I’m thinking about proposing to the board that we operate a “Part 15” network until we can purchase 88.3. WHICH BETTER HAPPEN AND HERE’S WHY: EMF has applied for a TRANSLATOR license…IN FORT COLLINS!!!!
WHAT?!?!?!?!
So that pissed me off. And if we bought KLHV from them, that’d mean more money to use when participating in the auction to get the frequency. AND money for them to use on equipment for the new station. Unless they’re taking their old stuff out when we buy it.
But, in the meantime, I believe we should setup a Part 15 network across Fort Collins. I highly suggest this especially at the 4 high schools. We could then sell little FM radios so they can listen to us while in class :) Plus, Part 15 stations have a surprisingly large coverage area. You get about 3 kilometers covered with a 40-dBu contour, and a shocking 777 meters with a 60-dBu contour.
In addition, people could then setup Part 15 relays at their houses for about $170. We might even be able to start an incentive program where we pay a percentage of the cost, depending on how many students there are that would be covered.
I think we’ll also try to get a full-power 88.7 in Red Feather just as a “backup.” It also helps boost coverage in that area. And, if we find that we don’t need it or would feel better-served by a translator, we could potentially sell or just give the license to a local organization and have local Red Feather radio.
In the meantime, SPONSORS. Why isn’t anyone wanting to sponsor us? Or do I just suck at getting sponsors? One of the two is true…because I haven’t heard back from *anyone* except Fort Fun. And they don’t give cash donations.
Ugh. And listener counts have dropped too. :( We need another meeting.
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