WAWS Jacksonville, FL, completes microwave relocation

Newport Fox affiliate WAWS is now BAS relocation-compliant after a microwave equipment overhaul led by RF Central, a digital microwave technology and integration provider.

With three of its technicians on site over a seven-day period, RF Central replaced three transmitters and two receivers as well the station’s remote control unit. In addition, two of the station’s mobile trucks required a full Nycoil replacement, a task that WAWS System Engineer Joe Brown says was easily achieved by RF Central.

Marking the station’s first time in using RF Central’s integration services, Brown says that RF Central proved the ideal choice, facilitating the transition in a timely and efficient manner. “RF Central’s proficiency and professionalism was remarkable,” explains Brown. “While it manufactures its own microwave equipment, its team is highly skilled and knowledgeable on working with other manufacturer’s equipment. In addition, RF Central is the company I know of that is able to offer loner trucks while on location working on live truck microwave integration, which was vital for keeping Fox 30’s day-to-day productions and broadcasts seamless throughout the entire process.”

RF Central CEO Jeff Winemiller says: “RF Central prides itself on being a resource for broadcasters and the various issues they face in the ever-changing world of technology. We are happy we could uphold this mission with WAWS-TV Fox 30 News.”

He adds, “With BAS relocation impacting many within the broadcast industry, RF Central has taken measures to deliver integration services at a level that adheres to the 2 GHz conversion. We have inventory ready for installation with skilled technicians who are able to work with various manufacturer equipment and ready to travel anywhere in the continental United States via field service trailers.”