What happens when you touch a Pickle to an AM radio tower?

Re:What happens when you touch a Pickle to an AM radio tower? by geerlingguy on Friday September 06, 2024 @08:35AM (#41465574)

It's also in bordered by two farms, with a flood plain across the street, in a rural part of St. Charles County, in MO. Granted, home builders keep building subdivisions closer and closer, but just 10-15 years ago the closest residence was a mile or so away (outside the couple farm houses).

There's also danger/warning signage around the entire property, on all fences (including those around the towers).

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Re:What happens when you touch a Pickle to an AM radio tower? by linuxguy2 on Friday September 06, 2024 @01:21PM (#41467985)

Is that the KH0J transmitter? I've driven past that countless times and it seems so run-down I've often wondered if it was still transmitting. So many times I've wanted to park in the lot and take a gander... Probably for the better that I haven't!

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Re:What happens when you touch a Pickle to an AM radio tower? by geerlingguy on Friday September 06, 2024 @02:16PM (#41468483)

Yep! Honestly this site is about average in terms of local tower site upkeep. Many station owners let their sites run a bit wild, unfortunately.

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Re:What happens when you touch a Pickle to an AM radio tower? by tpoindex on Friday September 06, 2024 @06:50PM (#41470255)

Seeing the frequency on the sign with the FCC station ID brought back fond memories of the former licensee, KIRL. I listened to 1460 in the late 60's and early 70's when it played top 40 rock and roll. A nice alternative to the top 40 powerhouse at the time, KXOK 630.

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