Adding the 3 1/8" EIA flange connector
Then and now:
KTXK has now finished a major upgrade to 100,000 watts.
The first page shows the transmitter and old antenna systems
The second page shows the first portion of the project, the electrical upgrade and equipment delivery.
The third page shows the installation of the antenna.
This forth page shows the installation of the coax and transmitter.
The fifth page shows the final installation of the new transmitter and new directional antenna
KTXK operates from a transmitter site near the communities of Hooks and Redwater, Bowie County, Texas.
Here is how the installation of the coax, moving of the old antenna and installation of the new transmitter went.
Adding the 3 1/8" EIA flange connector
The next morning, the coax is ready to pull up.
Guiding the cable lift can be a fine balancing act.
Up it goes!
Moving the old main antenna into it's new position on the tower.
Cable grounding at the bottom of the tower
The new HVAC system being installed
The first page shows the transmitter and old antenna systems
The second page shows the first portion of the project, the electrical upgrade and equipment delivery.
The third page shows the installation of the antenna.
This forth page shows the installation of the coax and transmitter.
The fifth page shows the final installation of the new transmitter and new directional antenna
© 2004 Broadcast Engineering Services of Bonny Doon