
John Marcon recently worked as the Acting Chief Engineer of Victory Television Network (VTN) in Little Rock, AR. He has a combined 27 years of experience working with Radio and Television Broadcast Transmitters and other equipment. He also worked as A Vocational Electronics Teacher for 3 years. John is an SBE certified Radio and Television Broadcast Engineer and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Philippines.
Tech and Gear
Transmitter Control Systems
From magnetic relays to SCADA: The evolution of the control system
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How to Beat the Summer Heat
Still sweltering? Adopt these tips to make next summer a lot more pleasant for...
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Understanding PWM Transmitters
In AM transmitters, pulse-width modulation is still king
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Measuring a Low Ground Resistance Is Key to a Proper Ground System
John Marcon does some sleuthing into a station’s grounding system
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How You Can Outsmart the Burglars
Lessons and experiences from a multi-site security system project
News and Business
Circuit Theory Meets Practical Repair
An analysis of high-voltage power controller repair