Citing ‘significant power outages at our communications vault’ on Shaffer Mountain, Honey Lake Television President Dan Douglas alerted viewers of the rural television provider that recent storm damage has taken its toll on the mountain-top transmitter site, leaving the group unable to provide over-the-air television signals from the location.
“LMUD has experienced major damage to their power line that provides our electrical service due to the recent high winds,” explained Douglas. “We are working to restore service temporarily until LMUD is able to access and repair the damaged power poles.”
With power lines down HLTV was forced to use all of its reserve propane to fuel electrical generators. There is no mountain-top access for fuel trucks at the moment as the road to the top of Shaffer is reportedly a ‘soggy goat trail’ below 5,500 feet. Above the snow line crews are having to battle through 4 to 5 foot drifts.
The good news from HLTV technicians is that the broadcasting equipment itself appears undamaged, it is just a matter of restoring power.
Honey Lake TV is still able to provide limited service from their communication site on Black Mountain near Milford.
“We apologize for this disruption,” Douglas said in his message to viewers, “and will do everything we are able to see that your television signals are restored as soon as possible. As soon as we are able to restore service we will notify you.”
Douglas also recommended regularly checking the news page at www.honeylaketv.com for information and updates.
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