A professional who operates and maintains radio transmitter to broadcast radio and television programs. Responsibilities include:

• Moves switches to cut in power to units and stages of transmitter.
• Monitors lights on console panel to ascertain that components are operative and that transmitter is ready to emit signal.
• Turns controls to set transmitter on fm, am, or TV frequency assigned by Federal Communications Commission.
• Monitors signal emission and spurious radiations outside of licensed transmission frequency to ensure signal is not infringing on frequencies assigned other stations.
• Notifies broadcast studio when ready to transmit.
• Observes indicators and adjusts controls to maintain constant sound modulation and ensure that transmitted signal is sharp and clear.
• Maintains log of programs transmitted as required by Federal Communications Commission.
• Tests components of malfunctioning transmitter to diagnose trouble, using test equipment, such as oscilloscope, voltmeters, and ammeters.
• Disassembles and repairs equipment, using handtools (radio mechanic ).
• May converse with studio personnel to determine cause of equipment failure and to solve problem.
• May operate microwave transmitter and receiver to receive or send programs to or from other broadcast stations.
• Must possess license issued by Federal Communications Commission.