[BC] Aux transmitters

[RadioRan@aol.com]

For Paul W. & company...
    Lots of years ago, I worked at a daytimer, and soon found that there are 
certain transmitter problems that cannot be addressed between sunset and 
sunrise.  While the current crop of Solid-State transmitters is great, they WILL 
fail.   The repair for the solid-state boxes frequently relies on how fast Fedex 
can get a new circuit board to you.  And hope you guessed right on the 
diagnosis, the first time.
    You, as the Engineer are responsible for delivering a signal at all 
times.  Therefore, a regularly-tested Aux transmitter (of either persuasion) is 
highly recommended.
    Only last week, a BE-1A took a nap, and I had to press a trusty Bauer 707 
into service.  This kept the income stream alive for the 28 hours it took to 
receive a new power supply module.  Could have cobbled one, but it would have 
taken a couple of hours.
    A few years ago, another station with a BE-1A had power supply board 
problems.  BE sent a new board, but it was defective, and they had to send another 
one.  An elderly Bauer FB-1000 J took up the slack for the four days while 
all THAT was going on..  
    Moral:  Always have at least two ways of doing something! 
Have a great weekend,
Randy Wells
Wells Wireless Works
Santa Rosa, CA



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