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Have you experienced underground cable failure? During my time as a chief, one station...

Aren't solid-state transmitters great? You just plug them in, and forget about them!...Too often...

Cumulus Youngstown Market Engineer Wes Boyd sends a note regarding our picture of the...

The FM exciter's reflected power is a good place to start your "inside" transmitter...

There's a reason you want to plug cable entries around your transmitter building...This time...

Last time, we provided a starting point for inspecting the outside of the transmitter...

When was the last time you visited each of your transmitter sites - when...

This is the time of year to protect transmitter buildings and AM antenna tuning...

Our picture of a "mystery" cable in the Aug. 17 column brought back a...

Engineers at the Cox stations in Richmond, Va., found that it doesn't help to...

Before you grab a ground wire to check if it is attached to something,...

Broadcast engineers are an ingenious bunch. It seems we're always pressed to do more...

It's the season for remote broadcasts, and I thought I'd share some ideas from...

We've shared thousands of tips in this column through the years. Perhaps the best,...

Just as the Web offers reference data for engineers, it has also provided links...

Translating this into a commercial situation could save a facility thousands of dollars in...

One of the problems with using vented rack panels to separate your equipment is...

Ever have equipment installation interface problems? Here's one solution.

Not all transmitter buildings have to be 15 x 20 feet.

Don't you hate to lose or misplace parts when you are disassembling equipment? Joe...

Looking for a cheap source for wire racks? Try the shelving and closet organizer...

After my presentation, chock-full of pictures showing how not to engineer sites, Clear Channel...

Let's visit a neglected transmitter building in the woods. See how many security "issues"...

Performing an assessment of the array, he discovered a melted roller contact on an...

Like most engineers, I'm impressed with the scope of product found in the Middle...

Perhaps there is some money - and good will - to be had in...

The recent rash of transmitter site break-ins has gotten readers' attention.

Hunting season is upon us. It's a good time to monitor your line pressure...

I received two notes from engineers regarding the wasps and the rubber ice-flaps used...

With the prices dropping, hopefully everyone has a DMM in their toolbox.

Construction supply companies can really come in handy when you're building a transmitter site.