Here is the new 60,000 watt transmitter being tested at the factory in Marcellus, New York.
The first cabinet being delivered
Off-Loading of the first crate.
The next crate
The big iron
The switchless combiner delivered
The new transmitter, delivered and ready for assembly
Feedline and combiner in the refurbished transmitter building
April, 2002: Electrical work is proceeding, very slowly. The roof now has an ice shield, the new pad for the electrical switch gear has been poured, and the final stage of installation work draws near.
The contrast between the old electrical system (left) and the new (right) is kind of obvious.
Here is Greg Mananian (USA Electric of Glendale) working out some details in the electrical installation.
The new transmitter in place.
Another view of what's to come.
This is the first set of photos in the transmitter installation series. When the project next moves forward, more photos will be posted.
KPFK operates at 90.7 Mhz with 112,000 watts, 5900 feet above sea level and 5600 feet above Los Angeles, California.
For more about Mt. Wilson, check out my pages about the mountain here.
© 2002 Broadcast Engineering Services of Bonny Doon