[AMRadio] Source Broadcast Xmtrs

[W2XJ]

There are some broadcast lists where tube transmitter are often listed. 
The primary problem is usually transportation.

On 6/11/11 5:28 PM, John Lyles wrote:
> Alas, as Don Chester replied, 1 kW and smaller AM tube rigs are getting
> scarce. However, small mom-and-pop stations are still there on local
> channels in smaller communities, barely hanging on, with tube
> transmitters and backups. If you live in such areas, such as I do in
> northern New Mexico, recommend getting to know the management, or the
> local contract engineers who take care of these. Nowadays, one engineer
> could maintain 5-10 stations. Sometimes all the engineers are friendly
> enough to invite you to their get-togethers, such as Friday lunch at a
> cafe.
>
> I have gotten two of my rigs from the AM forum listings over the years,
> and one from a local station that wanted it moved out quickly. They are
> now relocating their TX to a new tower, so they called again last
> Friday,"help move this thing". A little Harris solid state, an old solid
> state MW1 Gates, and a rare and horrible ITA1000. A ham friend is
> helping move the transmitter site, hopefully he will get the ITA. The
> others will stay in service on BC Band. So by helping them out,
> transmitter gets recycled.
>
> 73
> John K5PRO
>
>
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