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Front Panel Designer provides the option of exporting your drawings as DXF files

Certain problems call for efforts that go above and beyond the call of duty

Also, Sherlock Holmes would be proud

The problem shut down Ron Wilken’s transmitter; here’s how he solved it

And keep that drink away from the console!

Consultant Richard Wood describes an FM troubleshooting scenario

Because it doesn’t know the words? Guess again. John Hutson found out

Also, shine some light on your rack room

Troubleshooting tips can save you time — even save your life

Also, tin your copper to protect your assets

Kitchen-type shelving offers several advantages in radio facilities

Also, backdraft dampers can help protect valuable infrastructure

Also, a tip to help prevent damage caused by falling ice

Also, protect your tower from frozen catastrophe

Also, we find another source for useful lightning detectors

Build a simple telco breakout box test fixture

Also, review local zoning applications diligently

Here are some oldies but goodies to get you out of a bind

Don’t forget your “Jesus stick” or your Rags in a Box

Visualize your digital audio, troubleshoot electrolytic capacitors and more

Also, a chart that simplifies decision-making for engineers

And don’t get locked out in an emergency

Also, here’s an unconventional use for your spare cable straps

Also: Are you or others you know using drones for facility inspection?

Also: This nifty impedance calculator can simplify a wiring project

Also, tips for finding some excellent (free) tools online

Frequent contributor Charles “Buc” Fitch, P.E., had a client who lost a 24VDC logic...

Keep ‘meeces’ out of your transmitter with this clever trick

Also, a caution about using PVC pipe for insulator purposes