[KFCF Friends] Transmitter Repair Letter.doc

[KFCF Subscribers & Friends list]

March 17, 2006

 

 

Dear friends of KFCF,

 

            It is said that lightening does not strike twice in the same
place, but this adage has proven untrue in our case.  Once again the KFCF
transmitter was damaged in a thunderstorm.  This underlines the fact that
KFCF is still in serious need of a backup transmitter to ensure that the
station can continue to broadcast when our existing transmitter needs
repair.  

 

            In early March, a storm at the transmitter site again caused a
power surge that burned essential parts.  While repairs are taking place, we
have been forced to broadcast at reduced power, making it very difficult for
listeners in some areas or in buildings to receive the signal.  

 

            One of those bereft KFCF friends is Berry Nishkian of North
Fork.  Berry is a great station supporter and volunteer pastry chef for our
events.  One morning he called the station despairing the loss of Democracy
Now! and other favorites, and announced he wanted to donate $1000 to the
transmitter fund and wanted to challenge others to match it.  Are you up to
that challenge?  With your help we can finish the job.

 

            KFCF has been on the air for over 30 years, and in these
politically frightening times, it is more important than ever that there be
an outlet for voices that can't be heard in the mainstream media.  We are
also looking at the fact that the FCC is considering replacing the current
analog signal available to stations with FM and AM licenses with digital
broadcasting that will require radio stations to replace or upgrade
equipment.  Our current transmitter is not compatible with digital
broadcasting.  With these serious issues in mind, the foundation's Board of
Directors has decided to purchase a back-up transmitter that can be
converted to digital if and when needed.  We need to accomplish this now so
that we are not forced to go off the air when natural disaster or corporate
lobbying threatens our current operation.

 

            Last year we began a campaign to raise funds for a new
transmitter, over and above our regular operating costs.  So far we have
raised $7000 from your generous donations.  We would like to reach a goal of
$20,000 to get a state-of-the-art broadcast transmitter and upgrade our
current equipment.  This would provide KFCF with a full backup capacity to
continue broadcasting at full power in case of future emergencies.   Please
consider a generous contribution for this purpose.  Your contribution is tax
deductible and all funds earmarked for a new transmitter will be used for
that purpose.

 

            This is our station!  Please join Berry Nishkian in helping to
keep it alive and well!

 

 
Sincerely,

 
FFCF/KFCF Board of Directors




 

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