MUMBAI: The National News Team continues to grow as Chuck Whitaker is picked up by the Salem Radio Network. The Salem Radio Network (SRN) is a full-service satellite radio network based in Dallas, Texas, serving Christian-formatted and general market news/talk stations through affiliate partnerships.

Whitaker is a seasoned radio veteran of over forty years on the air. Whitaker began his career in 1969 in Baltimore. He auditioned for the harrowing position of a helicopter reporter as a 19-year-old. He recalled, "I [didn't] want to look scared, but I've never been off the ground before and I'm going up in a copter without a door?" This act of bravery launched a successful talk radio career. In 1979 he became one of the founding members of the Metro Traffic Control, which started in Baltimore. In 1999 the company was sold and Whitaker moved from Baltimore to Hernando County, Florida to continue his reporting at WWJB-AM in Brooksville.

The traffic division of the National News Team provides up-to-the minute traffic reports for 63 radio stations and three TV stations in Florida and also seven radio affiliates in the Baltimore-Washington area. From his base, Whitaker is able to access traffic information from all over the regions and deliver live reports.

Whitaker's vision for the National News Team is to continue expanding nationwide. The National News Team will encompass all the important channels of talk radio with traffic, breaking news, sports, weather and even has a technology correspondent. Peter "the Webdoc" Martin provides the latest in breaking technology news for businesses and consumers. This segment will give valuable ideas and advice to anyone who uses the web. He is known for his down-to-earth style and ability to put complex subjects into layman's terms.

"The challenge is that the internet and web technology are constantly changing, and keeping up with it requires someone who is focused on web issues," states Martin. "I hope to help viewers navigate the marvels and mysteries of the web to make their experiences productive and safe."

Whitaker is excited to be joining Salem Radio Network. The National News Network will be joining more networks in the next few months.