That management attitude is why I am no longer in broadcasting. On my 5
tower array (4 tower DA night and a fifth, center, tower as a non-DA
daytime) I always measured field strength at least monthly. We had to
protect a Canadian station at night and had a *very* deep null toward VE so
my measurements were more critical than most.
Too bad such good engineering practice has become optional.
73,
On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 5:08 AM, <donroden@hiwaay.net> wrote:
> Quoting Paul Manuel <k4pdm@yahoo.com>:
> > Field strength measurements are normally not required for broadcast
> stations.
> > 73, Paul K4PDM
>
> I measure my directionals every month and my non-directionals at LEAST
> four times a year. You need to know where you are before you can know
> where you are going. Yes, the FCC has relaxed the rules from
> "required" to "recommended"
> and many owners have taken that to mean " unnecessary".
>
> It's analogous to not requiring a speedometer in your car......... but
> , you better have some way to prove you weren't exceeding the speed
> limit if the radar gun says otherwise.
>
> Don W4DNR
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