The next site to get a new remote control install was Gillette…
Testing the new remote control and UPS in the hotel room…
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More work in Sundance and Newcastle
Posted in October 27th, 2011
I’m back in Newcastle and Sundance…This time I’m installing new network switches and preparing additional remote controls for other sites while I’m on the road.
In the hotel room…Getting ready to wire up another remote control.
Work in Sundance
Posted in October 26th, 2011
Today I’m in Sundance dealing with a couple of issues. It’s still relatively early in the season so I was able to drive into the site. Even still there was a pretty considerable amount of frost.
The building in Sundance…
Newcastle Remote Install
Posted in October 25th, 2011
Over the past year or so I have been replacing old and outdated remote control equipment at my transmitter sites with more up to date units. These newer units will (among other things) allow me to receive alerts via e-mail rather than telephone. They will also allow me to monitor and control them via the Internet rather than strictly via dialup telephone which has become less and less reliable in recent years. Today’s installation is in Newcastle, Wyoming…
The old remote control unit and one of the relay panels has been removed…
Evanston Satellite Dish Installation
Posted in October 19th, 2011
We had recently put a new station on the air in Evanston to replace a translator. Initially it had been fed via the Internet over a Wireless ISP but this proved to be a bit unreliable. Our traditional method for feeding transmitters is via satellite. I purchased a small satellite dish to install at the site to provide the audio feed. The Internet based feed would remain as a backup.
Cinder blocks in the back of the truck to weight down the satellite dish mount
Rock Springs satellite signal failure
Posted in October 13th, 2011
We have been having some issues with our satellite signal in Rock Springs lately…The signal is marginal and fades on a pretty regular basis during poor weather. This was one of those days. I visited the site to investigate.
A red fault indicator, “Out of lock” reading and no audio levels tells the tale. We have once again lost the satellite signal at the site.
Evanston Antenna Installation
Posted in October 12th, 2011
Recently we hauled a new antenna to our Evanston site in preparation for a major signal upgrade. Unfortunately the weather was too poor at the time to install it. The weather has cut us a break and we’re now ready to hang the new antenna.
The two antenna bays partially assembled and ready to go up the tower…
Visit to Lander
Posted in October 11th, 2011
Recently our General Manager and I have been traveling around to various locations in the state to “meet and greet” with listeners. The visits have been well received and a tremendous success. Today we are in Lander–a beautiful little town in Central Wyoming.
Our General Manager, Christina Kuzmych (Left) and me (right) with one of our loyal listeners at a local coffee shop.
Sundance Remote Control Install
Posted in October 10th, 2011
Off to Sundance…just up the road from Newcastle. Todays task? Install a new remote control. Since I’ve been pre-wiring these units the installation should be fairly straightforward.
Two remote controls ready to go…One for Newcastle (on my return trip) and a second for Sundance.
Work in Newcastle
Posted in October 9th, 2011
It’s a snowy day here in Laramie…I received a report from Newcastle that we were off the air. While I was there I decided to make preparations for a new remote control. This remote will allow more detailed diagnostics of issues at the site.
The view outside my front door…
My work truck is absolutely covered in snow but it’s time to hit the road…
