Oh, and I hadn't even mentioned, the station I'm in charge of went off the air this morning at 9:30 due to power outage at the transmitter site, and I've got that going on a low power backup transmitter here at the main office, too. Didn't think it was noteworthy to post about at the time, but now all the other shit is blowing up, why not mention it too.
Ha ha, wow. So, here's the post mortem on my station's primary transmitter, from our Engineer:
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Update: Multiple casualties were suffered today, some attributed to lightning.
--Hearne Utilities had a blown high voltage primary fuse in the transformer case for the equipment building. It took some time for them to locate a replacement fuse and get it replaced.
—It was found after power had been restored that a serious high resistance joint had occurred in the meter case, resulting in a near fire condition and damage to the meter case. Hearne utilities contacted Templeton Electric and they responded and repaired the meter enclosure. Power was once again restored. It is unknown if this failure was caused by lightning or was pre-existing and just happened.
—After reliable power was once again available, it was discovered the Transmitter had developed a high voltage short, tripping circuit breakers when turned on. This problem was traced to a shorted high voltage capacitor in the transmitter power supply, typically caused by lightning. Replacement capacitors (2) have been ordered. Delivery is expected Thursday.
—Station is continuing operation on the backup at home office, awaiting parts.
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Soooo yeah... ZAP KABOOM.