From the Editor
Projects Are an Opportunity to Learn
They stretch us and boot us out of our comfort zones.
Cris Alexander
From the Editor
Powering Broadcast Transmitter Sites Isn’t Always Easy
In low-power installations, alternative energy sources can be the answer
Tech Tips
Shocker! It’s Time to Prepare for Lightning Season
What’s on your lightning protection checklist?
From the Editor
Servers: Love ’em or Hate ’em
They are taking on a whole new role in our broadcast infrastructure
Facilities
We Finish Our “Ultimate DIY Project”
By building its own diplexer, Crawford kept a cap on relocation costs
From the Editor
Tower Lights Ain’t What They Used to Be
We’ve come a long way from pulsing red lights and mechanical flashers
Tech Tips
Brand Loyalty Is a Big Factor When TX Shopping
History and a good working relationship count for a lot
From the Editor
Sometimes It’s Best to Roll Your Own
There is great satisfaction in building your own problem-solving gadgets.
From the Editor
FM Directional Computer Simulations — Why Not?
Computer modeling of FM antennas can save time, effort and money
Industry
Crawford DoE Proposes Compromise for Interference Field Strength Cut Off
He says 48 dBµ would be a more appropriate value than 54 dBµ
Columns and Views
When Is a Non-Directional FM Antenna Directional?
How far is too far when using antenna mounting to skew an ND pattern?