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... edited by Barry Mishkind - the Eclectic Engineer
Transmitter Site Operations A variety of procedures and talents are needed to keep transmitter sites operating at peak efficiency.
Avoiding the Pink Tower Syndrome - Ed Trombley 6/8/11 - Tower paint that not only protects, but is legal.
Thar's Copper in Them Thar Fields! - Kevin Kidd 3/31/11 - Part 1 of a series on protecting ground systems and transmitter sites. Want to be alerted to the next in the series? Sign up in just 30 seconds here.
Security Watch A look at some of the issues stations have been dealing with as they try to secure transmitter sites, etc.
Making Radio Waves - Not Metal Waves 12/1/10 - Why regular tower site inspections are important
3-Phase vs 1-Phase 11/4/10 - A discussion on power companies, electrical service, grounding, and safety
Staying Safe Around ENG Trucks - Tom May 10/6/10 - A look at why a plan AND regular training program are essential
Using Your MoM to Make Your Monitor Points Disappear - Ed Trombley 9/3/10 - Method of Moments can make your life easier
Fences that will keep your site Secure - Michael Golchert 8/6/10 - A fence fabric that will reduce vandalism
Modifying Air Filters on CEC/Collins xmtrs - Clay Freinwald 5/5/10 - A conversion for a really clean operation.
Field Check: Broadcast Tools WVRC-8 - Jonathan Bowen 5/5/10 - A mixed bag, according to this reviewer.
RF Radiation: Defining Polarity vs. Polarization - Rich Fry 3/29/10 - clarifying the definitions.
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