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Gary Street Refurbs a Gates Biamote
This two-channel amplifier was intended for remotes for radio and TV
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What the Hay? This Place Is for the Birds!
See what happens when you don’t put your boots on right?
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Readers Identify the WE-111C Audio Transformer
The BBC used similar devices to connect the studio to the transmitter
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An Eye in the Sky Provides New Perspectives
Dan Slentz says his new tower camera is good for more than watching the...
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Cumulus Engineers Uncover a Surprise Under a Transmitter
And it delivers an unexpected memory jolt to your trusty Workbench author
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Golden Nuggets at Your Transmitter Site
An appreciation of the truly wonderful Western Electric 111C
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An Inexpensive Way to Feed Your EAS Box
You could build one but they are available from sources like Amazon and Walmart
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New Uses for Your Handy Klein 9s
That gap between the handles and below the hinge is there for a purpose
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Surgical Tweezers and Hemostats — an Engineer’s Tools?
Also, a resource to help you understand VSWR (from 1959)
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GEP: Ditch the Wall Wart
A simple project using junk box supplies gets rid of the wall wart
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What’s on Your RF Site “Must Check” List?
Also, hints for disabling those pesky Windows updates
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Shure Thing: A Solution to Crumbling Foam
Fans of the SM5B have a source for replacement windscreens
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Useful Reader Comments on Workbench Topics
More options for quiet in-window air conditioners
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Flag Your Stuff With These Handy Wire Ties
Also, a reminder about maintaining station logs from Larry Wilkins
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Here’s a Circuit to Snub Those Surges
Also, an unexpected application of your 9-inch Kleins
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Clean Coils Are Happy Coils
Also, here’s a useful wireless charger to install under a desk
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Workbench: Three Steps to a More Efficient A/C System
Also, a solution to our mic model mystery
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Slam on Your Brakes and Check This Out
This DIY mic stand is one-of-a-kind (unless you build one too!)
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Workbench: Park It Right Here, Baby!
Rubber bumpers outlast concrete for your station parking lot
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Workbench: Infrared Pictures Speed Troubleshooting
Also, a handy way to obtain a list of Windows updates
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Workbench: Squeak, Scrape, Sag and Stick?
Rolf Taylor has some tips for that door that’s driving you crazy
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Workbench: Get Funky with Adafruit Audio FX
Send us your project ideas for this nifty sound board
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Workbench: Adaptors Help Solve Pin 1 Problems
Also, some options for lubricating locks when things get cold
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Use an Octopus to Check Components
Also, consider 3M Cold Shrink for your next tower cable run
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It’s Always the Right Season to Check Your Backups
Consider the case of this non-functioning RF amplifier
From the Editor
Happy 30 Years to RW’s Workbench!
John Bisset began writing our popular tips column in 1990
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Use Privacy Slats to Deter Vandalism
Also, Rolf Taylor explains air filter MERV ratings
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A Very Odd Case of Studio RFI
Remember, electrolytics are everywhere — even in wall warts
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Construct an EAS Receive Loop Antenna
We love hands-on ideas — like this one from Ken Beckwith
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How to Get Rid of That Mouse in the House
Also, read about Tom Norman and the case of the hidden capacitor
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Does Your UPS Have This Bypass?
If you want to keep things running, remember this important step