Workbench

And what’s a Multiport, anyway?

Also, here’s a creative way to keep your caffeine flowing in a pinch

Also, here’s a tip to prevent “exploding squirrels” from taking down your backup generator

Plus, two ideas to improve your comfort and your monitoring ability

It sounds futuristic, but the technology is easy and available now

Plus, here’s some advice to use inside and out of the radio studio

Add this inexpensive temperature sensor to your remote control

Also: There’s no controversy over these power protection tips

And other engineers share bird deterrent and flashlight tips

Figurative and literal techniques to troubleshoot capture issues

Also: SNMP might not be simple but it’s powerful

Also: Learn from this transmitter site inspection routine shared by David Wigfield

Plus here are some LED flashlight pointers and an alternative suggestion

Put your legs to use and take a walk around your site

We continue our visual inspection

From weeds to cell towers, problems may have cropped up since last time you visited

Also, we explore some handy web resources for engineers

And use a Tellabs repeat coil to create an inverted audio signal

And here’s a handy way to know when it’s time to swap ’em out

Also here’s another way to learn about station coverage and details

Also, fabulous Workbench readers respond to other recent tips with ideas of their own

Also, tips for avoiding battery spills — even for sealed batteries

Also, here’s a tip to overcome a potential compatibility issue

Also: Sometimes lightning does strike twice — are you prepared?