TWiRT 236 - Antenna & Tower work with John Hettish

Continuing our discussion about working on broadcast antennas way up high, John Hettish, joins us, describing some of his amazing tower work videos.  We’ll get the right story on his 10-bay ERI antenna rebuild, plus check out removal of some 900 pound microwave dishes.  And what about the wasps and vultures gathering at the top of a broadcast tower?  

Guest:
John Hettish, Owner of Middle Tennessee Two-Way, Inc.

Tower Work Videos from the Show:
Lightning Damaged FM Transmitting Antenna Part 5

Removing 900 Pound (12 foot) Microwave Dishes

Wasps at the top of the tower

Descending from 1280 to 1190 feet in High Wind

Strobe Light Repair on a TV Transmitting Antenna

Hosts:

Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, VP - Telos Systems

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TWiRT 236 - Antenna & Tower work with John Hettish

TWiRT 235 - Troubles up High

Fixing broadcast gear is difficult enough at ground level. What’s it like to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair broadcast systems 300, 600, or 1200 feet above ground?  Chris Tobin advises about what can go wrong and some common remedies, and we analyze an antenna repair by tower pro, John Hettish, while he’s 925 feet above ground.

Antenna Story Link on YouTube:
Damaged FM Antenna - Part 5

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, VP - Telos Systems

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TWiRT 234 - Tracy Teagarden

We’ve called Tracy Teagarden, “the most interesting engineer in Las Vegas.”  He’s no stranger to dong things right, even in terrible weather, and hard-to-access transmitter sites. Tracy joins Chris Tobin and me to talk about two AM directional stations on the same property, along with some FM backup transmitters, difficult AC power on Mt. Potosi, and his own work with new VoIP systems.

Guest:
Tracy Teagarden, Chief Engineer, CBS Radio, Las Vegas

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, VP - Telos Systems

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TWiRT 233 - EAS Strict Time & Ransomware

A Nashville DJ, complaining about an inconvenient EAS Test, unwittingly activates more EAS alerts across radio stations and cable systems.  Video streaming technology has a few radio stations becoming video providers.  And “ransomware” has taken several radio stations hostage lately, destroying music and commercial libraries.  How should engineers act to prevent their stations from getting hijacked?  Chris Tobin and Chris Tarr join us for a fast-paced episode of TWiRT!

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Chris Tarr, Wisconsin DoE - Entercom
Kirk Harnack, VP - Telos Systems

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TWiRT 232 - Open Source Automation with Fred Gleason

Is free, open-source software a viable option for running your radio station?  Fred Gleason, co-founder of Paravel Systems says it’s worth consideration. His Rivendell radio automation software is open-source, widely deployed, fully professional - and free to use.  Paravel’s financial model is to charge for pre-configured hardware and for support, but both are optional.   Fred talks to us about Rivendell open-source radio automation and call screening software.

Guest:
Fred Gleason, Paravel Systems

Hosts:
Chris Tobin, IP-Solutionist
Kirk Harnack, VP - Telos Systems

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