OK.. So I have to know. What took WWL off the air late the night the Big ONE rolled in? From what I've heard they have a pretty robust site, etc. Appearently they got back on the air the day after as I heard them from here in OKC again. I'm just curious what got them, since they seemed to have done their homework in preperation for the most part.
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> OK.. So I have to know. What took WWL off the air late the
> night the Big ONE rolled in? From what I've heard they have
> a pretty robust site, etc. Appearently they got back on the
> air the day after as I heard them from here in OKC again.
> I'm just curious what got them, since they seemed to have
> done their homework in preperation for the most part.
>
I'm not sure, details are slow in coming from the area. I'm just glad Joe and the rest got through this OK. I know that I, along with everyone else at Entercom, are praying for them (and everyone else in the affected areas). The staff down there showed an unbelievable amount of courage, staying through the hurricane to provide information to the public. I know that we are as proud as can be with the job they continue to do.
Word is there is substantial damage (read: almost total loss) to the studios. They are just now assesing the extent of the damage. It sounds like they are quickly working on recovery plans (though now with the additional flooding nobody knows what to expect yet), and all of the Entercom Engineers have put out the word to them that we will do whatever necessary to help out.<P ID="signature">______________
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> night the Big ONE rolled in? From what I've heard they have
> a pretty robust site, etc. Appearently they got back on the
> air the day after as I heard them from here in OKC again.
> I'm just curious what got them, since they seemed to have
> done their homework in preperation for the most part.
>
I'm not sure, details are slow in coming from the area. I'm just glad Joe and the rest got through this OK. I know that I, along with everyone else at Entercom, are praying for them (and everyone else in the affected areas). The staff down there showed an unbelievable amount of courage, staying through the hurricane to provide information to the public. I know that we are as proud as can be with the job they continue to do.
Word is there is substantial damage (read: almost total loss) to the studios. They are just now assesing the extent of the damage. It sounds like they are quickly working on recovery plans (though now with the additional flooding nobody knows what to expect yet), and all of the Entercom Engineers have put out the word to them that we will do whatever necessary to help out.<P ID="signature">______________
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> OK.. So I have to know. What took WWL off the air late the
> night the Big ONE rolled in? From what I've heard they have
> a pretty robust site, etc. Appearently they got back on the
> air the day after as I heard them from here in OKC again.
> I'm just curious what got them, since they seemed to have
> done their homework in preperation for the most part.
I saw a posting from one of the Entercom engineers this afternoon that indicated a generator overcrank fault took them down. One of the engineers went to the site and got the genny going again, and got the transmitter back on. Latest word is that they are at about half power (not sure if power is reduced as a precaution or because of damage).
> night the Big ONE rolled in? From what I've heard they have
> a pretty robust site, etc. Appearently they got back on the
> air the day after as I heard them from here in OKC again.
> I'm just curious what got them, since they seemed to have
> done their homework in preperation for the most part.
I saw a posting from one of the Entercom engineers this afternoon that indicated a generator overcrank fault took them down. One of the engineers went to the site and got the genny going again, and got the transmitter back on. Latest word is that they are at about half power (not sure if power is reduced as a precaution or because of damage).
> Word is there is substantial damage (read: almost total
> loss) to the studios. They are just now assesing the
> extent of the damage. It sounds like they are quickly
> working on recovery plans (though now with the additional
> flooding nobody knows what to expect yet), and all of the
> Entercom Engineers have put out the word to them that we
> will do whatever necessary to help out.
>
I assume most "Clusters" Entercom and others have damage... It just sounds too unlikely any one down there got away without zip damage, be it water or wind. I know the TWO TV stations that are "streaming" are broadcasting from out of the area. WWL-TV broadcasting from Baton Rouge and now their Transmitter Site and WDSU broadcasting from Jackson Ms and from WESH in Orlando Fl!
Kudos to all the broadcast engineers in NO keeping stations on air and afloat.<P ID="signature">______________
Lenks
Program Director/Music Director
X Music Online
The X
Today's Best Music
http://www.xmusiconline.com/</P>
> loss) to the studios. They are just now assesing the
> extent of the damage. It sounds like they are quickly
> working on recovery plans (though now with the additional
> flooding nobody knows what to expect yet), and all of the
> Entercom Engineers have put out the word to them that we
> will do whatever necessary to help out.
>
I assume most "Clusters" Entercom and others have damage... It just sounds too unlikely any one down there got away without zip damage, be it water or wind. I know the TWO TV stations that are "streaming" are broadcasting from out of the area. WWL-TV broadcasting from Baton Rouge and now their Transmitter Site and WDSU broadcasting from Jackson Ms and from WESH in Orlando Fl!
Kudos to all the broadcast engineers in NO keeping stations on air and afloat.<P ID="signature">______________
Lenks
Program Director/Music Director
X Music Online
The X
Today's Best Music
http://www.xmusiconline.com/</P>
> I saw a posting from one of the Entercom engineers this
> afternoon that indicated a generator overcrank fault took
> them down. One of the engineers went to the site and got
> the genny going again, and got the transmitter back on.
> Latest word is that they are at about half power (not sure
> if power is reduced as a precaution or because of damage).
The word I've heard is power was reduced to conserve generator fuel.
(seeing where that tower is, I think WWL is AMAZINGLY lucky to still have a transmitter...)
> afternoon that indicated a generator overcrank fault took
> them down. One of the engineers went to the site and got
> the genny going again, and got the transmitter back on.
> Latest word is that they are at about half power (not sure
> if power is reduced as a precaution or because of damage).
The word I've heard is power was reduced to conserve generator fuel.
(seeing where that tower is, I think WWL is AMAZINGLY lucky to still have a transmitter...)
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TXengineer
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> Kudos to all the broadcast engineers in NO keeping stations
> on air and afloat.
And to the other broadcasters along the coast line and Biloxi, you have a very tough long road ahead and we're all keeping our fingers crossed for you guys.
> on air and afloat.
And to the other broadcasters along the coast line and Biloxi, you have a very tough long road ahead and we're all keeping our fingers crossed for you guys.
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wannabenewsboy
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There will be MANY here in WI praying for all of you.<P ID="signature">______________
Dan Cooper
AM540 The Word/105.3 The Fish Milwaukee, WI
Notice: My views, opinions, and statements are my own, not those of Salem Communications, its employees, partners, affiliates, or sponsors.</P>
Dan Cooper
AM540 The Word/105.3 The Fish Milwaukee, WI
Notice: My views, opinions, and statements are my own, not those of Salem Communications, its employees, partners, affiliates, or sponsors.</P>
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TampaTV
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> > OK.. So I have to know. What took WWL off the air late
> the
> > night the Big ONE rolled in? From what I've heard they
> have
> > a pretty robust site, etc. Appearently they got back on
> the
> > air the day after as I heard them from here in OKC again.
>
> > I'm just curious what got them, since they seemed to have
> > done their homework in preperation for the most part.
>
> I saw a posting from one of the Entercom engineers this
> afternoon that indicated a generator overcrank fault took
> them down. One of the engineers went to the site and got
> the genny going again, and got the transmitter back on.
> Latest word is that they are at about half power (not sure
> if power is reduced as a precaution or because of damage).
>
Ahhhh... An overcrank! That makes sense. I've had that happen before a couple of times. Too bad they didn't have the generator forced on manually ahead of time, therefore finding the overcrank before hell broke loose on them. Many times when I see a lot of lightning rolling into town here I'll go ahead and just get the generator running so I don't loose power, etc. Nothing sucks more than driving though driving rain and then having to run though tons of water and rain in the total dark to get something on the air.
Thank you WWL guys for the great coverage and keeping that station on the air. I realize fully that it was not anywhere close to easy to do. When all else falls down, it's radio. The guys at WWL and the United Radio Stations truely underscore what public service is all about.
> the
> > night the Big ONE rolled in? From what I've heard they
> have
> > a pretty robust site, etc. Appearently they got back on
> the
> > air the day after as I heard them from here in OKC again.
>
> > I'm just curious what got them, since they seemed to have
> > done their homework in preperation for the most part.
>
> I saw a posting from one of the Entercom engineers this
> afternoon that indicated a generator overcrank fault took
> them down. One of the engineers went to the site and got
> the genny going again, and got the transmitter back on.
> Latest word is that they are at about half power (not sure
> if power is reduced as a precaution or because of damage).
>
Ahhhh... An overcrank! That makes sense. I've had that happen before a couple of times. Too bad they didn't have the generator forced on manually ahead of time, therefore finding the overcrank before hell broke loose on them. Many times when I see a lot of lightning rolling into town here I'll go ahead and just get the generator running so I don't loose power, etc. Nothing sucks more than driving though driving rain and then having to run though tons of water and rain in the total dark to get something on the air.
Thank you WWL guys for the great coverage and keeping that station on the air. I realize fully that it was not anywhere close to easy to do. When all else falls down, it's radio. The guys at WWL and the United Radio Stations truely underscore what public service is all about.
Good chance I take care of the same brand & age of genset. This one started to erratically not start (overcrank). The magnetic sensor that senses rotation and enables the throttle control was covered with oil and steel particles from normal wear. No throttle = no fuel.
It's the little thing that'll get you. I've heard the tale of a 10 cent fuse in a microwave transmitter that caused a region wide blackout.
It's the little thing that'll get you. I've heard the tale of a 10 cent fuse in a microwave transmitter that caused a region wide blackout.
B
B3grinder
Guest
> The word I've heard is power was reduced to conserve
> generator fuel.
This is in fact true. I have spoken with one of the staff that has been keeping WWL on the air thru all of this. They should have gotten diesel in this past weekend, and from the sound of the signal here in Memphis, I'd say they were running at full power now.
> generator fuel.
This is in fact true. I have spoken with one of the staff that has been keeping WWL on the air thru all of this. They should have gotten diesel in this past weekend, and from the sound of the signal here in Memphis, I'd say they were running at full power now.
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