RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_7ed97b22-bc4c-4815-bfa5-89a18b467591 -- Rendered At Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:28:29 +0000 Forgot My Transmitter https://redcircle.com/shows/forgot-my-transmitter en-US All rights reserved. Locators interviewing locators David Campbell Being a locator is a difficult job. This podcast will give you some encouragement as you put that paint down. We interview fellow locators and hear their stories of damages and Karen encounters so you can have a laugh and maybe learn something new from each episode. We plan to have a 45 minute episode out every other week. If you would like to be on the show please email forgotmytransmitter@gmail.com 7ed97b22-bc4c-4815-bfa5-89a18b467591 Being a locator is a difficult job. This podcast will give you some encouragement as you put that paint down. We interview fellow locators and hear their stories of damages and Karen encounters so you can have a laugh and maybe learn something new from each episode. We plan to have a 45 minute episode out every other week.

If you would like to be on the show please email forgotmytransmitter@gmail.com

]]> episodic no David Campbell forgotmytransmitter@gmail.com no full Oil & Gas Locating - Garrett Owner of Primrose Ground Control Oil & Gas Locating - Garrett Owner of Primrose Ground Control David Campbell Todays chat is with Garrett from Saskatchewan Canada.

He is the owner of Primrose Ground Control and shares lots of good advice on how to perform a full sweep, and how to maintain good employee moral. We also chat about the Fuji locate set that he primarily uses in the field.

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit www.forgotmytransmitter.com for more information.

Any advice given is for informational purposes only and should only be used with authorization from your manager.

]]> <p>Todays chat is with Garrett from Saskatchewan Canada.</p><p>He is the owner of Primrose Ground Control and shares lots of good advice on how to perform a full sweep, and how to maintain good employee moral. We also chat about the Fuji locate set that he primarily uses in the field.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit www.forgotmytransmitter.com for more information.</p><p>Any advice given is for informational purposes only and should only be used with authorization from your manager.</p> 537c5994-5cb8-4c99-b4dd-1a444114c3f5 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed97b22-bc4c-4815-bfa5-89a18b467591/episodes/a2256964-3c8b-4ebe-855f-d53986d538ed Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 2762 no full Different Job, Different Life - Kandice - 17 Different Job, Different Life - Kandice - 17 17 2 David Campbell Todays chat is with Kandice from Iowa. She explained how she went from working at a bar to locating power and telecommunications. We also chatted about the challenges women face in this industry.

If you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for more information.

The information shared on the show is for informational purposes only and should not be used in the field without authorization from your management.

]]> <p>Todays chat is with Kandice from Iowa. She explained how she went from working at a bar to locating power and telecommunications. We also chatted about the challenges women face in this industry.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show, please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for more information.</p><p>The information shared on the show is for informational purposes only and should not be used in the field without authorization from your management.</p> 13020f4c-130f-48cb-ae3d-31e81ae6387c http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 2309 no full Power talk, wrong address encounter and more- Ryan - 16 Power talk, wrong address encounter and more- Ryan - 16 16 2 David Campbell Todays chat is with Ryan from Wisconsin. We talked about his training and go into a little more depth on locating power. I also shared my personal damage story of a gas service that was HDD through.

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for more information.

Any advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should only be used with approval from your manager.

]]> <p>Todays chat is with Ryan from Wisconsin. We talked about his training and go into a little more depth on locating power. I also shared my personal damage story of a gas service that was HDD through.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for more information.</p><p>Any advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should only be used with approval from your manager.</p> aad0eabb-2795-427a-9cfa-c38432ced468 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Tue, 07 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000 1642 no full Chill out and don't take it personal - Bird from Oklahoma - 15 Chill out and don't take it personal - Bird from Oklahoma - 15 14 David Campbell Todays chat is with Bird from Oklahoma. He has 12 years of experience and has located everything but currently only locates power. He shared a few encounters and damages and how he has learned to keep his cool. He also shared some tips on how to locate power.

Bird also has a podcast called The Room Upstairs that you can find on any podcast player or at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-room-upstairs/id1612270124

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for more information on how you can sign up.

Please be advised that any information given on the show is for informational purposes only and should only be used with approval from your supervisor.

]]> <p>Todays chat is with Bird from Oklahoma. He has 12 years of experience and has located everything but currently only locates power. He shared a few encounters and damages and how he has learned to keep his cool. He also shared some tips on how to locate power.</p><p>Bird also has a podcast called The Room Upstairs that you can find on any podcast player or at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-room-upstairs/id1612270124</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for more information on how you can sign up.</p><p>Please be advised that any information given on the show is for informational purposes only and should only be used with approval from your supervisor.</p> 47f4fc0e-ec97-48a0-927a-605c9cc1e971 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:23:13 +0000 3022 no full Vivax-Metrotech - Jeremy Long - DPT radar, grounding, and deep pipes. Vivax-Metrotech - Jeremy Long - DPT radar, grounding, and deep pipes. 15 David Campbell Today's chat is with Jeremy Long from Vivax-Metrotech Canada. He shared how he got into the industry and what he has learned along the way. He shared lots of great tips on how to use certain features of the Vivax-Metrotech locate sets as well as good tips on grounding and "DPT radar".

If you would like to contact Jeremy or a Vivax-Metrotech representative in your area you can go to vivax-metrotech.com or vivax-metrotech.ca

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions on how to submit your info.

Please be advised that any advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should not be used without authorization from your supervisor.

]]> <p>Today&#39;s chat is with Jeremy Long from Vivax-Metrotech Canada. He shared how he got into the industry and what he has learned along the way. He shared lots of great tips on how to use certain features of the Vivax-Metrotech locate sets as well as good tips on grounding and &#34;DPT radar&#34;.</p><p>If you would like to contact Jeremy or a Vivax-Metrotech representative in your area you can go to vivax-metrotech.com or vivax-metrotech.ca</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions on how to submit your info.</p><p>Please be advised that any advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should not be used without authorization from your supervisor.</p> c2db67bb-b32c-480b-847e-58144d8e04d3 http://forgotmytransmitter.com Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:20:12 +0000 2586 no full Power By Day, Privates By Night - Scott Burr - 14 Power By Day, Privates By Night - Scott Burr - 14 14 David Campbell Todays episode is a chat with Scott Burr from Colorado who locates for a local power company and provides private locates after hours/weekends. He explains how he got started doing things on the side and a describes a few damages he has witnessed.

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions on how to submit your info.

Please be advised that all advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should not be used without approval from your supervisor.

]]> <p>Todays episode is a chat with Scott Burr from Colorado who locates for a local power company and provides private locates after hours/weekends. He explains how he got started doing things on the side and a describes a few damages he has witnessed.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions on how to submit your info.</p><p>Please be advised that all advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should not be used without approval from your supervisor.</p> 8cf2090d-f6fa-4f50-9c3f-58ec27d4b0a1 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:48:16 +0000 1428 no full The Lawn Painting Guy - Dean Summers from Georgia - 13 The Lawn Painting Guy - Dean Summers from Georgia - 13 13 David Campbell The Lawn Painting Guy - Dean Summers from Georgia - 13 Todays chat is with Dean Summers from Georgia. He currently runs his own private locating business and shared with us his journey of getting to where he is now after twenty years of locating.

]]> <p>Todays chat is with Dean Summers from Georgia. He currently runs his own private locating business and shared with us his journey of getting to where he is now after twenty years of locating.</p> 2d36807e-f975-426b-9551-192fb01f2e5e http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:27:54 +0000 2707 no full 12- Jake D (Part 2 of 2) Some damage stories and more great advice 12- Jake D (Part 2 of 2) Some damage stories and more great advice 12 David Campbell This is the second part of my chat with Jake from Kansas. He shared a few damage stories and some more good advice. We also chatted about the show "Trailer Park Boys".

If you'd like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for more info.

Please be advised that any advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should not be used without approval by your manager.

]]> <p>This is the second part of my chat with Jake from Kansas. He shared a few damage stories and some more good advice. We also chatted about the show &#34;Trailer Park Boys&#34;.</p><p>If you&#39;d like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for more info.</p><p>Please be advised that any advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should not be used without approval by your manager.</p> 805c12b5-bc88-475a-b239-77d9a2326a4a http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:37:53 +0000 2034 no full 11 - Jake D - (Part 1 of 2) Advice from a ten year locator with a few stories along the way. 11 - Jake D - (Part 1 of 2) Advice from a ten year locator with a few stories along the way. 11 David Campbell 11 - Jake D - (Part 1 of 2) Advice from a ten year locator with a few stories along the way. Todays episode is the first of a two part chat I had with Jake from Kansas. He had a lot of information he wanted to share that went beyond the general advice. With his ten years of experience he had a few stories as well including one describing a 35 worker drill crew that pot holes everything by hand and get the job done in a hurry.

Any advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should only be used in the field with supervisor approval.

If you'd like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions on how to signup.

]]> <p>Todays episode is the first of a two part chat I had with Jake from Kansas. He had a lot of information he wanted to share that went beyond the general advice. With his ten years of experience he had a few stories as well including one describing a 35 worker drill crew that pot holes everything by hand and get the job done in a hurry.</p><p>Any advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should only be used in the field with supervisor approval.</p><p>If you&#39;d like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions on how to signup.</p> a2c28bb6-f388-429e-b0a5-da7532bdd985 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:19:36 +0000 2425 no full 10 - Micah B - Locating poorly installed gas and a few damage stories 10 - Micah B - Locating poorly installed gas and a few damage stories 10 David Campbell Micah B - locating poorly installed gas lines Todays guest is Micah from southern Alabama. He describes how he locates gas lines that have a poorly installed tracer wire and explains a few damage stories. He also explains what it's like locating in southern Alabama.

]]> <p>Todays guest is Micah from southern Alabama. He describes how he locates gas lines that have a poorly installed tracer wire and explains a few damage stories. He also explains what it&#39;s like locating in southern Alabama.</p> f8219e26-b2ce-4135-a7a7-50d05e4d3b82 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Wed, 06 Sep 2023 01:58:36 +0000 2174 no full 09- Jamie W - Concrete scanning, private locating and more 09- Jamie W - Concrete scanning, private locating and more 9 David Campbell 09- Jamie W Todays guest is Jamie from California.

We discussed the many facets of private locating and dig deep into how 

concrete scanning works to find utilities and rebar.

He also shared a story of locating on a military base with radio frequency jammers.

]]> <p>Todays guest is Jamie from California.</p><p>We discussed the many facets of private locating and dig deep into how </p><p>concrete scanning works to find utilities and rebar.</p><p>He also shared a story of locating on a military base with radio frequency jammers.</p> 1d0cdeb7-6f0c-453d-899d-d3353adacc48 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:05:00 +0000 3102 no full 08 - Kyle W - How to locate in the Colorado oil field and lots of useful info 08 - Kyle W - How to locate in the Colorado oil field and lots of useful info 8 David Campbell Todays guest is Kyle W from Colorado. He has lots of experience locating all utilities but currently in the oil and gas field. He explains what it is like locating oil field infrastructure and shares lots of stories from over the years.

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions.

Please be advised that any advice given on the show is not to be used unless authorized by your management.

]]> <p>Todays guest is Kyle W from Colorado. He has lots of experience locating all utilities but currently in the oil and gas field. He explains what it is like locating oil field infrastructure and shares lots of stories from over the years.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions.</p><p>Please be advised that any advice given on the show is not to be used unless authorized by your management.</p> 44fa992e-91ff-45ad-b52e-dc13f6c55d15 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:23:24 +0000 3086 no full 07- Michael Beckner - Private locate discussion plus some damage stories 07- Michael Beckner - Private locate discussion plus some damage stories 7 David Campbell 07- Micheal Beckner This episode is a chat with Michael Beckner from Indiana. He does private locates for a large company and we get into everything that's involved on the private side. He shared about a major fiber damage and a funny new guy story.

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions.

Please be advised that any advice given on the show is not to be used unless authorized by your management.

]]> <p>This episode is a chat with Michael Beckner from Indiana. He does private locates for a large company and we get into everything that&#39;s involved on the private side. He shared about a major fiber damage and a funny new guy story.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions.</p><p>Please be advised that any advice given on the show is not to be used unless authorized by your management.</p> c2e299b0-7fc9-4bbc-8879-27a9cbad5800 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:08:29 +0000 2290 no full 06- Skye DeGrasse - Large Fibre Damage and some good and bad homeowner encounters 06- Skye DeGrasse - Large Fibre Damage and some good and bad homeowner encounters 6 David Campbell Skye DeGrasse - fibre damage and homeowner encounters Todays' episode is with Skye DeGrasse from Alberta Canada. She shared some fibre damage stories and some good and bad homeowner encounters.

If you would like to be a guest on the show please go to forgotmytransmitter.com

]]> <p>Todays&#39; episode is with Skye DeGrasse from Alberta Canada. She shared some fibre damage stories and some good and bad homeowner encounters.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please go to forgotmytransmitter.com</p> 34b8d481-4b26-4c2c-a485-ca2fef450eb6 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:06:39 +0000 1765 no full 05- Justin Wilson - South Carolina - rattle snake and gas line lightning strike 05- Justin Wilson - South Carolina - rattle snake and gas line lightning strike 5 David Campbell 05- Justin Wilson - South Carolina Today's chat is with Justin Wilson from South Carolina. He describes a rattle snake encounter and a gas line lightning strike that was a pretty close call. We also chatted about distracted and drunk drivers and the dangers we face everyday.

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions.

Please be advised that any advice given on the show is for informational purposed only and should not be used in real life unless authorized by your supervisor.

]]> <p>Today&#39;s chat is with Justin Wilson from South Carolina. He describes a rattle snake encounter and a gas line lightning strike that was a pretty close call. We also chatted about distracted and drunk drivers and the dangers we face everyday.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions.</p><p>Please be advised that any advice given on the show is for informational purposed only and should not be used in real life unless authorized by your supervisor.</p> c8b6aaee-316c-48a8-b239-37766f3d0c65 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:22:44 +0000 2867 no full 04 - Adam Liston - Power damage and lots of venting 04 - Adam Liston - Power damage and lots of venting 4 David Campbell Todays show is with Adam Liston from Greene County Ohio. He worked for a large locating company but is now working for his local County primarily locating sewer and water. He explains his process for witching the lines, a damage he was involved with, and we vent about whole property locates and companies that push mandatory overtime.

I apologize for the audio quality as Adam had a cold and it was a little tricky to capture.

I have a few more chats recorded and they are getting better as I have upgraded my equipment and I'm always learning new editing techniques with every episode.

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions.

*Be advised that any information in the show is for informational purposes only and not to be taken as official locating advice. If you would like to use any techniques you have learned about in the show verify with your supervisor as to whether or not they are compliant with your companies policies and procedures.


]]> <p>Todays show is with Adam Liston from Greene County Ohio. He worked for a large locating company but is now working for his local County primarily locating sewer and water. He explains his process for witching the lines, a damage he was involved with, and we vent about whole property locates and companies that push mandatory overtime.</p><p>I apologize for the audio quality as Adam had a cold and it was a little tricky to capture. </p><p>I have a few more chats recorded and they are getting better as I have upgraded my equipment and I&#39;m always learning new editing techniques with every episode.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions.</p><p>*Be advised that any information in the show is for informational purposes only and not to be taken as official locating advice. If you would like to use any techniques you have learned about in the show verify with your supervisor as to whether or not they are compliant with your companies policies and procedures.</p><p><br></p> 211fb541-4970-404a-aa04-e71168bda9b4 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:17:20 +0000 2228 no full 03 - Ethan Moore - South Carolina - Power damages and importance of a good meet sheet 03 - Ethan Moore - South Carolina - Power damages and importance of a good meet sheet 3 1 David Campbell Ethan Moore - Power Damages and other stories This episode is a chat with Ethan Moore from South Carolina. He shares some power damage stories and the importance of a good meet sheet as well as lots of other stories and advice.

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions.

*Any advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should not be utilized without authorization from you supervisor*

]]> <p>This episode is a chat with Ethan Moore from South Carolina. He shares some power damage stories and the importance of a good meet sheet as well as lots of other stories and advice.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions. </p><p>*Any advice given on the show is for informational purposes only and should not be utilized without authorization from you supervisor*</p> b77c1ba9-338c-4e98-b910-9ddc8e16bee7 http://www.forgotmytransmitter.com Mon, 22 May 2023 18:12:59 +0000 2069 no full 02- Jason Rueden - Appleton, Wisconsin 02- Jason Rueden - Appleton, Wisconsin David Campbell Today I chatted with Jason Rueden from Appleton Wisconsin. He's only been a locator for a couple of years but he has a story of a 6 pair that got damaged that escalated rather quickly. He also shares a nerve racking dehydration experience that is a good reminder for all of us to take care of our health.

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions on how to submit your info

Thank you for listening

]]> <p>Today I chatted with Jason Rueden from Appleton Wisconsin. He&#39;s only been a locator for a couple of years but he has a story of a 6 pair that got damaged that escalated rather quickly. He also shares a nerve racking dehydration experience that is a good reminder for all of us to take care of our health.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions on how to submit your info</p><p>Thank you for listening</p> 1d83f6fd-2db8-4257-9eb2-64b7589ab0ee https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed97b22-bc4c-4815-bfa5-89a18b467591/episodes/f0d0d1e4-4757-4cd3-be71-564f59a94b8e Tue, 28 Mar 2023 03:47:32 +0000 2276 no full 01 - Mark Thurtell 01 - Mark Thurtell 1 David Campbell An interview with Mark Thurtell Mark Thurtell gives us some great advice on what it takes to be a locator and shares some damage stories.

Thank you for your patience as we get this show running. Special thanks to Wayne Bruley who initially started a locating podcast but decided to pursue other passions. I decided I would pickup where he left off as this is a much needed tool for locators to learn from and relate with.

If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit www.forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions.

We aim to have a new episode every 2 weeks but we will see how busy dig season gets.

]]> <p>Mark Thurtell gives us some great advice on what it takes to be a locator and shares some damage stories.</p><p>Thank you for your patience as we get this show running. Special thanks to Wayne Bruley who initially started a locating podcast but decided to pursue other passions. I decided I would pickup where he left off as this is a much needed tool for locators to learn from and relate with.</p><p>If you would like to be a guest on the show please visit www.forgotmytransmitter.com for instructions.</p><p>We aim to have a new episode every 2 weeks but we will see how busy dig season gets.</p> 6ba8d0d4-cd32-4456-99ef-fc7e6119f751 https://redcircle.com/shows/7ed97b22-bc4c-4815-bfa5-89a18b467591/episodes/357b575b-3002-475f-a47f-5a6e13fd5a4a Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:37:11 +0000 2588 no