[BC] Need studio information

[Mike McCarthy]

Upgrading from a D to a DA Class A is not a fast track process.  You need 
to perform an allocation study to see if the channel you believe is 
suitable doesn't already have an application pending.  A good consultant is 
key to defining what can and can't be done. Then apply and wait..and 
wait...and wait.  Then pray that none of the mass filing satellators  try 
to propose a satellator station as a mutually exclusive applicant.

I know of some new allocation applications which have been in limbo for 
several years because of that.

MM

At 01:37 PM 1/9/2006 -0500, Bill Kressbach wrote
>I just received this request and I thought the list could help.  This is 
>currently a college class D, WVAC 107.9, Adrian, MI.  They want to 
>increase coverage to cover the county.  I assume that means a class A.  I 
>believe there is a frequency available with a directional antenna.  We 
>have an 80 foot tower but there is an 180 foot tower within a half mile 
>with space available for a nominal fee.
>
>The new studio will be operated as a satelite in another building from the 
>main studio.  There is fiber running between the two buildings which 
>currently carries data processing.  I have already specked out Wheatstone 
>as my console of choice and I have an engineer in mind, everything else is 
>up in the air.
>
>Here's the message:
>
>The administration and a couple of board members are going to meet Tuesday 
>to make some preliminary decisions regarding changes in the radio situation.
>
>They need two things by Tuesday (I know it's not much time)
>
>1)  A Remote "Booth" in the new student center.
>    --what equipment do we need?
>    --how much would it cost (equip, furniture, etc)?
>    --how much space do we need?
>    --other logistics (power outlets, internet access, etc).
>
>2)  An upgrade in our broadcast power (i.e. a new frequency and power 
>increase)
>    --what is the first step?
>    --who do they contact?
>    --any other preliminary information
>
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>Bill   WVAC Adrian College
>
>
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