Posted by George Gleason on 03/24/06 19:50

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> Laurence Payne wrote:
>> I'm reading this as an operator's job, not a designer's. Have I
>> missed something?
>
> Yes, I think so. I haven't actually been formally approached, just
> sounded-out by a mutual friend.
>
> The friend said the club need someone to maintain (not operate) their
> equipment. Their contract with the design-install firm is up, and they
> don't want to re-up it. They are looking for a tech to repair and
> maintain as -needed. Specifically mentioned were: Re-checking audio
> connections and levels (something clips, somewhere) and video levels
> (they probably have a double termination, causing the centerfield
> screen to be dim. I bet they split it with a T-connector, a no-no. A
> VDA will sort that out.)
>
> I have a similar on-call, as-needed relationship with a radio station
> and two television stations, beyond my engineering reponsibilities at
> my two regular jobs. It's really simple stuff that anybody out here
> could handle, but most of these places don't have anyone with
> engineering skills on their staffs. I rather enjoy being the go-to-guy
> on this stuff.
>
> Operator? No. Designer? Not really. Maintainer? Yes. It DOES sound like
> a fun gig, and I can probably wangle free seats and food. Why not? I'm
> now leaning toward $50. per hour plus perks, based on comments in this
> group. Thanks!

or you could sell them a yearly contract.
george
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