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Re: [IRCA] Random observations
> 1170-WDIS noted off air. Not surprised. Will note if I see it
> back on again.
Back on, sorta. It pops off with modulation. It's there but not
listenable. The audio sounds bubbly and cuts out once or twice a second.
They have an old Harris MW-1 transmitter that has been sick for years and
can't afford to have it repaired or replaced. They also have a very badly
designed antenna system modification that probably cut their coverage in
half. It used stainless steel cable for the feed which has a fairly high
resistance. Much of the transmitter power is just turned into heat rather
than radiating. Don't ever use stainless steel wire for antennas...
Craig Healy
Providence, RI
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