Workbench

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?

Also, you’ll never get locked out of your tower site, if you try this easy idea

And what the heck is NotaBotYet?

And other tips to prevent winter engineering woes

… unless you think ahead and protect them with these practical cold-weather tips

Actually it smells kind of nice … but rodents find it repugnant

Smart solutions reduce downtime and other problems

Also: This is the time of year to prevent rodent infestation at your station

If you want to keep things running, remember this important step