Workbench
Workbench: IR Camera Spots a Dead Cooling Fan
For one engineer, this handy tool has more than paid for itself
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Workbench: Remember a Ground Kit at the Base
Also, a whole batch of other simple but useful tips for use around your...
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Workbench: Tips for Avoiding Wet Encounters
Also, a postscript to our discussion about generator maintenance
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Maintain Equipment for Long Life Spans
Also, use Cal-Blue Plus to spot slowwwwwww nitrogen leaks
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Workbench: Germicidals May Kill Your Electronics
Not all sanitizing wipes are safe to use on your equipment
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Workbench: A Lineman’s Tips to Ground an STL Pole
Also more about gas discharge tubes and metal oxide varistors
From the Editor
Happy 30 Years to RW’s Workbench!
John Bisset began writing our popular tips column in 1990
Reader's Forum
Letter: Michael Bolton and Workbench
Thoughts on audio over-compression and the value of tech tips
Headlines
Get More Out of Your Tower Re-Lamp
Also, here’s a way to improve your engineering skills for $25
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Workbench: Time to Prepare for Ice and Snow
The mind boggles at the uses for this product invented by the Rocket Chemical...
Headlines
GDTs vs. MOVs: Choose Carefully
Though MOVs respond more quickly, the higher capacitance limits their use
Workbench
Workbench: Build This XLR Cable Tester
Use it to test XLR-connected cables for proper wiring and polarity
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Workbench: A Good-Looking Weld Is Not Always a Good Weld
Also, here’s an industrial and business surface sterilizer (if you can get your hands...
Global
Workbench: Welcoming a World of New Readers
Like all of our content, Workbench tips are intended for folks the world over
Columns and Views
Use Privacy Slats to Deter Vandalism
Also, Rolf Taylor explains air filter MERV ratings
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Let Your Dryer Work Out the Kinks
Also, learn the interesting history of the MacKenzie Program Repeater
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Mother Nature Can Both Hinder and Help Your Station
Also, don’t miss out on your free Swag Bag … here’s how to get...
Columns and Views
Cameras Keep Watch at Your Transmitter Site
Also, here’s a software suggestion for April 1
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A New Ultrasonic Leak Detector Pinpoints Leaks
Also, the mousetraps just keep on coming!
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They Don’t Call Capacitors “Old Sparky” for Nuthin’
Also, Kevin Wagner shows how to restrict building cooling space and save money
Columns and Views
A Dead Battery Can Ruin Your Station’s Day
Also, Frank Hertel reports on a solution to a Windows 7 problem
Columns and Views
A Very Odd Case of Studio RFI
Remember, electrolytics are everywhere — even in wall warts
Digital Editions
Inside the October 23rd Issue of Radio World
Vernon’s automation deep dive, Wesolowski on C4 latest, take an audio ride in a...
Columns and Views
Deter Stinging Insects at the Transmitter Site
Also: Bill Ruck’s capacitor experiences; and a unique and humane rat or mice trap
Columns and Views
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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Computer Considerations for 2019
And we reveal the winner of last issue’s mystery contest
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Use This Auto Part to Repair a Dehydrator
Plus, a Workbench tip from RW Editor Paul McLane
Columns and Views
Check Out This New Performance Space
Also, who monitors the station’s tower lights — and who should?
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A Simple Security Solution … for Your Toolbox
Also, electrolytic capacitor problems and fixes
Columns and Views
More Thoughts on Split Type “N” Connectors
And here’s a simple site security tip to try
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Look How Far We’ve Come
Engineers might be frugal, but they’re a creative breed with a respect for history...
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Tips to Outfit Your Workbench and Fix Your Workflow
The holiday period is a tough one for getting major projects done
Global
TALLER DEL INGENIERO: ¿Identificó la emisora que publicamos en marzo?
Marlin Taylor nos envió una respuesta meticulosa
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TALLER DEL INGENIERO: Un pequeño poste le puede ahorrar dinero
No siempre es posible instalar una torre pequeña en el techo
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TALLER DEL INGENIERO: Tape los orificios antes que se arrepienta
Roedores e insectos buscan nuevos lugares donde hacer sus nidos