Broadcast Pioneers Goldman and Arnold Honored at 2026 NAB Show
Two leading figures in broadcast engineering will be recognised at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Bert Goldman and Harvey Arnold have been named recipients of the National Association of Broadcasters' prestigious Engineering Achievement Awards. Their contributions span decades of innovation in radio and television technology.
Bert Goldman will receive the 2026 Radio Engineering Achievement Award for over 50 years of work in the field. His expertise covers AM and FM spectrum analysis, FCC regulations, and the design of directional AM antenna systems. He has also played a key role in advancing FM booster and translator engineering.
Harvey Arnold, meanwhile, is set to collect the 2026 Television Engineering Achievement Award. As a leader in Sinclair Broadcast Group's transmission operations, he has driven the industry's shift to ATSC 3.0, the next-generation broadcast standard. This technology, first introduced in the US in 2017, now reaches over 75 major markets—covering 75% of households—thanks to voluntary adoption by stations. Compared to the older ATSC 1.0, it delivers sharper 4K video, high dynamic range (HDR), immersive audio, and improved mobile reception. Stations must still simulcast in ATSC 1.0 to ensure compatibility. Arnold has also contributed to the development of the Broadcast Positioning System (BPS), a technology designed to enhance location accuracy in broadcasting. Both engineers will be honoured at the We Are Broadcasters Awards Ceremony during the 2026 NAB Show.
The awards highlight the long-term impact of Goldman's and Arnold's work on modern broadcasting. Their innovations have shaped how radio and television signals are transmitted, received, and experienced. The ceremony will take place as part of the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas.
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