[BC] 810 WEUS Orlavista-Orlando, Florida

[Byrne, John H COE Engineering]

My understanding is that before WCBS moved its transmitter to High Island in
the early 1960s, its transmitter was located on Columbia Island, which was a
true island.  The station had boats and a staff of boat operators to
transport the transmitter technicians between the mainland and the island.
Once the FCC permitted remote control of 50 kW transmitters, and if you
factor in the costs of the transportation system to Columbia Island, the
move to High Island was cost effective.  The joint venture with WNBC to
share the site made the move very cost effective.



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net]On Behalf Of Larry Fuss
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 10:19 AM
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Subject: RE: [BC] 810 WEUS Orlavista-Orlando, Florida


There used to be an AM in Miami that had a directional array out in a bay
somewhere east of the city.  The transmitter shack was built on a platform.
I remember seeing pictures in Broadcast Engineering Magazine.  I think it
got moved inland years ago.

LF


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