Users of the venerable NemsClarke 120B field intensity meters have had a problem for a while. The unit is long out of manufacture, and support is difficult to obtain. But the biggest issue is that the plate power supply for the unit is basically unobtanium. The 67.5 Volt “B” batteries used by the […]

Often, a relatively simple repair can be prevented or slowed by the lack of one part. Maybe you have been frustrated, too. Here Gary Glaenzer shares where he found the part. It seems like almost everybody has at least one dead Behringer 2222, sitting in the back room somewhere, gathering dust. These were […]

It is among the most annoying problems: your transmitter is on and running well, but the audio has disappeared. Often that means stopping what you are doing and taking a long trip to find out what was wrong. Dave Mandelbaum and a client found a way to stop the trips. Like many manufacturers, […]

Communication between talent and operator can be a challenge – sometimes there is information that needs to get to the talent, but you just do not want to risk letting it get on the air. Burt Weiner reports on a new product to make this task easier. In addition to the RF work […]

When the power goes out, anything can happen, even things you would never expect. Kevin Kidd found this out while trying to assist a client to recover from a power outage. Here is an important question for whoever is handling the IT duties at your station: Have you or anyone else installed anything […]

There are many reasons for changing locks at the studio or transmitter site. But with each iteration comes a hefty bill for the new lock and cutting a lot of keys. A fairly recent innovation solved part of the problem, but now it can deal more comprehensively with your key needs. Over time, […]

At some point, every tech needs to do some soldering, either to make a new connection or repair/replacement. Good soldering practices are not that hard to learn, but a tip or two from Dave Dunsmoor can help get it right the first time. Most people/employers treat soldering as a skill you have probably […]

Consolidation has brought a number of economies to broadcasters. But it also creates some special situations where the usual tools just do not quite cover every need. Fortunately, folks like Dave Mandelbaum respond with new products to meet the need. One of the more important requirements for stations is to get the alert […]

Most engineers have a “parts box” where various items gather over time, to eventually end up being “just what is needed” for something. Stephen Rutherford’s parts box came to the rescue. I am a “Scrounger.” It is a trait that I picked up while serving in the U.S. Navy as an Electronics Technician. […]

This is the first in a slightly different sort of series: a discussion of how danger points, major problems, code violations, or other issue were resolved with a plan and minimal cost. First up: a solution for an electrical code violation. In the past, I have enjoyed the BDR feature, The Worst I’ve […]