KFI is reporting that Mount Wilson FMs and TVs are in danger due to the forest fire. Curious as to evacuation plans and backups if anyone is in the know...
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MT. WILSON FIRE THREAT?
- Thread starter gcreedle239
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gcreedle239 said:
The fires is still two ridges away, 3 to 4 miles from the small area where the transmitters are. All personnel are evacuated, except two who have fire fighting experinece. Only a few of the FMs have an aux on the basin floor, with KPWR being one of them. I do not think any TV has an aux, although they are less dependant on on air signals due to cable and satellite carriage.
http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm#imagetop is the observatory webcam that shows the fire and its location. Very frightening.
A little tangental to the subject, but David, do you know what cable penetration is in LA County? I would bet it would be lower than average and that a fair number of people still rely on OTA in the LA area (assuming they made the digital transition). Best wishes to the CEs involved, hopefully contingencies won't be needed.
Per an engineering reflector,
"Mt Wilson has two hot shot (fire) crews staged at Skyline park, The Mars and DC-10 have been approved to start dropping. It currently looks like Mt Wilson may be ok but Red Box and Mt Disappointment is in serious danger."
Obviously, the Wilson installations are critical to more than most FM and TV stations. There is a lot of other communications gear up there, and the observatory has extensive installations.
"Mt Wilson has two hot shot (fire) crews staged at Skyline park, The Mars and DC-10 have been approved to start dropping. It currently looks like Mt Wilson may be ok but Red Box and Mt Disappointment is in serious danger."
Obviously, the Wilson installations are critical to more than most FM and TV stations. There is a lot of other communications gear up there, and the observatory has extensive installations.
here's a link if you want to take a look:
http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm
http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm
Its Getting Closer. I Think I Can Even See Some Flames In The Distance.
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Live raw video - KKAL 9 / KCBS 2, Los Angeles
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Live raw video - KKAL 9 / KCBS 2, Los Angeles
http://cbs2.com/
I See Flames!!!
oaktree said:
Except for Ch 9 later in the evening, the coverage just bites. I live in the hills above Glendale, and there is just no news at all... I suppose I should put stuff in the car and be ready.
Not one station thought about putting a crawl with updates on during regular shows.
David - best personal wishes to you ... and to all posters here caught in this mess.
I bet there will be talk on this board after this calms down. We've talked about "dodging the bullet" before, but this is ridiculous I've heard better coverage for hours on a 5.0 earthquake, let alone this. Last year's coverage was excellent.
No streams and radio stations are woefully lacking. KNX sounds like it's reading from press releases. KFI sounds atrocious. Live ... with talk that sounds like they don't know what the hell they are talking about. "I think it's still out of control ..."
I lived near Palmdale for several years and have friends in your area. David, take care and keep a close eye out. Most of all, get out in a moments notice. 80 foot flames heading your way from what I hear.
I bet there will be talk on this board after this calms down. We've talked about "dodging the bullet" before, but this is ridiculous I've heard better coverage for hours on a 5.0 earthquake, let alone this. Last year's coverage was excellent.
No streams and radio stations are woefully lacking. KNX sounds like it's reading from press releases. KFI sounds atrocious. Live ... with talk that sounds like they don't know what the hell they are talking about. "I think it's still out of control ..."
I lived near Palmdale for several years and have friends in your area. David, take care and keep a close eye out. Most of all, get out in a moments notice. 80 foot flames heading your way from what I hear.
Does Anyone Think The Top Of Mt. Wilson Is Gonna Be A Loss Or Do You Guys Think The Fire Will Be Put Out?
chrisradioanimal said:
The last engineer on the mountain, Brian from Fox TV, says there is no immediate danger to the transmitter sites, as the fire is moving towards Acton and Santa Clarita... the other direction.
The parts of the fire on the in the mountain areas will just have to burn off. Firefighters will protect the areas that have population, and, of course, Wilson since it has much more than just the radio and tv facilities.
Hard to say at this moment. Will be a long nite up there.
If you want a spectacular, as well as scary, background screensaver for your computer -- use this:
http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm#imagetop
Image an 8.3 earthquake ...
David is right ... as long as the wind stays low like it is, though I wouldn't want to be in Acton right now. Prary the wind doesn't shift.
If you want a spectacular, as well as scary, background screensaver for your computer -- use this:
http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm#imagetop
Image an 8.3 earthquake ...
David is right ... as long as the wind stays low like it is, though I wouldn't want to be in Acton right now. Prary the wind doesn't shift.
oaktree said:
Thank you. I live across from Flint Peak, a mile or so on the "good" side of the 210 Fwy. Hopefully, the fire will not jump to these mountains. The fire seems to be moving noth and NW towards Acton and Santa Clarita now...
David - in time, maybe you and others can identify for the new viewers the tower properties and stations in this view. I know it would be appreciated. Thank you ... and good luck.
http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm#imagetop
http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm#imagetop
oaktree said:
I know where our transmitters are when I drive up, but I really never learned the others... and from the angle of the shot, I can't even find KLVE and KSCA (which has a main and an aux site).
I'll ask someone who knows.
From what I can see the flames look like they're dying down
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