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Radio Technician

Quick Facts

Median Salary$76,183
Most Common EducationAssociate's degree
Projected 10-Year Growth-2.56%
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What They Do

A Radio Technician tests, inspects and repairs radio and wireless broadcast and communications equipment. Often requires driving to locations, sometimes remote to perform on site technical support.


Core Tasks:

  • Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
  • Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
  • Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
  • Monitor and log transmitter readings.
  • Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
  • Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.
  • Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.
  • Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
  • Select sources from which programming will be received or through which programming will be transmitted.
  • Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.
  • Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.
  • Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
  • Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.

What to expect as a Radio Technician

1Earn a Associate's degree

32% of people achieve this level of education.

2Gain skills and experience

See Radio Technician related courses on Tallo

3Land a job

154 openings for Radio Technicians

Career Progression

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