KPFZ 88.1 FM Radio

*To donate to the Haiti earthquake disaster relief fund  – www.whitehouse.gov

*At the end of November, 2009, KPFZ applied to the Federal Communications Commission for an increase in power and signal area. On December 18, 2009 the FCC approved this request.

KPFZ has 36 months to build this new version of 88.1, which will triple the station’s power from 100 to 300 watts.  Once the money has been raised, new equipment will be purchased, antenna testing will be done back in New England, then the station will be built on a new tower on Mt. Konocti. KPFZ will be responsible for tearing down the old tower.

Following that, tests will be done to make sure the new 88.1 does not interfere with other stations.  The new 88.1 will get to many places in Lake County where the current signal is not satisfactory, and even to some new places within and beyond county borders.

If you would like to donate to the power upgrade fund, call the KPFZ office at 263-3640

*Next LCCR Board Meeting – Sunday, February 21, 4pm at the station.  Public welcome

*KPFZ is unhappy to announce the discontinuation of “Shop Talk” as of December 15th.  Due to personal reasons, neither Forrest Garrett nor Raul Saldano will be able to continue doing the show (Tuesdays at 10am).   A re-broadcast of “Culinary View” is taking over that time slot at 10am on Tuesdays.

* KPFZ has a new Underwriting Director.  If you are interested in having your business mentioned in support of a KPFZ show(s), please contact Jaclyn Ley for details.

* KPFZ will begin planning its 2010 Winter/Spring Membership Drive in January.  Stayed tuned for more information.  If you would like to get a newsletter in the mail, call 263-3640.  The newsletter will also be posted at the “Newletter” tab on the web site.

* KPFZ is offering four new programs -

-The Glitch Report – A show of creative mix music (live on Tuesdays at 7pm, repeated at midnight on Saturdays) -

- Conscious Connection – A life problem/spiritual show with phone calls from listeners (live on Tuesdays at 9am, repeated at midnight on Tuesdays)

- Women’s Voices – starting on January 21, and on-the-air every Thursday at 9am -  – A regular program about women’s issues

* Buckaroo (John Erfurth – first Sunday), Unherd (Brad King – rest of the Sundays) at 7:00pm.