| Job Title |
Transmitter Operator |
| Job Description |
Operates And Maintains Radio Transmitter To Broadcast Radio
And Television Programs: Moves Switches To Cut In Power To Units
And Stages Of Transmitter. Monitors Lights On Console Panel To
Ascertain That Components Are Operative And That Transmitter Is
Ready To Emit Signal. Turns Controls To Set Transmitter On Fm,
Am, Or Tv Frequency Assigned By Federal Communications
Commission. Monitors Signal Emission And Spurious Radiations
Outside Of Licensed Transmission Frequency To Ensure Signal Is
Not Infringing On Frequencies Assigned Other Stations. Notifies
Broadcast Studio When Ready To Transmit. Observes Indicators And
Adjusts Controls To Maintain Constant Sound Modulation And
Ensure That Transmitted Signal Is Sharp And Clear. Maintains Log
Of Programs Transmitted As Required By Federal Communications
Commission. Tests Components Of Malfunctioning Transmitter To
Diagnose Trouble, Using Test Equipment, Such As Oscilloscope,
Voltmeters, And Ammeters. Disassembles And Repairs Equipment,
Using Handtools [radio Mechanic (any Industry) 823.261-018]. May
Converse With Studio Personnel To Determine Cause Of Equipment
Failure And To Solve Problem. May Operate Microwave Transmitter
And Receiver To Receive Or Send Programs To Or From Other
Broadcast Stations. Must Possess License Issued By Federal
Communications Commission.
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