Almost every list of “Good Practices” includes a regular inspection of a station’s tower(s) and antenna(s). But what should be included, …

For many stations, maintaining their broadcast tower(s) requires several different areas of expertise, from mechanical to electrical. This article will discuss …

Some folks really like heights. Looking out from the top of a 1500 or 2000-foot tower can bring special satisfaction. For …

One of the biggest sources of damage to broadcast stations is from static buildup and lightning strikes. It can be in …

Trying to stay current with FCC rule changes can make one feel that it is getting harder and harder to keep …

LED lighting got off to a sort of rocky start. Some stations did have success and lower electric bills, but other …

Regular inspections and maintenance can go a long way to preventing awkward silence on the dial.

What should be on the …

Regular inspection plans and maintenance can go a long way to preventing silence on the dial. What should be on the …

Most stations have an auxiliary transmitter and generator, for example, to cope with emergencies like power loss. But few have a …