Charles “Buc” Fitch, P.E., W2IPI, has been a consulting engineer for 50+ years. He is a senior member of the AFCCE and SBE; holds SBE CPBE with AMD certification and electrical contractor licenses; and is a former radio station owner and TV DOE. He is a past recipient of SBE’s Writer of the Year and Educator of the Year awards.
Miscellaneous
Workplace Hazards for the RF Engineer
A total of 5,559 fatal work injuries were recorded in the United States in...
Tech Tips
Field Intensity Measurement Methodology
Gather your FI meter, GPS receiver, topos and foul-weather gear into a 4x4 and...
Miscellaneous
CONELRAD
Cold is the temperature of irrational fear, the fear of little understanding.
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The CBS Audimax and Volumax
One in a series of occasional looks back at important devices and practices in...
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Paul Gregg and 45 Years of Bauer
A Unique Broadcast Opportunity in 1960 Prompted the Creation of Bauer and the 707
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NAB Audio Cart Turns 40
The radio industry will pass a notable anniversary this fall, but one unlikely to...
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Toolbox 7 — Heavy Tools in a Toughstuff Large Wrench Case
This box contains heavy work tools and for this reason does not always travel...
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Toolbox 8 — Precision Tools in a Hard-shell Makeup Case
This box contains precision tools and sometimes doubles as a forensic assortment which I...
Tech and Gear
A Few of My Favorite Tools
Buc Fitch explains why he brings not one, but eight toolboxes when he hits...
Miscellaneous
Two Helpful Phone Accessories
Finding more efficient ways to use of existing resources is a continuing endeavor. One...
Miscellaneous
Wind-up Grundig Is Affordable
This radio is useful for outdoor and casual activities, but also serves as an...
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Bird’s Popular Wattmeter Is 50
Among the most valuable tools in any RF toolbox is the Bird Model 43...
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Help Your Children Learn Safely
Recently I rendezvoused with an engineer at his station that was 'off the air'....