We just finished installing one of these units for one of our clients. This is the third one that I have dealt with in the last two years. I have to say, these transmitters are pretty cool.
We also installed a 7/8 transfer switch and a 1.5 KW test load:
Another view:
New transmitter rack, processor, and remote control:
The former main transmitter, the venerable BE FM1B:
View of the 7/8 inch coax going out of the transmitter room to the tower:
Rarely, if ever, have I worked with a 7/8 rigid transmission line. Usually, it is a 1 5/8 or 3-inch line, which requires some amount of patience when installing.
Nice little transmitter site upgrade project.
Thanks for the up to date photos on Illinois Mtn.!
I remember the day that WPDH Continental went to air in about 1982,
it was by far the best and only dependable FM transmitter in the market!
Question;what’s in the old WFTI/WTBY-TV room these days?
I suspect that 2 ton UHF antenna and waveguide( stainless steel rectangular transmission line) will be on that tower forever…
EL
Love those PIRA RDS encoders! I generally don’t like cheaping out on things but these have features of units costing 5X as much and the only thing they lacke is a metal case and internal PSU, which if you really need to can be added (DIY) for under $100. Still a great value! spend the extra $1,000 you save on a better remote control or processor….