A Maintenance Program That Works! Written by Barry Mishkind Posted in Maintenance Shift. There are many things that a broadcast engineer needs to keep in mind so as to keep a station on the … Continue reading
Long Term System Survival From EMP Written by Glen Clark Posted in Maintenance Shift. This is the final, fifth part of Glen Clark’s look at what EMPs (Electromagnetic Pulses) are, what dangers they present to … Continue reading
Making Sure You are Ready for an EMP Written by Glen Clark Posted in Maintenance Shift. This is Part 4 of Glen Clark’s look at the dangers EMPs (Electromagnetic Pulses) present to broadcasters, and how to minimize … Continue reading
EMP Dangers in the Broadcast Plant Written by Glen Clark Posted in Maintenance Shift. This is Part 3 of Glen Clark’s look at EMPs (Electromagnetic Pulses): what they are, what dangers they present to broadcasters, … Continue reading
Part 2: Three Ways EMPs Kill Electrical/Electronic Devices Written by Glen Clark Posted in Maintenance Shift. EMPs are not magic nor death rays. They are physical forces and can be understood by physics and their impact can … Continue reading
Unobtainium – What To Do? Where to Call? Written by Barry Mishkind Posted in Maintenance Shift. As technology progresses, some things do get left behind. Trying to find parts for an older car might send you to the dealer, … Continue reading
A Possible Way to Find Elusive Parts Written by Dave Dybas Posted in Maintenance Shift. [October 2021 – In the old days, it was not unusual for stations to stock two or three copies of each part for … Continue reading
Getting Ready for Winter Written by Barry Mishkind Posted in Maintenance Shift. Sure, we just hit “Fall,” but Winter is already giving previews in some areas. In any event, Fall gives us time … Continue reading
Water and Electicity DO Mix Written by Chip Morgan Posted in Maintenance Shift. Have you ever had an AM transmitter with intermittent VSWR trips caused by some problem you could not locate? Chip Morgan … Continue reading
Unusual Tools Help On The Bench Written by Dave Dunsmoor Posted in Maintenance Shift. For most of us, having one of every tool is probably not economically or spatially feasible. On the other hand, having … Continue reading
