Sometimes all it takes is a deceptively simple test to discover if an active part is good or bad. Burt Weiner …

When setting up a transmission system, the goal is always to achieve the lowest reflected power (or VSWR – Voltage Standing …

There are many stresses on the broadcast transmission system, winter weather being but one of them. One critical part that needs …

Repairing gear on the workbench has become a bit of a lost art at many stations. The tools to diagnose and …

Among the important ways to keep an FM transmitter happy is to ensure the match to the transmission line and antenna …

Previously, Gary Minker discussed how technicians could better understand rectifiers and how to troubleshoot them in circuits. By putting that knowledge …

When a station is off the air, the pressure is on to find and fix the problem immediately – or at …

Even as everything goes digital, the solid-state rectifier is still the primary building block for the power sources which make virtually …

Building a radio station has many more options available today than in previous years. However, while “prosumer” gear pricing may be …

Emergency generators are great to have, except when they do not generate during outages.

However, just starting and running the generator …