Re: The WBZA Transmitter

["PETER GEORGE, N1GGP" <PGEORGE@WELLESLEY.EDU>]

     The transmitter obviously had seen better days (obviously).  It was
a 1,000 watt Western Electric model that had been painted several times.
Just out of recollection, I recall it was painted off-white, maybe yellow.
I did NOT have the opportunity to see the serial number, SORRY.  I do know
that if it was used as a backup for WILD, it was no longer used for that
purpose due to the condition of the unit.  I doubt you would be able to move
it if you were able to buy it.  Chances are it is laden with PCB's, commonly
used in these old "boat anchors".  It's safe to say that Western Electric
hasn't made a transmitter in nearly 30-40 years...that's how old it is.
Mind you, this might only be ONE of WBZA's list of transmitters they used
over the forty year lifespan of that late station.  I would say that this
unit dates back to the 1930's or early 1940's.  Needless to say, I felt
that I was in the front of "greatness"....a piece of New England radio
history, all in one cabinet.  Kinda reminded me of "George", WOWO's big
Westinghouse transmitter which I had a chance to see and touch.  Ahhhhhhhh !
:)

- -Pete-


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