6/29/23 The PIF system is UP (Software upgrades in progress.).
Note: this page is for programmers to SUBMIT reports to our Public Information File. If you want to VIEW our Public Information File, go to our FCC Public File page, and click on the link to the FCC on the first line.
The FCC requires that KPFZ file "a quarterly list of programs they aired during the preceding quarter that provided the stations’ most significant treatment of community issues." This is in two parts: an Issues List (approved quarterly by the LCCR/KPFZ Board) and a Program List (reports about individual shows, filed by any member of the show -- producer, programmer or board operator).
General issues (like psychology) don't need to be reported. Wider issues (State, Federal,World) should be reported only if they have a direct local impact.
Here are the links to the online Issues List / Program List system:
- HELP (The second section has screenshots - slightly outdated).
- Login WARNING (1/7/2021) -- that takes you to a different site, radio.farccad.com -- If your browser complains it is NOT secure, make sure the address starts with "https://"
Note that the reports must be filed with the FCC by the 10th of the following month, but I close the database at MIDNIGHT of the 7TH OF THE MONTH.
If you have any problems with the system, contact webmaster@kpfz.org If you want to talk about the reporting requirements, use the CONTACT form, and select the category : "I have questions about a Program".
Please register with the KPFZ PIF System
Each TALK SHOW which covers LOCAL TOPICS may be required to make a report : if there are multiple hosts then you can sort out amongst yourselves who does the reporting. The Program Director (Chloe Karl) will determine which programmers should report, and how often.
The guideline is that WEEKLY shows should make at least ONE report per month.
Less frequent shows (bi-weekly, monthly ...) should make at least ONE report per quarter.
Hosts of other shows are welcome to report if they covered a local issue. For example, if a music show has a local band live in the studio.
If you have already read the "Help" documentation, there is a "Quick Start Guide" at the end of this page.
Here is an example of a detailed report for a show:
| KPFZ-FM | Program List ID: 110 | By: Betsy Cawn | 2017 Q4 (October-December) |
| Program: Long-Term Recovery / What's Next? | Playtime: 10/15/17 2 pm Length: 2 hrs | ||
| Issues Covered | Government | State,County and City Government, Law Enforcement, Legal, Emergency Planning | |
| Services | Fire, Ambulance, Education, Utilities, Transport, Hospitals | ||
| Organizations | Non-Profits, Community Centers, Houses of worship, Fraternities, Clubs | ||
| Environment | The State of the Lake, Water, Air | ||
| Health | Physical and Mental Health, Relationships, Personal Development | ||
| Extended coverage of the Federally declared disaster locally known as the Sulphur Fire (Northern California Fire Complex, DR-4344), including guests Paul Corah (FEMA Public Information Officer, and US Army Corps of Engineers Public Affairs Officer. | |||
| Phone calls were taken | Public Service Announcements were read | ||
Issues List
This is set quarterly by the board. This the 2017 Q4 List :
| Issue | Description |
|---|---|
| The Arts | Music, Art, Writers, Stage, Film, Dance |
| Government | State,County and City Government, Law Enforcement, Legal, Emergency Planning |
| Services | Fire, Ambulance, Education, Utilities, Transport, Hospitals |
| Organizations | Non-Profits, Community Centers, Houses of worship, Fraternities, Clubs |
| Environment | The State of the Lake, Water, Air |
| Health | Physical and Mental Health, Relationships, Personal Development |
| Home | Housing, Gardens, Cooking, Decoration |
| People and Places | Interviews, History, Museums, Libraries, Neighborhoods, Community Events |
| Shared Interests | Tribal Issues, LGBT, Seniors, Women, Veterans |
At the end of the quarter the person designated as responsible will generate the report (in PDF format) and file it with the FCC.
Quick-Start Guide
See HELP for a detailed guide, with screen-shots.
Step 1 : If you are a new user, click on the Register button, and enter at least the required fields.
The press the SUBMIT button (top left).
At present you will be automatically registered, so after you have submitted your registration press the big blue "Login or Restart" button.
Step 2 : Login by entering your email and password. Press the left "Login (to File)" button. Note: you can log in to your station (KPFZ-FM), or the test station "TEST-KPFZ". I suggest you play in the test area first to get a feel for the system.
Bug! If you have a problem at any time, press the big red Bug button, and I will get an email report.
Step 3 : By default you will be filing a report for THIS Quarter.
If you want to file a report for NEXT quarter, change the radio button Quarter: Prior ( ) | This ( ) | Next (o)
Step 4 : Add your current report. Fill in all the required fields. Check ALL the issues that you think apply to your program. If you interview someone check the 'People and Places' Issue. The description doesn't have to be very long. See the reports for "Senior Moments" and "Philadelphia Lawyer" for examples.
Step 5 : You can press the "Check" button, which will show you which fields are missing or in the wrong format. When it's OK press the "Submit" button. If you want to start all over again, press "Clear".
Step 6 : You can "View" reports (select the quarter and data you want to see) : this format includes information which won't be published in the final report.
Step 7 : You can "Generate" a report : on Windows you can "Print" it .
Step 8 : Log out. (This will minimise the number of "I got lost" messages).
Admin note : PIF files are in G:\W8-KPFZ-DATA-COPY\kpfz_pif