Dr. Jonathan Kramer's Cell Tower Photo Gallery

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Last additions - Constructing Wireless Sites
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So, it works in orange, too!620 viewsThis is a Clearwire site near the Portland, Oregon airport (PDX). Sites near airports are sometimes required to be painted with aviation orange and while to make them more visible to pilots. Clearly seen in this photo are Clearwire's on panel-per-sector deployment for serving the customers in the area, and two backhaul microwave antennas to link this site to other site, and on to the Clearwire POP ("point of presence") connecting to the Internet. May 04, 2009
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The Transit Mixer has Arrived...532 views...so let the pouring begin!Nov 18, 2007
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Light Standard Under Construction488 viewsThe double arms of this light standard, and the radome containing the antennas above the arms are yet to be placed.Nov 18, 2007
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Not part of an underground water river...539 viewsThe water bottle is not part of the CEV. Nov 18, 2007
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CEV ready for concrete pour465 viewsJust waiting on the transit mixer to show up.Nov 18, 2007
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Nearly time for the 'crete!417 viewsWorkers preparing the CEV for the concrete pour.Nov 18, 2007
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Don't worry...the ladder will be removed before the concrete is poured.487 viewsWorkers preping the CEV for the concrete pour. The large holes are to connect to what will be intake and outflow air vents yet to be installed.Nov 18, 2007
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Cable route in/out of the CEV461 viewsThis trench will house the power and telephone cable conduits into and out of the CEV, as well as the coaxial cables to the base of the light standard.Nov 18, 2007
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Looking at the rear of the CEV.466 viewsA good shot of the base and read of the CEV dig hole.Nov 18, 2007
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Light Standard Under Construction566 viewsThe double arms of this light standard, and the radome containing the antennas above the arms are yet to be placed. The light standard is located in the greenbelt median of the roadway.Nov 18, 2007
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Verizon CEV installation in Irvine, California601 viewsNov 18, 2007
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Verizon CEV installation in Irvine, California640 viewsWorkers preping the CEV for the concrete pour.Nov 18, 2007
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The Business End of KMLT821 viewsThis is a closeup of KMLT's transmitter antenna. A simple, elegant design. May, 2006.May 28, 2006
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KMLT On-the-Air and Out-of-Sight672 viewsCompare this photograph of the 'finished product' with photos I took during construction. Chris Hicks, the City of Thousand Oaks, and COSCA worked together to create an invisible transmitter shelter in 'open space.' May, 2006.May 28, 2006
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KMLT's Antenna and Support Pole570 viewsThis photograph captures the final execution of KMLT's antenna. Yes, the steel support pole is painted sky blue. May 2006.May 28, 2006
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Gimme a Transmitter with Mustard!471 viewsAnother view of the at-grade grill over the transmitter room at KMLT. May 2006May 28, 2006
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Where's the Transmitter?460 viewsLooking down from near the antenna, the underground FM transmitter housing is nowhere to be seen! May 2006.May 28, 2006
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A Well-Done Grilled FM Station479 viewsKMLT's transmitter housing present appearance as of May, 2006 is virtually invisible. Easy to miss. Exactly what was intended! Outstanding work by Chris Hicks, KMLT's CE, the City of Thousand Oaks Planning department, and the Conejo Open Space Conservation AgencyMay 28, 2006
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34. A Loose Wire?542 viewsThe loose wire is actually a ground wire. The rolling portion fo the fense is grounded via this lead.Jan 29, 2006
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33. Personals Ad: "Concrete Pad Sks Standby Pwr Gen!"437 viewsAs noted above, the standby power generator isn't (yet) installed here. Who knows...maybe it'll never be installed, but if it is, this is where it'll go.Jan 29, 2006
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32. Looking down on the Activated Site497 viewsHere's the bird's-eye view looking down at the BTS equipment mounted on the far pad.Jan 29, 2006
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31. Cable Termination to BTS Jumpers450 viewsHere's a nice photo of the the cable terminations for the hardline cable to/from the roof, and the jumper to the equipment cabinet. The colored bands identify what cable is connected to what antenna.Jan 29, 2006
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30. BTS Installed and Humming418 viewsThe site is active. This photo is looking down on the site BTS equipment cabinet through the roof fence. You'll see more of the fense in a later photo.Jan 29, 2006
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29. Which Way Tray?460 viewsIt's now January, 2006. The site is active (but without a backup power generator). It seems that the installers missed putting all of the covers on the cable tray. Too bad.Jan 29, 2006
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28. Close up of the Site Name Sign637 viewsIt's for sure...We'll call this Armacost!Jan 29, 2006
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27. The Name Goes On Before the Quality Goes In429 viewsThe pad has been poured, again, and the fense is on it's tracks. No BTS yet, but the site sign has gone up announcing to the world that this is Verizon's Armacost site!Jan 29, 2006
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26. Anyone for a Tumble?372 viewsThe concrete mixer has done its job and is ready to go home, again!Jan 29, 2006
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25. It's Raining, It's Pouring (Concrete)382 viewsHere's the new re-poured pad. It's just been poured. There'll be a cure period to let it harden before moving the equipment into the area.Jan 29, 2006
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24. It's Concrete Pour Day...Again371 viewsThe wood frames are in place and braced for the pour...again. Notice the very nice cable terminations at the far end of the cable tray. You'll see these again, later.Jan 29, 2006
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23. An outside view fo the BTS Equipment Area363 views...with the sliding fense not installed on the track, yet.Jan 29, 2006
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22. Another View of the New Generator Wood Frame367 viewsYup, it's clearly rotated 90 degrees from before. Oh well.Jan 29, 2006
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21. Huh? What Happended to the Concrete Pad?401 viewsIn a surprising twist, the concrete pad has been hammered out and new frames and conduits installed. What gives? According to the work crews, it seems that the generator pad was installed 90 degrees off. Go back in the gallery and look and you'll see what I'm talking about. Because of the little error, weeks were apparently lost in site activation...not to mention $$$ (which I didn't, okay?).Jan 29, 2006
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20. The Scaffolding is Down410 viewsHere's a good shot of the clock tower with the scaffolding removed. Nice pic at sunset, eh?Jan 29, 2006
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19. Now You See the Cables...Now You Don't364 viewsAnd the cables in the BTS area are also safely tucked away under the cover of the tray.Jan 29, 2006
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18. Now You See the Cables...Now You Don't385 viewsThe cables are now safely tucked away under the cover of the tray, now installed.Jan 29, 2006
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17. Clock Tower Painting Underway377 viewsA rear view of the re-painted clock tower.Jan 29, 2006
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16. Clock Tower Painting Underway402 viewsYet another view of the re-painted clock tower.Jan 29, 2006
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15. Clock Tower Painting Underway375 viewsThe panels are fully installed and are being painted and textured to match the building.Jan 29, 2006
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14. Installing the Telco Interface and Power Switching Cabinets484 viewsThe large cabinet on the right (with the open door) is to house the telco interface. A telco dataline is used to connect this cell site back to Verizon's mobile telephone switching office. The two smaller cabinets on the left, starting at the far left, are the power breaker panel, and the power generator transfer switch. The transfer switch senses loss of commercial power and automatically starts the generator (yet to be installed) and transfers power to the generator once stabilized. The reverse occurs when the commercial power is restored for a minimum period of time.Jan 29, 2006
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13. Securing the Cables and Painting373 viewsThings are moving forward downstairs, too! Jan 29, 2006
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12. Close-up of GPS antenna and top of Cable Tray425 viewsAs noted before, the cables are carefully pulled on to the roof so as to prevent kinks. The GPS antenna provides system synchronization time signals. This location is inferior as it can been seen from the ground. A better location would have been on the roof away from the edge so as to hide this element. Jan 29, 2006
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11. Cables are now in the Cable Tray393 viewsWe're getting closer! Notice that the cables make a gentle (less than 90 degree) bend at the bottom of the ladder where it connects to the tray in the hallway. Bending cables too much can kink them. Kinking can cause excessive signal transmission losses. Not a good thing! Also notice that the GPS antenna is now installed--quite visibly--at the top of the cable tray on the roof. More in the next photograph...Jan 29, 2006
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9. More Cable Tray Installation390 viewsHere's a further view of the cable tray as it transitions from the hallway leading from the side of the building over and down to the BTS equpment housing area.Jan 29, 2006
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10. Securing the Coaxial Cables in the Tray389 viewsA tech secures the cables to the tray. Notice that the cable tray extends out a bit from the edge of the wall. This will connect with the vertical portion of the tray heading to the roof.Jan 29, 2006
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8. Installation of the Cable Tray to the Roof412 viewsThe techs are installing the cable tray. Once installed, the coaxial cables will be lashed to the ladder arms to provide for support, and to prevent excessive bending of the coaxial cables.Jan 29, 2006
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7. A Close-Up View of Two Sectors of RF-Transparent Panels365 viewsThis is a close-up of the rear of the bell tower modified to enclose the antennas. Jan 29, 2006
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6. A Close-Up View of Two Sectors of RF-Transparent Panels401 viewsYet another view of the bell tower being modified to enclose the antennas. Jan 29, 2006
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5. A Close-Up View of Two Sectors of RF-Transparent Panels370 viewsHere's a close-up of the bell tower being modified to enclose the antennas. The cut-outs on the front and left side of the tower are the RF transparent panels. Jan 29, 2006
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4. BTS Pad and Cable Termination412 viewsThe raised concrete pad is to support the BTS equipment. The cables that dead-end in the wall-mounted tray will connect the roof antennas to the BTS.Jan 29, 2006
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3. Base Telecommunications Station Equipment438 viewsThis new addition to the existing structure at the rear of the building is to house the BTS equipment, plus a future standby power generator, power switching equipment, and a telephone interface panel. The standby power generator pad is the the one nearest the fence. The BTS equpipment pad is to the rear-left in this photo. Later, things will change a bit...oops!Jan 29, 2006
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1. Antennas to be Hidden in Clock Tower487 viewsThree of four sides of the exsting clock tower had walls partially removed to permit the installation of RF-transparent fiberglass panels. As you'll see later, once the antennas are installed behind the panels, the panels are painted and textured to match the rest of the structure, thus hiding the antenna locations.Jan 29, 2006
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2. Routing the Antenna Cables up to the Roof495 viewsThe coaxial cables for the antennas, including the GPS antenna, are loosely placed against teh wall going up to the roof. As you'll see later, these cables will be secured in a cable tray. At this time the GPS antenna is not yet installed.Jan 29, 2006
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Inside the Transmitter Vault676 viewsLooking northwest, this photo shows the air conditioning ports and the entry door.Sep 03, 2005
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View inside the Transmitter Vault606 viewsHere's a view facing southwest inside the equipment vault. The large openings are for air conditioning. The cable conduit entry ports can be seen in the upper-far corner of the same wall. Photo by Bill Cloutier.Sep 03, 2005
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Cabinet Pads in the Transmitter Vault538 viewsThe raised concrete pads lift the transmitter and air conditioning cabinets off of the floor. That's real handy where water might pool around it, don't ya know! Photo by Bill Cloutier.Sep 03, 2005
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KMLT Panorama - Almost Done509 viewsThe site is nearly complete. Transmitter vault awaits a final hatch assembly.Aug 31, 2005
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KMLT Panorama - Almost Done515 viewsThe site is nearly complete. Transmitter vault awaits a final hatch assembly.Aug 31, 2005
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KMLT Transmitter Vault Hatch...almost624 viewsThe site will awaits a metal hatch for the transmitter vault to complete the site security.Aug 31, 2005
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KMLT Antenna and Support681 viewsThe steel pole supporting the antenna is now painted blue to help it blend into the sky background.1 commentsAug 31, 2005
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KMLT Antenna and Support564 viewsThe steel pole supporting the antenna is now painted blue to help it blend into the sky background.Aug 31, 2005
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Painting on the Sky 1 of 6669 viewsAs a condition of its City of Thousand Oaks construction permit, KMLT is required to paint the antenna pole sky blue. This photo shows the crane and bucket used as the painting platform. May, 2005.

Photo thanks to Bill Cloutier.
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Painting on the Sky 2 of 6623 viewsBill's in the bucket applying primer, then paint, to the PCV pole supporting KMLT's antenna.

Photo thanks to Bill Cloutier.
May 22, 2005
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Painting on the Sky 3 of 6583 viewsBill continues his way down the the PCV pole supporting KMLT's antenna.

Photo thanks to Bill Cloutier.
May 22, 2005
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Painting on the Sky 6 of 6567 viewsA close up of Bill priming the next section of the pole, and...from the looks of it...part of his left hand.May 22, 2005
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Painting on the Sky 5 of 6519 viewsBill's painting on the sky!May 22, 2005
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Painting on the Sky 6 of 6635 viewsThe pole is now painted. May, 2005.

Photo thanks to Bill Cloutier.
May 22, 2005
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KMLT Almost Buried - Just a few weeks of work left!537 viewsThe underground transmitter building is almost complete. Just waiting on the stairs and hatch to be installed. The fencing is still not in final shape at the antenna. Most of the construction 'stuff' has left the site for points unknown. April 2005.Apr 23, 2005
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Panoramic view of KMLT - 90% backfilled503 viewsThe entire 'back' portion of the transmitter building is now under dirt. Due to the new location of the trash bin, this panoramic photo is taken from a point to the north of the previous panoramic shots.Feb 13, 2005
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View of the transmitter site from near the antenna site511 viewsHere's an updated view of the KMLT transmitter area take from about 600 fee up the hill (very near the antenna site).Feb 13, 2005
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KMLT Almost Buried530 viewsIf you compare this photo with past photos you'll notice that half the transmitter building is now buried. When complete only the ground level access in the foreground of the building will remain. The pullbox to the left of center is for electrical power. The pullbox to the far right is for the coaxial egress point to feed the antenna.Feb 13, 2005
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KMLT's Antenna Fence Under Construction458 viewsAnother view of the antenna, and the fence being constructed is to keep the hikers away from the antenna site. Feb 13, 2005
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KMLT's Antenna Fence Under Construction484 viewsThe fence being constructed is to keep the hikers in the area away from the antenna site. At the time this photo was snapped KMLT was operating from its old (aux) transmitter site some miles away.Feb 13, 2005
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Panoramic view of KMLT - 75% backfilled465 viewsThis panoramic photo of the site shows the building backfill nearly complete. Soon it will be time to move in the transmitter and related equipment.Jan 31, 2005
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About 75 percent of the building is buried476 viewsThe backfill is covering the building up to about the 75% level. Soon it will be completely buried, and the transmitter and related equipment will be moved in.Jan 31, 2005
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17 - Side view of Our Little Friend1189 viewsJanuary 2, 2005 was a cold, damp day in Southern California, but I managed to snap a photo of our little tree to better show the new antennas mounted off of the trunk, and the new sickly green quad antennas. Also notice a small "Keep Out" sign at the lower left corner of the front fence. I'm sure that it is very effective.Jan 05, 2005
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Panoramic view of KMLT after a rain...427 views...well, really, a significant Southern California storm on December 29, 2004.Dec 29, 2004
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Looking at the entry area.514 viewsHere's a good look at the entry area and the conduits extending from the transmitter building to what will be underground when the earth is pushed back around the building.Dec 29, 2004
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Hey, it's a good thing they got the weatherproofing on the building!639 viewsIt's been raining 'round our soon-to-be underground friend. Notice that the conduits are extended through the precast holes.1 commentsDec 29, 2004
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Panoramic view of the KMLT work site and antenna (Waterproofing)476 viewsThis panoramic view shows the worksite, the antenna and tower, and the transmitter building with the waterproofing applied to the walls.Dec 17, 2004
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Panoramic view of the KMLT work site and antenna (Zoom shot)473 viewsThis close-up panoramic shot shows the transmitter site as seen (well, actually, not seen) from near the antenna site.Dec 17, 2004
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Waterproofing the KMLT transmitter building499 viewsAnother view of the transmitter building and the waterproofing.Dec 17, 2004
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Waterproofing the KMLT transmitter building510 viewsThe external concrete forms and braces have been removed; the outside is treated for waterproofing; and the pre-cast holes to permit conduit/cable entry are now visible.Dec 17, 2004
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Panoramic view near antenna looking at the KMLT work site439 viewsHere's a good overview of the KMLT transmitter site, under construction, and the City of Thousand Oaks in the background. The camera position is about 30 feet south of the antenna. Dec 17, 2004
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Panoramic view of the KMLT work site and antenna (Roof on)475 viewsThis is an updated panoramic shot of the job site and antenna. The roof is now on the building. Photo taken on a weekend (no workers present).Dec 04, 2004
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Panoramic view of the KMLT transmitter building407 viewsThe roof is on. Less than a month to go before the hole is closed and the building is buried.Dec 04, 2004
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KMLT's Roof is On460 viewsIn three weeks the roof will cure and dirt will be pushed to close in the hole.Dec 04, 2004
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16 - Equipment Shelter and Pad for Our Little Friend870 viewsThis is the first good shot I've been able to take of the equipment building for our little friend. It's a long shot, taken with a telephoto lens, but you can clearly see the equipment building for the original carrier, and the pad-mounted equipment for the new carrier (on the trunk). Photograph 04 in this gallery shows the relative positions of the equipment building and our little tree.Nov 29, 2004
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Now the walls are up...447 views...another view with the side walls poured. The roof is yet to come.Nov 26, 2004
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The walls are up...475 viewsThe concrete calls are poured and are hardening. Next, in about 6 days, comes the roof pour and cure.Nov 26, 2004
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Chris Hicks, Chief Engineer1186 viewsChris Hicks is the Amaturo Group's RF engineer responsible for getting the new KMLT from dirt to on-the-air. He's (proudly) standing by the KMLT transmitter, which is temporarily installed in a trailer while the permanent underground transmitter building is being constructed nearby.1 commentsNov 20, 2004
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Panoramic view of the KMLT work site and antenna697 viewsThe trailer with the cable reel on top is the temporary transmitter location; the permanent underground transmitter building is behind the below the portable chain link fence behind the Bobcat. Zoom in on the ridge line to just make out the antenna location.1 commentsNov 20, 2004
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Rebar cage for underground transmitter building - From ramp520 viewsAnother shot of the rebar that forms the soon-to-be underground transmitter building. The roadway in the background goes to the antenna site, adjacent to a camouflaged water tank.Nov 20, 2004
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Rebar cage for underground transmitter building719 viewsHere's a good show showing how much rebar has been placed in the past 7 days (see the other photo in this gallery). The temporary transmitter trailer is shown in the background. Chris Hicks, the RF engineer responsible for making this site operational, is in the white shorts behind/above the excavation.1 commentsNov 20, 2004
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Connecting the coax and ground strap to the antenna and post838 viewsThe transmitter coaxial cable (black) connects to the rigid coaxial rider inside the antenna support to feed the antenna. The very wide copper strap provides an unbroken ground connection between the antenna and the underground transmitter building about 700 feet away.Nov 13, 2004
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Constructing the underground transmitter building for KMLT-FM550 viewsThis photograph shows the excavation and initial construction for the underground transmitter building to house KMLT-FM in Thousand Oaks, California. If you look carefully at the middle of the ridgeline you can just see the antenna and antenna post about 700 feet away.Nov 13, 2004
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18 - Our little friend has changed and grown!1148 viewsThis photo, taken in November, 2004 shows (1) that the second-to-the-right antenna has been changed out without much regard to color matching, (2) that a new dual-band antenna has been added on trunk below the prior-existing antennas, and (3) that the faux branches have been extended down the trunk to provide partial cover for the new antenna.

Note that the replacement dual-band antenna has its four cable ports visible on the bottom of the antenna, unlike the existing with hidden rear connectors. Most unsightly!

Sad, sad little tree.
Nov 13, 2004
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RF Safety testing at an FM broadcast station (#2)726 viewsTesting the level of RF emissions to determine compliance with FCC OET 65. The engineer in the picture is Joel Saxberg of Beem Co., a contractor of KMLT-FM in Thousand Oaks, California1 commentsNov 01, 2004
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Looking at the antenna of an FM broadcast station1134 viewsThis is the omni-directional cross-polarization antenna used at KMLT-FM in Thousand Oaks, California. It's a one-of-a-kind antenna design by SPX Corporation's Dielectric division.Nov 01, 2004
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Looking at the antenna of an FM broadcast station757 viewsHere's a photograph of KMLT-FM's antenna and supporting post from a vantage point near the location. Nov 01, 2004
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RF Safety testing at an FM broadcast station990 viewsThis is a photograph of RF engineer Joel Saxberg conducting signal strength measurements to determine the boundary to the general population/uncontrolled area around the antenna. Due to signal strength of the station, a fence will be placed around the antenna site to keep out the public out of the RF controlled zone.1 commentsNov 01, 2004
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14 - Mother Earth Starting to Reclaim...1035 viewsNature (with the help of plantings by the carrier) is starting to retake the base of the site.Sep 26, 2004
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15 - Vandals Strike!1206 viewsOkay, I'll start by saying it wasn't me! Really!! Someone(s) climbed our little friend and installed some cute "eyes" at the top of the pole. The eyes remained in place for about two weeks near Christmas time 2002.1 commentsSep 26, 2004
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09 - Construction of the Ice Guard876 viewsA box to protect the coaxial cables (often called an ice guard) is installed at the base of the of the trunk. The cones are cute, eh?Sep 26, 2004
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10 - Close up of Ice Guard Construction827 viewsThe title of this slide says it all.Sep 26, 2004
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11 - Ice Guard Construction Nearly Complete729 viewsThe frame for the ice guard is basically complete. Soon it will be covered.Sep 26, 2004
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12 - Fence Installation and Ice Guard Completion701 viewsA very short (and hardly functional) fence is installed, and the ice guard is covered. Sep 26, 2004
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13 - Basically Complete724 viewsThis is a photo of the site at completion.Sep 26, 2004
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01 - Before615 viewsThis is a photo simulation of the site prior to the installation of the concrete base. (SORT by "TITLE +" or "TITLE -" in the upper right of the thumbnail frame to see these photos in the proper order!)Sep 26, 2004
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02 - Concrete Base Installed624 viewsThis photo simulation shows the base installed before the installation of the "trunk" of the cell pine.Sep 26, 2004
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03 - Trunk Installed673 viewsThe "trunk" of the cell pine is installed on the concrete base. Note the pegs used to receive the branches, and the cable portal at the top of the trunk.Sep 26, 2004
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04 - Cables Pulled in Trunk684 viewsThe coaxial cables that will be connected to the antenna are pulled from the BTS equipment to the top of the trunk. Photograph 16 in this gallery is an excellent, if long shot, of the equipment building seen here, above and behind our little tree.Sep 26, 2004
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05 - Antenna Bracket Assembly653 viewsA technician is constructing one of the two antenna support arms.Sep 26, 2004
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06 - Antenna Arms Installed651 viewsThe antenna support arms are installed. The coaxial cables are fanned out to the arms to match to the antennas that will be installed later.Sep 26, 2004
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07 - Antennas Installed, Connected713 viewsThe techs have installed the panel antennas on the arms, and are now connecting the coaxial cables to the antennas.Sep 26, 2004
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08 - Faux Branches Installed1175 viewsOur little tree is taking shape now the branches have been installed. Notice the unprotected coaxial cables running to the tree near the base (right side).Sep 26, 2004
 
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