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

[Gary Glaenzer]

a lot more than you would realize

and the present management (management, not owner) isn't about to spend the
bucks for a new transmitter

even if it does make economic sense in the long run, they will continue to
run the old one, preferring to live with higher operating expenses rather
than justify a large capital expenditure to the owner

econimically sensible ?  nope

but it makes the manager look good in that he doesn't have to justify
spending a lot of money on a new unit





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bailey, Scott" <sbailey at nespower.com>
To: "Broadcasters' Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12:32 PM
Subject: RE: [BC] Why an older transmitter may be a good choice


Gary,
   How many stations are in a position like that? I could see if I was
the "new" owner of a station with an old transmitter, and having to keep
it going until I reach a position in the budget to buy a new one, but
business wise, with technology making it more affordable to operate a
solid state box, it only makes sense to invest in newer gear, even if
one can afford to maintain the old box.
   We all want to save money? Right? So a good business owner of a
station, even if he/she or they can afford to maintain an older tube
transmitter, it would be in their best interest to get the new one, save
money, and maybe perhaps even more money in the budget for other
expenses, needs, or salaries.

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 12:05 PM
To: Broadcasters' Mailing List
Subject: Re: [BC] Why an older transmitter may be a good choice

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.
 > >
 > >

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