[AMRadio] re: looking for linear amplifier

[Robert M. Bratcher Jr.]

At 04:53 PM 12/20/2003, you wrote:

>Actually if you want to build a high power high level homebrew 
>transmitter, there is no need to spend megabucks to purchase a custom 
>built mod transformer.  There are plenty of tube type broadcast 
>transmitters sitting around all over the country that have been removed 
>from service.  These can be bought for very little, and often are offered 
>for free if you are willing to  remove the entire transmitter from the 
>premises.  Abandoned AM BC transmitters have become a presently 
>available  industrial surplus item.
>Some hams prefer to make a few modifications and convert the BC 
>transmitter directly to ham use, but they contain a wealth of parts for 
>someone who prefers to homebrew from scratch.  This involves completely 
>redesigning the layout using the same parts, and most likely building a 
>new rack or enclosure, which may or may not be constructed from materials 
>salvaged from the old, highly oversized and overweight broadcast 
>transmitter cabinet.  The challenge is to find out about a discarded BC 
>transmitter before it is hauled to the landfill.
>
>Don K4KYV


So whats the secret to finding AM broadcast transmitters?