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Station Upgrade: KEXS
An ATU is moved from storage in the transmitter building to be taken to a tower base. Photo by Ben Weiss
Chris Kreger of RF Specialties installs an ATU. Photo by Ben Weiss
Map the sites
Studio: 39° 17' 39.00” N, 94° 15' 37.00” W
New site: 39° 17' 39.00” N, 94° 15' 37.00” W
One ATU installed. Photo by Ben Weiss
The towers are up, the ATUs are installed and everything is ready to be tested. Photo by Ben Weiss
Equipment List
Andrew Heliax LDF4-50A (0.5”), Heliax LDF6-50 (1.25”)
Broadcast Electronics AM10A
CRL MDF-400, PMC-450
Kathrein Scala PR-950 Paraflector
LEA International surge suppressor
Middle Atlantic rack
Phasetek phasor and ATUs
Potomac 1901
Sine Systems RAK1, RFC-1/B, RP-8
TFT Model 5195-M, Model 753
Station owner Jim O'Laughlin prepares to turn the transmitter on. Photo by Ben Weiss
Tower Innovations towers
Varco Pruden Buildings steel building
RF Specialties of Missouri - dealer
Charles A. Hecht and Associates - consulting engineer
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