Tag: AI Real-World Applications for Broadcast Operations

Fred Morton, CSRE

Written by Jennifer Isenberg on June 10, 2026. Posted in Speakers.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Fred R. Morton, CSRE, is a veteran broadcaster, station owner/operator, and broadcast engineer with more than 50 years of experience in radio and television.

Since receiving his first FCC license in 1968, he has built a distinguished career spanning station ownership, engineering, programming, technical operations, and FCC compliance.

A graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Speech Communication and Broadcasting, Morton is the founder and owner/operator of KMGZ-FM in Lawton, Oklahoma, which he launched in 1982.

KMGZ remains under the same ownership, call letters, and format today — a rare distinction in the broadcast industry.

He also serves as co-owner/operator of KWFB-FM and KXXN-FM in Wichita Falls, Texas, and is the managing partner and 50% owner of KPET-AM in Lamesa, Texas.

Morton holds a Lifetime Certification as a Certified Senior Radio Engineer through the Society of Broadcast Engineers and is active in industry leadership and service, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters and as Secretary/Treasurer of SBE Chapter 85 in Central Oklahoma.

Fred is also an Advanced Class amateur radio operator, WB5KRD, and provides consulting services to LPFM station owners and operators.

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Kirk Harnack

Written by Jennifer Isenberg on June 4, 2025. Posted in Speakers.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX

Kirk Anders Harnack, CBNE, CBRE, brings over 45 years of hands-on experience in broadcast engineering and education to the radio and television audio industries. He has been instrumental in advancing the use of Audio over IP, VoIP for broadcast, audio processing, and virtualized technologies, helping broadcasters implement cutting-edge solutions in real-world environments.

Having finished a 25 year career at Telos Alliance, Kirk is now a Strategic Consultant at MaxxKonnect. Kirk remains actively engaged in broadcast operations as Partner and Vice President of Engineering for Oxford Media Group, South Seas Broadcasting, Delta Radio, Akamai Broadcasting, and Kaua‘i Broadcast Partners. He also serves on the Board of Directors at the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) and the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame.

Kirk’s broad technical background is complemented by his credentials as a Broadcast TV Meteorologist, fixed-wing private pilot, FAA Part 107 SUAS (drone) pilot, and licensed General Class Amateur Radio operator (KD5FYD). He also serves as Program Chair of SBE Chapter 103 in Nashville.

Kirk is the founder and host of the long-running weekly video netcast, “This Week in Radio Tech” (TWiRT). Now in its 16th year, TWiRT features in-depth discussions with experts and innovators in radio engineering and broadcast technology.

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