[BC] In search of Harris SX1

[kevin at tieline.com]

Re solid state TXs not holding up to lightening compared to tube TXs, as the collective has said it's simply not true. It all comes down to good basic engineering. If the plant is built correctly and the ground system (and that includes *everything*, even fences!) is done correctly, the TX and everything in the TX plant can hum along during the worst of storms with nary a scratch. Can lightening still do damage?  Sure but the point is to minimize with solid engineering. It always comes back to taking care of the basics doesn't it?

Good engineering = good insurance. Do it right the first time. 

There are some really good white papers on good grounding techniques to properly ground a TX plant (studio too) which doesn't cost a lot of money **and** will *save* money instead by not having the TX and/or equipment from getting hammered and the resulting man hours and expense to fix. Good engineering *saves* money (and keeps folks on this list gainfully employed!)

Getting a tube TX is like a very bad rent-to-own deal. People that do rent-to-own don't do the math to realize they're paying $1,000 rent in one year for a $500 TV. But that $50 weekly payment sure makes it easy to start down a never ending hole. 

By the way, I'm not an engineer and I don't play one on TV but I have learned by listening to those who know more than me. Experience is a wonderful teacher. Again, it always comes back to taking care of the basics and the basics will take care of you. It wins basketball games and it works in life. 

Kevin Webb