[BC] something for each site

[Williams, Chris Albuquerque]

That seems to be the same story in common sites with multiple tenants as
well.

And don't even mention promotions, loan them something......I mean give
them something.

We spend more then we should replacing tools here too.

I would love 50.00 a month per site but times 9 sites fat chance with
the bean counters. 

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[mailto:broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net] On Behalf Of SHAFFER, RANDY L
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 7:59 PM
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Subject: [BC] something for each site

Barry wrote -

>I know that some of you are like me, you like a set of tools at each 
>site, so the one you need is not "at the other place" ...

>If you were going to budget for a new set of stations, how much would 
>you plan to spend, per station?

>$50 per site
>$100
>$150
>$200
>$250

>Or, would you buy $25 per month until you "filled" up the bench?

Barry, I think it depends on the site.

If it is a single site and you and a couple of trusted engineers are the
only ones using it, then you could buy a couple hundred dollars in tools
and call it done. I'm assuming you are just talking handtools and not
scopes and electronic test gear.
At WLYH, we had just three engineers, rarely did anyone else use our
tools. We had the same tools, some custom, for over 15 years. If we
spent $50 a year on additions or replacing worn tools, I'd be surprised.

When Clear Channel bought WHP-TV and added us together, tools
disappeared within a couple years. Too many had access - news,
production, and others would just walk into the shop and "borrow" tools.
Shops at transmitter sites were sometimes open to others and tools would
travel from site to site. I was spending, on average, over $100 a month
on tools for all sites. If there is a clearance or special, I buy them
because I know we'll need them at some point this year. I have some
Christmas specials in my office now waiting for engraving. That was a
change last year, which I think has helped. At least if a tool walks,
someone knows where it belongs.

Randy Shaffer
WLYH-TV/WHP-TV
Clear Channel Television
Harrisburg, PA 17110

   

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