BREAKING NEWS | KHET turnkey DTV project complete!
February 14, 2009- Honolulu, HI
The KHET turnkey DTV project included stripping the tower of an old analog antenna system, removing 3 1/8” rigid line from another site to be re-used for the new system, custom rigid fabrication, purchase of the new Dielectric antenna, design of a new custom mount, logistics, project management, installation, and system testing and proof. The project was completed in 8 working days on site. After months of planning and despite numerous challenges and weather delays, the deadline was met and the system performance proof passed with excellent results.
 Tower at Palehua before the analog antenna removal |
 Tower at Palehua after the analog antenna was removed |
 3 of the 9 analog antenna bays that came off the tower |
 One of the custom designed and fabricated mounts heading up to be installed |
 Prepping one of the bays for rigging |
 New digital bay and phase cabling installed at the proper azimuth |
 2 of the 3 new panels installed on the custom face mount at Palehua |
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