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This Jacket Keeps You Toasty Warm
And other tips to prevent winter engineering woes
Satellite Dishes Make Lovely Snow Scoops
… unless you think ahead and protect them with these practical cold-weather tips
Ooooh That Smell, Can’t You Smell That Smell?
Actually it smells kind of nice … but rodents find it repugnant
Focus on UPS Power and Disconnects
Smart solutions reduce downtime and other problems
There’s Always Room for Error
Also: This is the time of year to prevent rodent infestation at your station
Does Your UPS Have This Bypass?
If you want to keep things running, remember this important step
Banish Tarnish With the PrepPen
And check out this unique microphone isolation solution
Community Radio Trains the Next Generation
Plus tips for satellite alignment, transmitter site organization and more
End the Mystery of the Transmitter Site
You take pictures of transmitters — so share them with nontechnical staff
This Surfboard Saves Space in the Studio
And don’t forget to hang your “No Vacancy” sign
Shine a Little LED Light on the Subject
Or choose color to set the mood in the studio
Guard Against Porcupines … With a Flower Pot?
Plus a roundup of other useful tech tips from readers
Get Rid of Your Boom Boing Boing
Also, an idea about how to get your talent’s attention with colorful boom options
Consider These Instruments for More Efficient Troubleshooting
ESR meters can be a time saver in the middle of the night
Check Out This Alternative Ground Binding Post
Also, try this rodent-repelling sealant
Readers, Please Weigh in on These Questions
Also, here are some coffee maintenance and skin-care tips just for radio engineers
Your Eyes Can Trump an ESR Meter
Sometimes the best test equipment is the human eye and nose
B-B-B-B-Bird Is the Word
Everybody’s heard about AMC-18, but perhaps not these tips for a painless switch
Consider ESR When Troubleshooting Audio Circuits
Be aware of the internal resistance between component leads, plates and electrolyte
Got a Tip to Ward Off Rodent Infestation?
Here’s how one station stopped an infestation of mice in an ATU enclosure
This Support System Is Not Just Strong, It’s Rigid
Here’s how the folks at Mountain Country secured their monitors cost-effectively
What’s Behind Box (Cover) Number Three?
Available: Nice mouse apartment, plenty of bedroom space, transmitter view
Look How Far We’ve Come
Engineers might be frugal, but they’re a creative breed with a respect for history...
Monitor Station Status, Avoid Site Trips
Oh and by the way, don’t forget to re-aim your satellite dish
Workbench Thrives on Ideas From the Field
Here are three good ones. Send us yours!
Bakeware Keeps Your Hardware Sorted
Also, we share some inexpensive gift ideas for fellow engineers
Fight Seed — and Cicada! — Clogs
You can DIY a solution, but here is a company with a ready-made option
Kits Solve a Multitude of Problems
Don’t have time to make custom gear? These will get projects done quickly
Construct a Cheap Stereo Audio Amplifier
Add a heat sink and troubleshooting features, and you’re really in business
Keep Your “Adjustables” Out of Sight
Jocks, fingers and knobs don’t always mix in the broadcast environment. I’ve seen studios...
The Accounting Doctor Can Help You
Here’s a helpful, free resource for engineers who are new to budgeting and cap-ex...
Alert FM Offers a Flood of Information
And try these bright ideas to save money and space at your station
Another Tip to Keep AC Clean and Efficient
Here’s how the Bowins keep annoying seeds out of their Bard wall-pack air conditioners
Are Your TFT EAS Units in Compliance?
Also: Why it’s a good idea to check your RF sites regularly — and...
Keep Those Nasty Fluffies Outta Here
Here’s a handy solution to keep summer fluff out of your air conditioner
The Mystery Tool Everyone Identified
Also, your old transmitter might not be a lost cause after all
Keep an Eye on Power With These Meters
An affordable metering solution; also, that’s one heck of a Ditty Desk!
Create Your Own Mobile Toolshed
Also, a pop quiz: Do you know what this little gizmo is used for?
How Would You Use This Cooling Fan?
Also: Art Reis wasn’t the only one to weigh in about considerations when using...