BREAKING NEWS | WIS Completes DTV System Installation for KECY at Black Mtn
June 29, 2009- Imperial, CA
WIS was contracted by KECY to install a new RFT DTV antenna system, including new 3 1/8" flex line, pressurization system, rigid, grounding system, ice bridge, and proof the entire system. Before the new antenna could be installed, WIS was tasked with completing a tower audit, analysis, and structural upgrade of the 505' guyed tower. The final scope also called for the existing STL microwave antenna to be relocated and the old analog Jampro antenna had to be de-installed. The system was cut from analog to the TEMP DTV antenna on June 12th and WIS crews started the project the next day. The new system was brought on air after testing on July 2nd, 2009.
 WIS tower crew rigging the 8’ STL in preparation for the relocation |
 The crew removed 15 of these Jampro bays before being able to start any other reinforcement work on the tower |
 New diagonals installed to replaced thinne walled standard Rohn 80 diagonals |
 Crew securing lighting system conduit after diagonals replacement scope is completed |
 Overall 130’ of tower was reinforced on this project |
 Ramon installing a 3” connector for the splice required after the change in scope on the antenna ACL and structural results |
 Top half of the antenna, mounts, and side strut supports |
 New antenna input and reinforced elbow up on the tower |
 The crew does a final inspection on the new reinforcement steel and antenna hardware |
 Heat was a major safety factor as temperatures rose to over 110 degrees on the last few days of the project. WIS crews are trained in safe work practices when it comes to heat illnesses and are able to safely work in this environment using company policies, resources, and training. |
 Backside of antenna ascending towards the top of the tower |
 View from above as crews inspect plumb and hardware on the newly installed antenna |
 The tower was plumbed and tensioned to specifications before and after the new antenna installation and steel upgrade effort |
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