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You Can’t Have Downtime When You Count On Airtime!
Colorado Generator Source Teams Goes High Atop A Mountain To Make Sure a TV Station Can Broadcast A Signal.

In the world of television broadcasting, downtime means lost revenue and loyal viewership. So obviously, a television station’s mountaintop antenna must have backup power to send a signal! That’s where Generator Source comes in.

“Today we are performing a repair to this standby genset as the radiator has been leaking for some time,” said Glen, a Generator Source technician. “This standby Kohler diesel unit is on the top of this mountain so getting a crane up on the skinny, one-way dirt road to pull the radiator is going to be the biggest challenge, but we will get it fixed and remounted—no sweat!

“This antenna powers the TV station’s signal, so it must be powered 100% of the time,” continued Glen. “Could you imagine the fan’s uproar if the home team’s game wasn’t on or what if there was a major news event in the Denver area? The news team and station need power to keep people informed, entertained and pay the bills.

“Before we start working on the generator, we will connect a rental unit to the power supply, so the antenna still has backup power,” says Glen. “In the world of television, downtime means lost airtime and lost airtime means commercials don’t run, ratings aren’t earned and that would result in a fortune of lost revenue.”

Glen went about his work to prep the unit for the radiator removal after connecting the portable rental unit. The rental unit will serve as standby power until we can fully fix the radiator. The crane team will back up the steep, single lane dirt road and lift the radiator on to an awaiting truck for service.

Does your business have a generator that needs attention, or do you need a new generator? At Generator Source we do it all. We provide sales around the world. We also offer regional service and rentals in Colorado, Florida, and Austin, Texas, along with nearby states.

Call (866) 518-1240 for field service and rentals in those regions and surrounding states. Click here for more information. https://www.generatorsource.com/Generator-Services.aspx.

Story Summary

Why do TV stations need backup power?
TV stations require constant power to broadcast their signals and avoid downtime. Backup generators ensure they can stay on air even during power outages, which is critical for:

Maintaining viewership and ratings
Broadcasting important news and events
Fulfilling advertising commitments
Preserving revenue streams

What challenges are involved in servicing mountaintop generators?
Servicing generators at remote mountaintop locations presents several challenges:

Accessing the site via narrow, steep dirt roads
Transporting heavy equipment like cranes to the location
Working in potentially harsh weather conditions
Coordinating complex repairs in a remote setting

How does Generator Source make sure the TV station maintains power during generator repairs?
To avoid downtime during repairs, TV stations typically:

Connect a portable rental generator before work begins
Use the rental unit as temporary backup power
Keep the main power supply uninterrupted throughout repairs

Who provides generator services for TV stations?
Generator Source offer comprehensive generator services including:

Sales of new and used generators
On-site repairs and maintenance
Rental units for temporary backup powerRegional service in areas like Colorado, Florida, and Texas

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You Can’t Have Downtime When You Count On Airtime! Colorado Generator Source Teams Goes High Atop A Mountain To Make Sure a TV Station Can Broadcast A Signal.