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I did mornings at WSUN and what a great signal it was (is) (will be) How cool to be able to drive between them..Are they re-erecting at that same site? You should see the underground bomb shelter/studio at that little building..C-Rations for everyone!
If not re-built towers there.. what will the copper thieves do at night..Is Dave's Aqua lounge still there? I'l bet they miss me!
If not re-built towers there.. what will the copper thieves do at night..Is Dave's Aqua lounge still there? I'l bet they miss me!
> The big Blaw Knox towers are coming down. The south tower
> is coming down first. Heard the big crane was having
> problems with RF getting into it's electronics. Should be
> quite a spectacle to drivers. 620 will probably be
> operating at much lower than normal power till the new
> towers are up.
>
Thought of buying pieces of this last year when heard they were coming down.
A 6" piece of red or white strut mounted on nice oak backing with a brass plate describing its historical significance WOULD sell on e-bay. I'd buy one for $50 or so if available. Who wants to contact Clear Channel CE and buy 30 feet or so of some of the struts ? -its all going somewhere now for scrap price of iron.
> is coming down first. Heard the big crane was having
> problems with RF getting into it's electronics. Should be
> quite a spectacle to drivers. 620 will probably be
> operating at much lower than normal power till the new
> towers are up.
>
Thought of buying pieces of this last year when heard they were coming down.
A 6" piece of red or white strut mounted on nice oak backing with a brass plate describing its historical significance WOULD sell on e-bay. I'd buy one for $50 or so if available. Who wants to contact Clear Channel CE and buy 30 feet or so of some of the struts ? -its all going somewhere now for scrap price of iron.
I agree with you Jeff... Over the course of my career, I've always loved the little bits of history that we find at tower sites, transmitter sites, and even the dusty 'crap' lost in the closet in the chief engineer's office. I've collected some pretty cool stuff, the value of which perplexes many of my friends, but stuff that I think is cool.
The market for pieces of tower may be small on ebay, but the enormity of e-bay (coupled with the geekiness of geeks like you and me) may be enough to fuel a pretty good bidding process.
By the way, Jeff, I love reading your take on all things radio.
> A 6" piece of red or white strut mounted on nice oak backing
> with a brass plate describing its historical significance
> WOULD sell on e-bay. I'd buy one for $50 or so if
> available. Who wants to contact Clear Channel CE and buy 30
> feet or so of some of the struts ? -its all going somewhere
> now for scrap price of iron.
>
The market for pieces of tower may be small on ebay, but the enormity of e-bay (coupled with the geekiness of geeks like you and me) may be enough to fuel a pretty good bidding process.
By the way, Jeff, I love reading your take on all things radio.
> A 6" piece of red or white strut mounted on nice oak backing
> with a brass plate describing its historical significance
> WOULD sell on e-bay. I'd buy one for $50 or so if
> available. Who wants to contact Clear Channel CE and buy 30
> feet or so of some of the struts ? -its all going somewhere
> now for scrap price of iron.
>
F
Frank_Ferreri
Guest
> I agree with you Jeff... Over the course of my career, I've
> always loved the little bits of history that we find at
> tower sites, transmitter sites, and even the dusty 'crap'
> lost in the closet in the chief engineer's office. I've
> collected some pretty cool stuff, the value of which
> perplexes many of my friends, but stuff that I think is
> cool.
>
> The market for pieces of tower may be small on ebay, but the
> enormity of e-bay (coupled with the geekiness of geeks like
> you and me) may be enough to fuel a pretty good bidding
> process.
>
> By the way, Jeff, I love reading your take on all things
> radio.
>
>
> > A 6" piece of red or white strut mounted on nice oak
> backing
> > with a brass plate describing its historical significance
> > WOULD sell on e-bay. I'd buy one for $50 or so if
> > available. Who wants to contact Clear Channel CE and buy
> 30
> > feet or so of some of the struts ? -its all going
> somewhere
> > now for scrap price of iron.
> >
>
Can't we just hear a Jeff Laurence info-mercial for TROPHY TOWER....But wait, there's more..with every 6 foot section you get an authentic copy of a transmitter log noting a burned out beacon lamp!! If you call in the next 10 minutes. Imagine...a piece of history in your very own living room. Dazzle your friends. Here's what Norman of Clearwater had to say about TROPHY TOWER..."My life is great since ordering" Call now 1-800-RFmania
> always loved the little bits of history that we find at
> tower sites, transmitter sites, and even the dusty 'crap'
> lost in the closet in the chief engineer's office. I've
> collected some pretty cool stuff, the value of which
> perplexes many of my friends, but stuff that I think is
> cool.
>
> The market for pieces of tower may be small on ebay, but the
> enormity of e-bay (coupled with the geekiness of geeks like
> you and me) may be enough to fuel a pretty good bidding
> process.
>
> By the way, Jeff, I love reading your take on all things
> radio.
>
>
> > A 6" piece of red or white strut mounted on nice oak
> backing
> > with a brass plate describing its historical significance
> > WOULD sell on e-bay. I'd buy one for $50 or so if
> > available. Who wants to contact Clear Channel CE and buy
> 30
> > feet or so of some of the struts ? -its all going
> somewhere
> > now for scrap price of iron.
> >
>
Can't we just hear a Jeff Laurence info-mercial for TROPHY TOWER....But wait, there's more..with every 6 foot section you get an authentic copy of a transmitter log noting a burned out beacon lamp!! If you call in the next 10 minutes. Imagine...a piece of history in your very own living room. Dazzle your friends. Here's what Norman of Clearwater had to say about TROPHY TOWER..."My life is great since ordering" Call now 1-800-RFmania
I think it's still there, but you can't buy a bottle after midnight anymore... I think. That wasn't legal was it? It sure was nice though. It's fun to take the bike out on San Martin. They better put some towers back, or I'll throw a temper tantrum.
Cedric
> If not re-built towers there.. what will the copper thieves
> do at night..Is Dave's Aqua lounge still there? I'l bet
> they miss me!
>
Cedric
> If not re-built towers there.. what will the copper thieves
> do at night..Is Dave's Aqua lounge still there? I'l bet
> they miss me!
>
More on TROPHY TOWER!
....and TROPHY TOWER comes in several great styles for those of you in the (TAMPA) area. How about these great wall decorations from former (TAMPA) transmitter sites that will make your radio buds squeal with envy and delight? Take a towerriffic trip down mem-o-ree lane with your kindly old radio dork Mister Jeff...
How about a nice chunk of guy wire from one of the four 86/WAZE towers at US19 and Gulf to Bay in Clear wa-wa?
OR..a BIG ceramic base insulator from one of the former three self-supporting WFLA-AM towers at Rocky Point Rd and Eisenhower in (TAMPA)
AND Just look at this slice of history from the stand-alone "Short Stick" of 250 watt daytimer 1050/WHBO located on Florida Avenue where all of the car dealers are now...
As a bonus, you'll get a vial of red paint scrapings from the WDAE-FM 100.7 self supporting tower formerly on top of the grand Rounsaville Building at 101 North Tampa Street..downtown located conveniently across the block from the fabulous former TURF BAR!
And if you order now you'll get a nice corroded green piece of grounding copper from the original 92.1 WXCR tower in Safety Harbour..
and photos of these great Bay Area radio engineering wizards...
You'll get WFLA's Wilson Welch..WDAE's Dick Lucas, WSUN's Ed Gorman, WLCY's Bill Elliot and that cranky old crackpot Bill "Any DJ's that touch that Dorrough will get thier fingers broke.." Cooper, WQYK's Dr. Frank Berry..you'll get action pics of WRBQ's Ralph Beaver, 95.7's Ben Umberger and everybody's fav-o-rite engineering floater, A.J. Annello! But you must order now!
Don't delay! Supplies are limited, and this offer won;t last!
Call 1-800-GET-MINE, NOW
....and TROPHY TOWER comes in several great styles for those of you in the (TAMPA) area. How about these great wall decorations from former (TAMPA) transmitter sites that will make your radio buds squeal with envy and delight? Take a towerriffic trip down mem-o-ree lane with your kindly old radio dork Mister Jeff...
How about a nice chunk of guy wire from one of the four 86/WAZE towers at US19 and Gulf to Bay in Clear wa-wa?
OR..a BIG ceramic base insulator from one of the former three self-supporting WFLA-AM towers at Rocky Point Rd and Eisenhower in (TAMPA)
AND Just look at this slice of history from the stand-alone "Short Stick" of 250 watt daytimer 1050/WHBO located on Florida Avenue where all of the car dealers are now...
As a bonus, you'll get a vial of red paint scrapings from the WDAE-FM 100.7 self supporting tower formerly on top of the grand Rounsaville Building at 101 North Tampa Street..downtown located conveniently across the block from the fabulous former TURF BAR!
And if you order now you'll get a nice corroded green piece of grounding copper from the original 92.1 WXCR tower in Safety Harbour..
and photos of these great Bay Area radio engineering wizards...
You'll get WFLA's Wilson Welch..WDAE's Dick Lucas, WSUN's Ed Gorman, WLCY's Bill Elliot and that cranky old crackpot Bill "Any DJ's that touch that Dorrough will get thier fingers broke.." Cooper, WQYK's Dr. Frank Berry..you'll get action pics of WRBQ's Ralph Beaver, 95.7's Ben Umberger and everybody's fav-o-rite engineering floater, A.J. Annello! But you must order now!
Don't delay! Supplies are limited, and this offer won;t last!
Call 1-800-GET-MINE, NOW
C
CharlieAM620
Guest
AM620 was my very first radio gig. It's a shame that those legendary towers are being torn down, but since I can't stop "progress" I'll throw a few bucks to whoever to get a tower light or something! Anyone know the contractor doing the demolition?
> > I agree with you Jeff... Over the course of my career,
> I've
> > always loved the little bits of history that we find at
> > tower sites, transmitter sites, and even the dusty 'crap'
> > lost in the closet in the chief engineer's office. I've
> > collected some pretty cool stuff, the value of which
> > perplexes many of my friends, but stuff that I think is
> > cool.
> >
> > The market for pieces of tower may be small on ebay, but
> the
> > enormity of e-bay (coupled with the geekiness of geeks
> like
> > you and me) may be enough to fuel a pretty good bidding
> > process.
> >
> > By the way, Jeff, I love reading your take on all things
> > radio.
> >
> >
> > > A 6" piece of red or white strut mounted on nice oak
> > backing
> > > with a brass plate describing its historical
> significance
> > > WOULD sell on e-bay. I'd buy one for $50 or so if
> > > available. Who wants to contact Clear Channel CE and
> buy
> > 30
> > > feet or so of some of the struts ? -its all going
> > somewhere
> > > now for scrap price of iron.
> > >
> >
> Can't we just hear a Jeff Laurence info-mercial for TROPHY
> TOWER....But wait, there's more..with every 6 foot section
> you get an authentic copy of a transmitter log noting a
> burned out beacon lamp!! If you call in the next 10
> minutes. Imagine...a piece of history in your very own
> living room. Dazzle your friends. Here's what Norman of
> Clearwater had to say about TROPHY TOWER..."My life is great
> since ordering" Call now 1-800-RFmania
>
> > I agree with you Jeff... Over the course of my career,
> I've
> > always loved the little bits of history that we find at
> > tower sites, transmitter sites, and even the dusty 'crap'
> > lost in the closet in the chief engineer's office. I've
> > collected some pretty cool stuff, the value of which
> > perplexes many of my friends, but stuff that I think is
> > cool.
> >
> > The market for pieces of tower may be small on ebay, but
> the
> > enormity of e-bay (coupled with the geekiness of geeks
> like
> > you and me) may be enough to fuel a pretty good bidding
> > process.
> >
> > By the way, Jeff, I love reading your take on all things
> > radio.
> >
> >
> > > A 6" piece of red or white strut mounted on nice oak
> > backing
> > > with a brass plate describing its historical
> significance
> > > WOULD sell on e-bay. I'd buy one for $50 or so if
> > > available. Who wants to contact Clear Channel CE and
> buy
> > 30
> > > feet or so of some of the struts ? -its all going
> > somewhere
> > > now for scrap price of iron.
> > >
> >
> Can't we just hear a Jeff Laurence info-mercial for TROPHY
> TOWER....But wait, there's more..with every 6 foot section
> you get an authentic copy of a transmitter log noting a
> burned out beacon lamp!! If you call in the next 10
> minutes. Imagine...a piece of history in your very own
> living room. Dazzle your friends. Here's what Norman of
> Clearwater had to say about TROPHY TOWER..."My life is great
> since ordering" Call now 1-800-RFmania
>
F
Frank_Ferreri
Guest
Re: More on TROPHY TOWER!
> ....and TROPHY TOWER comes in several great styles for those
> of you in the (TAMPA) area. How about these great wall
> decorations from former (TAMPA) transmitter sites that will
> make your radio buds squeal with envy and delight? Take a
> towerriffic trip down mem-o-ree lane with your kindly old
> radio dork Mister Jeff...
>
> How about a nice chunk of guy wire from one of the four
> 86/WAZE towers at US19 and Gulf to Bay in Clear wa-wa?
>
> OR..a BIG ceramic base insulator from one of the former
> three self-supporting WFLA-AM towers at Rocky Point Rd and
> Eisenhower in (TAMPA)
>
> AND Just look at this slice of history from the stand-alone
> "Short Stick" of 250 watt daytimer 1050/WHBO located on
> Florida Avenue where all of the car dealers are now...
>
> As a bonus, you'll get a vial of red paint scrapings from
> the WDAE-FM 100.7 self supporting tower formerly on top of
> the grand Rounsaville Building at 101 North Tampa
> Street..downtown located conveniently across the block from
> the fabulous former TURF BAR!
>
> And if you order now you'll get a nice corroded green piece
> of grounding copper from the original 92.1 WXCR tower in
> Safety Harbour..
>
> and photos of these great Bay Area radio engineering
> wizards...
>
> You'll get WFLA's Wilson Welch..WDAE's Dick Lucas, WSUN's Ed
> Gorman, WLCY's Bill Elliot and that cranky old crackpot Bill
> "Any DJ's that touch that Dorrough will get thier fingers
> broke.." Cooper, WQYK's Dr. Frank Berry..you'll get action
> pics of WRBQ's Ralph Beaver, 95.7's Ben Umberger and
> everybody's fav-o-rite engineering floater, A.J. Annello!
> But you must order now!
>
> Don't delay! Supplies are limited, and this offer won;t
> last!
>
> Call 1-800-GET-MINE, NOW
>
But wait...that's not all! You get The Amazing GREASE BULLET free with every order!!
> ....and TROPHY TOWER comes in several great styles for those
> of you in the (TAMPA) area. How about these great wall
> decorations from former (TAMPA) transmitter sites that will
> make your radio buds squeal with envy and delight? Take a
> towerriffic trip down mem-o-ree lane with your kindly old
> radio dork Mister Jeff...
>
> How about a nice chunk of guy wire from one of the four
> 86/WAZE towers at US19 and Gulf to Bay in Clear wa-wa?
>
> OR..a BIG ceramic base insulator from one of the former
> three self-supporting WFLA-AM towers at Rocky Point Rd and
> Eisenhower in (TAMPA)
>
> AND Just look at this slice of history from the stand-alone
> "Short Stick" of 250 watt daytimer 1050/WHBO located on
> Florida Avenue where all of the car dealers are now...
>
> As a bonus, you'll get a vial of red paint scrapings from
> the WDAE-FM 100.7 self supporting tower formerly on top of
> the grand Rounsaville Building at 101 North Tampa
> Street..downtown located conveniently across the block from
> the fabulous former TURF BAR!
>
> And if you order now you'll get a nice corroded green piece
> of grounding copper from the original 92.1 WXCR tower in
> Safety Harbour..
>
> and photos of these great Bay Area radio engineering
> wizards...
>
> You'll get WFLA's Wilson Welch..WDAE's Dick Lucas, WSUN's Ed
> Gorman, WLCY's Bill Elliot and that cranky old crackpot Bill
> "Any DJ's that touch that Dorrough will get thier fingers
> broke.." Cooper, WQYK's Dr. Frank Berry..you'll get action
> pics of WRBQ's Ralph Beaver, 95.7's Ben Umberger and
> everybody's fav-o-rite engineering floater, A.J. Annello!
> But you must order now!
>
> Don't delay! Supplies are limited, and this offer won;t
> last!
>
> Call 1-800-GET-MINE, NOW
>
But wait...that's not all! You get The Amazing GREASE BULLET free with every order!!
B
Bear the other white meat
Guest
Don't laugh but YES I got something from the tower site. 
And I might even share!
And I might even share!Years ago, when KDKA's tower was replaced, they allowed Pittsburgh's Children's Hospital to take 1/4 " slices of their tower,encase them in plexiglass ( 2" X 2" X 2" total size ) with a certificate of authenticity go for sale for I think it was only $25.00... Good PR and a good money maker for a deserving charity... Maybe Clear Channel should Help All Children's the same way... ARE you listening Clear Channel ???later...walt - bradenton
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