New FCC rule changes now permit directional FM antenna modeling to use computational methods which will allow FM broadcasters to transition from physical modeling to a more efficient, economical and accurate computer simulated modeling procedure.

To take full advantage of the ruling, AI-based innovations have been developed to fully automate the optimization of FM antenna geometries replacing slow trial and error range measurements. The scripts are not compromised by time or material constraints and provide solutions that are completely optimized. The AI simulation approach also eliminates inherent human and range measurement errors associated with traditional measurement techniques.

Dave Benco is currently Dielectric’s National Sales Manager for the western half of the US. He has over 25 years of experience in terrestrial broadcasting, including TV, Radio, Mobile Television, MMDS, and Wireless Broadband. He’s been an active participant in ATSC activities. He previously served as VP of Sales at Electronics Research Inc., and positions at GatesAir, Rohde & Schwarz, and Axcera.

Dave graduated from Penn State with an EE degree, and earned his MBA from Waynesburg College. He is a member of the Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers (AFCCE), IEEE, and has been a featured speaker at technical conferences.