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Broadcasting Technician
Alternative Titles:
Electrotechnology Communications Technicians
Broadcasting technicians install, start up, maintain and
repair equipment used for the transmission and reception of
television and radio broadcast signals such as transmitters,
microphones, mixing desks, tape recorders, CD players,
computers, television cameras and telecine equipment. They may
also work on microwave and satellite equipment used for the
transmission and reception of voice, data and image.
Broadcasting technicians may perform the following tasks:
- check equipment to make sure it is operating properly
- study reports and talk to equipment operators to get
details of problems
- replace faulty wiring and terminals and re-solder
connections
- find and replace faulty assemblies and parts (e.g.
capacitors, transistors, integrated circuits, printed
circuit boards and transformers) using electronic test
equipment
- check output power, frequency and modulation using test
equipment
- check the operation of equipment such as antennas,
remote controls and auxiliary power units
- assist with building, installing and adjusting new
equipment.
Broadcasting technicians usually specialise in either TV or
radio. TV broadcasting technicians work on a wider range of
equipment than radio broadcasting technicians.
Broadcasting technicians work mainly indoors in television,
radio, emergency services communications or recording studios,
but also work outdoors on location. Shift work is common.
There may be some heavy lifting when moving equipment to a
workshop.
Required Skills - Broadcasting Technician
- normal eyesight and colour vision
- good with hands
- technical ability
- good at maths and science
- a fast methodical approach to work
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