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Adventures in the AM Field - Part 1
Except for the author, the characters in this plot shall remain nameless and the situation described is really a fictionalized synthesis of several similar ones. However, this – or something like it with a less happy ending – probably happens more often than any of us would like to think...
More Adventures in the AM Field - Part 2
Phil would like to remind everyone that this is not one real station, but a fictionalized synthesis of several. It was almost too real to be true. During an inspection of a directional array that seemed to “wander” and require expensive adjustments every few months, the CE and I discovered the previous...Adventures in the AM Field - Part 3
Phil continues to insist there is no one station that fits this account – but it is also true that the things he describes are seen far more commonly than we would like to think. We had spent the morning driving around, measuring the pattern of a station with a history of sliding in and out of compliance. By the time we had stopped for lunch, we had a very nice map of pins and flags for the nighttime pattern...Preparing for the Heat
Last fall, Dave Dunsmoor wrote a great practical engineering article on preparing yourself for winter, so as we head toward the summer, Bill Croghan offers his knowledge and experiences with the other extreme. Most of you think you know about hot weather from the beach, but you may not know how to work in conditions that are easily fatal if not taken seriously...Theoretical vs Operating Parameters
Question: The antenna monitor parameters of my DA do not agree with the theoretical parameters of the pattern according to the FCC’s on-line engineering database. Should I try to readjust my phasor to try to get them to agree? Answer: No! If your antenna monitor parameters remain at the...Portable Fire Extinguishers in Broadcast Facilities
Most broadcast facilities have at least one fire extinguisher on the wall. However, it is unlikely there has been any training of staff as to its use....Ways to Promote Work Sites That Are Safe and Secure
Some sites may be so remote the engineer will be alone should he get in trouble; others are so populous you must ply the neighbors with t-shirts and station trinkets to avoid problems...New Condensers Give Good Sounds
In the late 1980s, controversial talk show host Tom Leykis programmed an Arizona AM station that had recently changed from a country music AM/FM simulcast to news/talk. Leykis did double-duty and served as the afternoon drive host...RF Personal Monitors - Facts and Fallacies
RF personal monitors are important tools for ensuring RF safety. In order to maximize their value in this regard, users must understand how they operate ...Protecting Your Gear from Lightning
Sooner or later, some part of your facilities will take a lightning strike. Preparation can help guard your expensive equipment against damage or even destruction. Here you will find some tips...Noiseless Computers for the Studio
The computer has been invading broadcast studios at an ever-increasing pace. Studios now demand not only a computer for automation, music cuts, and spot play out, but Internet access for...
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