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The Measurement Blues with Martin Rowe

The Amp Hour · 3 Feb 2026 · 1h 17m · Episode 714

What this episode covers

Martin Rowe, Senior Technical Editor at EE World Online, discusses the evolution of technical media, the challenges of reviewing complex test equipment like Tektronix oscilloscopes, and the shifting landscape of wireless standards from 5G to 6G. He details the industry's move toward open RAN and AI-driven networks, while sharing personal anecdotes about his career at publications like Test and Measurement World and his unique hobby of writing and performing blues songs about engineering life.

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EE World Online, Test and Measurement World, EDN, Tektronix, HP, Fluke, Audio Precision, Bose, Little Fuse, Teradyne, Analog Devices, National Instruments, Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, Viavi
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3GPP, NYU Wireless, PXI, GPIB

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