Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Re: WGN Xmtr. Maintenance Period

["Craig Healy" <bubba@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> > You want a small demonstration?  Take an ordinary 40w fluorescent
> > lamp and walk out next to your tower when it's on the air.
>
> Nice Going Craig,
>
>     I just know we're going to see an Energizer Bunny on steroids. Paul,
> PLEASE approach the tower slowly. Not even a Navy Doc can resuscitate a
> crispy critter...and don't ask how I know.

Which is why I told him not to touch the metal ends.  And, it is a 1kw
station.  I used that exact technique for decades rather than a flashlight
to read the base ammeter.  You notice I said *next* to the tower, not *on*
the tower.  No way I'd tell him to do something dangerous.  After 37 years
doing this, I think I have it figured out.  The only way he'd achieve
"crispy critter" status is if he put himself across the base insulator with
handcuffs.

Craig Healy
Providence, RI

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