Woodward Presentation
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Transcript of Woodward Presentation
P U B L I C R A D I O
F O R Y O U R C O M M U N I T Y
What is Public Radio?
• KGOU’s format is
News / Talk / Entertainment
What is Public Radio?
• Commitment to sound Journalism practices at the national and local levels
National Programs from:
• National Public Radio (NPR)
• Public Radio International (PRI)
• BBC, Native Voice One, others
Other Weekday Programs:
• Fresh Air
• Jazz with Bob Parlocha
• BBC
KGOU State and Local News
• News, Weather updates
• Oklahoma Voices
• Oklahoma In-Depths
• Indian Times
• Assignment: Radio
Listener Comments:
“Other media outlets tend to leave a rather conspicuous gap in local political
news, but you guys seem to be making an effort to fill that gap. I appreciate it.”
-- Ross Riley
Listener Comments:
“Now, more than any time in the past ten years, I actually make note of upcoming
local news programs to tune in. . .”
-- Linda Verges
News Awards:
• Society of Professional Journalists
• Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters
• Public Radio News Directors Inc.
• Oklahoma Associated Press Broadcasters
Other Weekend Programs:
• This American Life
• Michael Feldman’s Whad’Ya Know?
• The Weekend Blues
• Global Jazzwire
• Weekend Edition, All Things Considered
Listen online
www.kgou.org
KGOU Income Sources
Public investment in public radio:
• 3000 members
• Business support (underwriting)
KGOU has an opportunity to build a station in Woodward
• available frequency at 88.1 FM
• available grant from Public Telecommunications Facilities Program
• cooperation with High Plains Technology Center
Equipment:
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• 23.4 kw non-directional antenna
Service Area:
• population of 33,500 people
• about 8600 sq. miles
Project Costs $ 204,000
Related Costs 9,000
Total $ 213,000
Total Costs $ 213,000
Federal PTFP Grant 153,000
Need to Raise $ 60,000
Annual Operating Costs:
• Approximately $65,000
• High Plains Technology Center offering space free of charge
Questions?
T H A N K Y O U !