Eric Head.
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WAPT · Jackson · 2022

Renewing WAPT’s transmission infrastructure.

A renewed 38 kW transmission plant with installed transmitter cabinets, RF distribution, and supporting cooling systems.

Explore the build · 14 photographs ↓
Installed transmitter cabinets
Installed transmitter cabinets
My role

As WAPT Director of Engineering, I led planning, procurement, vendor coordination, and implementation for the transmitter capital project.

Project scope

  • 38 kW transmitter deployment
  • RF line and equipment installation
  • Cooling and plant infrastructure

The photographs follow equipment staging, overhead RF installation, cooling systems, and the installed transmitter plant.

Project gallery

From the starting point to the finished result.

During the rebuild: cleared equipment position and exposed infrastructure
01 · Site preparationDuring the rebuild: cleared equipment position and exposed infrastructure
Equipment staging beside the existing transmitter plant
02 · Site preparationEquipment staging beside the existing transmitter plant
Cooling equipment and components staged for installation
03 · Equipment stagingCooling equipment and components staged for installation
Transmitter cabinets with equipment bays open during installation
04 · Equipment installationTransmitter cabinets with equipment bays open during installation
RF components staged before overhead installation
05 · Equipment stagingRF components staged before overhead installation
Overhead conduit and services within the transmitter facility
06 · InfrastructureOverhead conduit and services within the transmitter facility
Rigid RF line sections prepared for installation
07 · RF installationRigid RF line sections prepared for installation
RF assembly rigged for lifting into position
08 · RF installationRF assembly rigged for lifting into position
RF assembly suspended at the overhead mounting position
09 · RF installationRF assembly suspended at the overhead mounting position
Technicians connecting the overhead RF assembly
10 · RF installationTechnicians connecting the overhead RF assembly
Cooling pumps and associated controls
11 · Finished resultCooling pumps and associated controls
RF distribution infrastructure above the transmitter equipment
12 · Finished resultRF distribution infrastructure above the transmitter equipment
Transmitter plant and cooling equipment
13 · Finished resultTransmitter plant and cooling equipment
Installed transmitter cabinets
14 · Finished resultInstalled transmitter cabinets
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