[BC] Why an older transmitter may be a good choice

[Paul B. Walker, Jr.]

I can afford, if I need, the "new" 833 tubes along with any minor repairs. I
have a slight "bubble" built in every month for a tube or two, etc if i need
it.  I can also afford to and justify the cost of electricity... that's just
the cost of doing business.




On 2/20/07, Gary Glaenzer <gglaenzer at todaysbestradio.com> wrote:
>
> Scott;
>
> I'm not going to argue the points you make, because they are valid.
>
> However, my initial rsponse was to a blanket statement by someone else who
> seems to think that every station has the wherewithall to replace the
> transmitter just because 'it's old'.
>
> It may be 'old', but if it is performing what needs done, and you can
> budget
> for the maintenance but not the cost of a replacement, where's the problem
> with running it ?
>
> G
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bailey, Scott" <sbailey at nespower.com>
> To: "Broadcasters' Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 11:49 AM
> Subject: RE: [BC] Why an older transmitter may be a good choice
>
>
> Your going spent more money on keeping that old rig going, than to just
> turn around and by a new one.  The higher powered AM stations, I can
> understand, somewhat, but an AM at 1 KW, that's crazy!
>
> I know of 2 AM's in this area that are still running tube transmitters.
> I was talking to a GM at an AM/FM combo in this area and I couldn't
> believe the price he was paying for 4-400's, 807's, just to keep up a
> Collins 20V-2.
>
> My studio is with the transmitter/tower site. My AC bill this month was
> only 160.00. Gee, I my electric bill at home was higher than that! My
> little 1 KW Armstrong box burns way less electric than the central heat
> and air system.
>
> Scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net
> [mailto:broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net] On Behalf Of Gary Glaenzer
> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 11:40 AM
> To: Broadcasters' Mailing List
> Subject: [BC] Why an older transmitter may be a good choice
>
> one word:  finances
>
> I'm sure you canfigure out the rest for yourself
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Meuser" <Robertm at broadcast.net>
>
> > That was not an opinion it is a fact. Please enlighten me other wise.
> >
> > R
> >
> >
> > Gary Glaenzer wrote:
> >
> > >"There is no good excuse for running  something that old"
> > >
> > >Oh, give us a break
> > >
> > >While some other party's justifications may not agree with your
> opinions
> on
> > >the subject, a blanket statement such as above is nonsense.
> > >
> > >
>
>
> --
> Paul B. Walker, Jr.
> www.walkerbroadcasting.com
> walkerbroadcasting at gmail.com