence

September 1, 2026 | Amway Grand Plaza

The MAB Annual Business Meeting, Policy Summit, and Evening of Excellence bring Michigan broadcasters together to discuss the policy issues, regulatory developments, and industry challenges that impact local radio and television stations.

Upcoming Events

MAB Member Benefit Spotlight

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Energy Audits

MAB members may utilize Enstar Energy to provide energy audits.  MAB members who have used EnStar’s services have averaged refunds of $6,500 plus an annual savings of approximately $2,000.

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Site Safety Assessments

In an effort to help provide protection to broadcasters in Michigan, the MAB and Michigan State Police Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Desk are partnering to help broadcast stations ensure safety for their staff and facilities by offering Station Site Safety Assessments that will evaluate and make practical recommendations of security operations at broadcast stations.

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Alternative Broadcast Inspections

The Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) is a unique partnership between the MAB and the FCC to ensure compliance with federal regulations and to avoid surprise inspections. Stations that pass the inspection receive a three-year Certification of Compliance.

 

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