[BC] In search of Harris SX1

[Paul B. Walker, Jr.]

I spoke with my friend who owns the station and is the one in need of said
transmitter.. that this is all a temporary lash up to get the station on the
air from rented space where room is at a premium after we discovered some
technical issues.

Paul

On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 2:57 PM, w2xj <w2xj at nyc.rr.com> wrote:

> Just so we all understand, can you confirm if my summary below is correct?
>
> The station wants what it wants which is a 20 plus year old solid state
> transmitter that had a questionable reputation when new and  will probably
> cost $10,000 to retune and repair.Plus the purchase price and shipping. Has
> obsolete parts that if they can be purchased at all will be very expensive.
>
> They want this solid state transmitter that had somewhat questionable
> reliability when new because ------
>
> you said ---
>
> "Solid state transmitters, regardless of what you do to them to protect
> them,
>
> are NOT very forgiving at all like older tube type (not totally solid
> state)
> transmitters are."
>
> Just wanted to be sure we understood.
>
> Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote:
>
>  Ok, so I was wrong about some stuff. I apologize. I got my facts wrong,
>> and
>> I'm sorry.
>>
>> This station is looking for what they're looking for because it is simply
>> best for their situation. The station has NO income right now and can't
>> afford a brand new transmitter, as one lump sum payment or monthly
>> payments.
>>
>> We've been over this ad nasuem with solid state vs tubes and the
>> pros/cons.
>> I don't think we need to discuss that, again.
>>
>> This is what the station wants, it's that simple..
>>
>> Paul Walker
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 5:11 AM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. <
>> walkerbroadcasting at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> I know the station in question well.
>>>
>>> There's a couple reasons said station is looking for what they're looking
>>> for.
>>>
>>> A.) The budget is NOT that big and they would NOT be able to afford a
>>> Nautel J1000 or anything brand new. Just being honest, 'cuse it's the
>>> truth.
>>>
>>> B.) Secondly, this station is in an area prone to thunder and lightning.
>>> Solid state transmitters, regardless of what you do to them to protect
>>> them,
>>> are NOT very forgiving at all like older tube type (not totally solid
>>> state)
>>> transmitters are.
>>>
>>> I'm sure there are other reasons an SX1 or MW-1 would work for this
>>> station
>>> and would be a better choice over something newer. Plus, an SX1 and an
>>> MW1
>>> are smaller then some of the ancient tube transmitters from the 50s and
>>> 60s
>>>
>>> Don't assume that because it wouldnt or can't work for you, that it
>>> doesn't
>>> or can't work for someone else.
>>>
>>> My RCA BTA1-M got 3 hits from  lightning and for the most part, was fine.
>>>
>>> Paul Walker
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>