Alabama
Alabama Educational Television Commission
Birmingham, AL
01-02-N00165
A four-phase project for the digital conversion of the nine stations of the Alabama Public Television network. The fourth phase, funded by this award, completes the conversion of all stations and the Network Operations Center by purchasing a digital transmitter for WIIQ, ch. 41 (DTV ch. 19), Demopolis; digital microwave connections between Birmingham, Demopolis, and Mobile; plus noise reduction, closed captioning, A/D-D/A converters, and test & monitoring equipment. The network serves a population of about 4.2 million.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Allan Pizzato |
| Phone |
(205) 328-8756 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 669,582 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,673,954 |
Alaska
Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc.
KSKA
Anchorage, AK
02-01-N03084
A project to improve the production capability of KSKA, 91.1 MHz, Anchorage, AK, by purchasing an audio compressor/limiter, audio monitors, mixer, meters, connectors, digital converter, digital sound cards, CD recorders, console, racks, LCD displays, headphones, microphones, stands, telephone hybrid, timer, and UPS. KSKA serves an audience of 350,000.
| Contact: |
Mr. Paul Stankavich |
| Phone |
(907) 263-9477 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 171,741 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 343,483 |
Bethel Broadcasting, Inc.
KYUK Radio
Bethel, AK
02-03-N03043
A project to plan the extension of Native American Public Radio station KYUK, 640 KHz, Bethel, AK, to 14 unserved Yup'ik Eskimo villages on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in southwest Alaska. The application proposes to determine how and where to build a taller transmission tower in order to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency of its recently acquired transmitter. KYUK serves an audience of 23,500. The project, when completed, would cover an additional 5,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Ronald Daugherty |
| Phone |
(907) 543-3131 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 7,979 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 10,638 |
Capital Community Broadcasting, Inc.
KTOO-FM
Juneau, AK
02-01-N03053
A project to improve the transmission facility of KTOO-FM, 104.4 MHz, Juneau, AK, by replacing its transmitter and antenna system. KTOO-FM serves an audience of 35,000.
| Contact: |
Mr. Bill Legere |
| Phone |
(907) 586-1670 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 32,924 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 43,899 |
Community Radio of Alaska, Inc.
KTNA
Talkeetna, AK
02-01-N03100
A joint effort by Community Radio of Alaska, Inc., to improve transmission and production equipment at four stations in the organization. The applicant proposes to purchase the following equipment: KHNS-FM, Haines, AK, requests a transmitter, antenna, dehydrator, remote control, audio processor, and associated equipment; KIYU (AM), Galena, seeks an HD ready transmitter, transmission line, STL system, and installation; KSKO (AM), McGrath, seeks a primary power generator, consoles, speakers, microphones, CD players, and turntable; and Talkeetna, seeks an automation system, and associated equipment.
| Contact: |
Ms. Julianna McGuinness |
| Phone |
(907) 733-1700 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 161,554 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 215,406 |
North Slope Borough School District
Barrow, AK
02-04-N03131
A project to provide distance education and videoconferencing services among seven schools in Alaska in remote Native villages on the Arctic Coast, by purchasing equipment for interactive classrooms with connection capabilities for distribution through existing fiber optic and satellite uplink and downlink interconnection systems.
| Contact: |
Mr. Daryl Bowers |
| Phone |
(907) 852-5311 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 304,872 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 406,496 |
American Samoa
Pacific e-Commerce Development Corporation
Pago Pago, AS
60-04-N03057
A project to establish an origination and distribution platform by purchasing server components for web-based distance learning content online through fiber optic interconnections to distance education consortium member sites that include educational institutions, government centers, and medical facilities in American Samoa and to PEACESAT sites, for distance education courses and training materials.
| Contact: |
Ms. Andra Samoa |
| Phone |
(684) 644-2772 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 143,932 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 191,910 |
Arizona
Tuba City High School Board, Inc.
KGHR
Tuba City, AZ
04-01-N03132
A project to extend the coverage of KGHR, 91.5 MHz, Tuba City, AZ, by purchasing a tower, transmitter, shelter, antenna, STL, and related equipment, as well as a digital workstation and audio console. The project would provide first service to about 20,000 people as well as added service to about 2,000 people in the Navajo Nation of Arizona.
| Contact: |
Mr. John Bittner |
| Phone |
(928) 283-5555 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 196,761 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 262,349 |
Arkansas
Arkansas Educational Television Commission
Conway, AR
05-02-N02236
A two-phase project to convert five Arkansas Educational TV Network stations to digital broadcasting. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase remote controls and transmitters for KEMV, ch. 6 (DTV ch. 13), Mountain View; KAFT, ch.13 (DTV ch. 9), Fayetteville; and KETG, ch. 9 (DTV ch. 13), Arkadelphia. AETN serves a population of about 2,600,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Allen Weatherly |
| Phone |
(501) 682-2386 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 378,375 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,513,500 |
Arkansas School of Mathematics and Sciences
Hot Springs, AR
05-04-N03169
A project to expand the distance education and videoconferencing services of the ArkNet Distance Learning Consortium to include the Arkansas School of Mathematics and Sciences in Hot Springs, the Arkansas School for the Deaf in Little Rock, Benton High School and the Nettleton School District, by purchasing equipment for interactive classrooms with codec connections for distribution through a fiber-optic interconnection system.
| Contact: |
Mr. Chris Robbins |
| Phone |
(501) 622-5130 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 223,791 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 298,388 |
California
Coast Community College District
KOCE
Huntington Beach, CA
06-02-N03012
A single-phase project for the digital conversion of KOCE, ch. 50 (DTV ch. 48), Huntington Beach, CA. The project includes the transmitter, STL, video server, ATSC encoder, ID inserter, test and monitoring equipment. KOCE serves a population of 8.2 million people in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Mel Rogers |
| Phone |
(714) 895-5623 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 596,930 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,796,930 |
Community Partners FBO Los Angeles Radio Reading Service
Tarzana, CA
06-01-N03146
A project to expand and improve the Los Angeles Radio Reading Service, which provides a radio reading service on a subcarrier of KCSN, 88.5 MHz, throughout Los Angeles County, CA, by acquiring interconnection and production equipment including an antenna, a computer-based recording and automation system, and a minidisk recorder.
| Contact: |
Mrs. Eugenie Mason |
| Phone |
(818) 345-2874 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 13,594 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 18,126 |
KTEH TV Foundation
San Jose, CA
06-02-N03008
A single-phase project for the urgent replacement of master control equipment to continue the digital conversion of KTEH, ch. 54 (DTV ch. 50), San Jose, and KCAH, ch. 25 (DTV ch. 58), Salinas/Monterey, CA. Digital transmission equipment systems for these stations have been funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Distribution Fund. The project includes a routing switcher, video server, encoder, PSIP generator, monitoring and test equipment. The two stations serve a population of over 1.8 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Cathrene Glick |
| Phone |
(408) 795-5442 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 232,284 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 580,710 |
Los Angeles Unified School District
KLCS
Los Angeles, CA
06-02-N03015
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of KLCS, ch. 58 (DTV ch. 41), Los Angeles, CA. This project is the acquisition and installation of a video server. Digital transmission equipment for the station has been funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Distribution Fund. KLCS serves a population of more than 16.4 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Janalyn Glymph |
| Phone |
(213) 241-4073 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 60,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 150,000 |
Mendocino County Public Broadcasting
KZYX
Philo, CA
06-01-N03164
A project to improve the transmission and production facilities of KZYX, 90.7 MHz, Philo, CA, by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter, exciter, remote control, studio-transmitter link, control room console, and automation system. KZYX serves a population of approximately 67,000 people.
| Contact: |
Diane Hering |
| Phone |
(707) 895-2324 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 39,436 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 78,872 |
Mendocino County Public Broadcasting
KZYZ
Philo, CA
06-01-N03165
A project to expand the coverage area of KZYZ, 91.5 MHz, Laughlin, CA, a repeater station of KZYX, Philo, by purchasing transmission equipment, including a digital-compatible transmitter and a studio-transmitter link system. KZYZ will provide new public radio service to approximately 7,700 people.
| Contact: |
Diane Hering |
| Phone |
(707) 895-2324 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 77,649 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 103,533 |
Monterey County Office of Education
Instructional Resources & Technology (IR&T)
Salinas, CA
06-04-N03111
A project to extend the Monterey County Distance Learning Network (an Internet2 network), Monterey, CA, to four rural schools and other distance learning sites in southern Monterey County by purchasing equipment that includes two self-supporting towers and microwave links.
| Contact: |
Mr. Michael Mellon |
| Phone |
(831) 755-0383 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 199,634 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 399,269 |
Redwood Empire Public Television, Inc.
KEET-TV
Eureka, CA
06-02-N03019
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of KEET, ch. 13 (DTV ch. 11), Eureka, CA. The project includes a video server, ID system, PSIP generator, monitoring and test equipment. Digital transmission equipment for the station has been funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. KEET-TV serves a population of over 135,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Ronald Schoenherr |
| Phone |
(707) 445-0813 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 240,865 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 359,500 |
Rural California Broadcasting Corporation
KRCB-FM
Rohnert Park, CA
06-01-N03167
A project to improve the production capabilities of KRCB, 91.1 MHz, Rohnert Park, CA, by purchasing a digital audio work station and CD and digital minidisk players. KRCB serves approximately 221,000 people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Nancy Dobbs |
| Phone |
(707) 585-8522 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 18,298 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 24,398 |
Santa Monica Community College District
KCRW Radio Station
Santa Monica, CA
06-01-N03149
A project to expand the coverage area and improve the transmission facilities of KCRU, 89.1 MHz, Oxnard, CA, repeater of KCRW, Santa Monica, by purchasing a higher-power transmitter, antenna, and T1 studio-transmitter link system. KCRU will expand its coverage area and provide its public radio service to an additional 67,000 people through this project.
| Contact: |
Mr. Will Lewis |
| Phone |
(310) 314-4614 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 38,188 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 76,376 |
South Orange County Community College District
Saddleback College/KSBR
Mission Viejo, CA
06-01-N03137
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KSBR, 88.5 MHz, Mission Viejo, CA, by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter, antenna, and transmission line, and replacing its tower. KSBR serves a population of approximately 402,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Terry Wedel |
| Phone |
(949) 582-4714 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 45,950 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 91,900 |
Southern California Public Radio
KPCC
Pasadena, CA
06-01-N03128
A project to improve the operation of KPCC, 89.3 MHz, Pasadena, CA, by replacing production and control room equipment with a digital audio delivery system, audio automation components, and digital work stations. KPCC serves a population of approximately 9,400,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Ron Hall |
| Phone |
(651) 290-1163 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 44,023 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 88,047 |
The Foundation of CSU Monterey Bay
KAZU
Seaside, CA
06-01-N03129
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KAZU, 90.3 MHz, Seaside, CA, by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter, FM exciter, and antenna. KAZU serves a population of approximately 536,000 people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Meg Bernhardt |
| Phone |
(831) 582-4146 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 31,223 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 62,446 |
Valley Public Television, Inc.
KVPT-TV
Fresno, CA
06-02-N03020
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of KVPT, ch. 18 (DTV ch. 40), Fresno, CA by purchasing a video server. The station previously received a PTFP grant for digital transmission facilities. KVPT serves a population of 2.3 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Colin Dougherty |
| Phone |
(559) 266-1800 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 60,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 150,000 |
West Marin Community Radio
KWMR
Pt. Reyes Station, CA
06-01-N03056
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KWMR, 90.5 MHz, Point Reyes Station, CA, to correct signal interference and expand the station's coverage area by relocating the antenna and purchasing studio-transmitter link equipment. The project will also purchase a digital console, CD and minidisk players, and related equipment. KWMR serves a population of approximately 5,000 people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Kay Clements |
| Phone |
(415) 663-8068 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 27,651 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 55,302 |
Colorado
Community Radio for Northern Colorado
KUNC
Greeley, CO
08-01-N03109
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KUNC, 91.5 MHz, Greeley, CO, by purchasing a digital-capable transmitter, antenna, transmission line, and STL to be installed at a new tower site. The station serves a population of about 560,000 in northern Colorado.
| Contact: |
Mr. Neil Best |
| Phone |
(970) 350-0806 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 96,793 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 193,587 |
Equal Representation of Media Advocacy Corporation
Alamosa, CO
08-01-N03092
A project to improve the operation of KRZA, 88.7 MHz, Alamosa, CO, by purchasing a remote control, an audio console, and a digital audio storage system. The station serves about 52,000 people in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.
| Contact: |
Mr. Michael Clifford |
| Phone |
(719) 589-9057 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 60,864 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 81,152 |
Equal Representation of Media Advocacy Corporation
Grants Administration
Alamosa, CO
08-01-N02245
An emergency request for a project to improve the operations of KRZA-FM, Alamosa, CO, by replacing the station's 17-year-old transmission system. The station is operating at 4% power on borrowed equipment since the transmission system failed. The project will purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, generator, UPS, and related equipment. KRZA provides public radio service to about 52,000 people in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.
This emergency grant was awarded in January, 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Mike Clifford |
| Phone |
(719) 589-9057 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 83,807 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 111,743 |
Public Broadcasting of Colorado, Inc.
Colorado Public Radio
Denver, CO
08-01-N03115
A project to improve the transmission facilities for both KDNK, 88.1 MHz, Carbondale, CO, and KAJX, 91.5 MHz, Aspen, CO, as well as to provide a transmission facility for a new station, KVOV, 90.5 MHz, Glenwood Springs, CO, by construction of a shared transmission facility on Sunlight Peak, near Glenwood Springs. The project will purchase a tower, antenna, combiner, three transmitters, transmission line, and related equipment. The project will provide first service to nearly 20,000 people and added service to more than 40,000 people in central Colorado.
| Contact: |
Ms. Jenny Gentry |
| Phone |
(303) 871-9191 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 244,442 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 488,884 |
Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network
KRMJ and KTSC
Denver, CO
08-02-N03006
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of the Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network. The project will provide a digital microwave system from KRMA, ch. 6 (DTV ch. 18), Denver, CO to feed digital transmitters at KTSC, ch. 8 (DTV ch. 26), Pueblo, CO, and KRMJ, ch. 18 (DTV ch. 17), Grand Junction, CO which were both funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The project will purchase modems, decoders, inverters, and oscillator upgrades for Denver, seven microwave sites, and the two transmitter sites. The three stations of the Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting network serve about 1,741,010 people throughout Colorado.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. James Morgese |
| Phone |
(303) 620-5662 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 139,200 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 348,000 |
Connecticut
Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc.
Hartford, CT
09-02-N00208
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the four stations in the Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network. The next phase of the project, funded by this award, includes purchase and installation of the transmitter, antenna, microwave, and test and monitoring equipment for WEDH-DTV, ch. 24, Hartford. The Hartford station serves a population of more than 4.5 million people.
| Contact: |
Mr. James Whitsett Jr. |
| Phone |
(860) 278-5310 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 664,849 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,662,122 |
District of Columbia
OES, Inc.
onCourse
Washington, DC
11-03-N03161
A planning project from a consortium of public broadcasting organizations, OES Inc., Washington, DC, for its national, onCourse service, to determine the feasibility of integrating complementary technologies to establish a delivery system and digital resource for distance learning courses. The project will explore a system for dissemination of courses and other materials through a portion of the digital signal of public television stations combined with online interactive services through the Internet.
| Contact: |
Mr. Michael Cunningham |
| Phone |
(202) 737-3570 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 42,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 70,000 |
Florida
Barry Telecommunications, Inc.
WXEL-TV
Boynton Beach, FL
12-02-N03021
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WXEL-TV, ch. 47, Boynton Beach, FL, to digital broadcasting on ch. 27. A low power facility for this station was funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The PTFP project includes purchase of an upgraded transmitter for higher broadcast power, antenna, transmission line, an analog/digital STL, ID inserter system, ATSC encoder with PSIP, and test and monitoring equipment. WXEL-TV serves 4,480,000 people in southeastern Florida.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Fred Flaxman |
| Phone |
(561) 737-8000 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 625,205 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,563,013 |
Florida Institute of Technology
WFIT Radio
Melbourne, FL
12-01-N03048
A project to improve the production capabilities of WFIT, 89.5 MHz, Melbourne, FL, by purchasing two audio consoles. WFIT serves a population of about 223,000.
| Contact: |
Ms. Terri Wright |
| Phone |
(321) 674-8140 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 17,205 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 34,410 |
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
12-01-N03041
A project to improve the transmission facilities of WUFT, 89.1 MHz, Gainesville, FL, by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter. WUFT and its repeater, WJUF, Lecanto, serve a population of about 2,044,010.
| Contact: |
Mr. Henri Pensis |
| Phone |
(352) 392-5200 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 46,107 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 92,215 |
WJCT, Inc.
WJCT-TV
Jacksonville, FL
12-02-N02041
A two-phase project to convert WJCT-TV, ch. 7, Jacksonville, FL, to digital broadcasting on ch. 38. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase an encoder with PSIP, ID system, noise reducer, dual sync generator system, and test and monitoring equipment. WJCT-TV serves a population of about 1.5 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Brian Lietz |
| Phone |
(904) 358-6339 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 148,260 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 370,650 |
Georgia
Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Atlanta, GA
13-02-N00063
A multi-phase project to convert Georgia Public Broadcasting's nine public television stations to digital broadcasting. The final phase, funded by this award, purchases antennas, transmission lines, tower strengthening, and test equipment for each station. The stations are WGTV, ch. 8 (DTV ch. 12), Atlanta; WCLP, ch. 18 (DTV ch. 33), Chatsworth; WDCO, ch. 29 (DTV ch. 7), Cochran; WCES, ch. 20 (DTV ch. 2), Wren; WJSP, ch. 28 (DTV ch. 23), Warm Springs; WVAN, ch. 9 (DTV ch. 13), Pembroke; WXGA, ch. 8 (DTV ch. 9), Waycross; WABW, ch. 14 (DTV ch. 5), Pelham; and WACS, ch. 25 (DTV ch. 8), Dawson. The stations serve a population of about 7,788,240 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. James Lyle |
| Phone |
(404) 685-2410 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 852,786 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 3,411,147 |
Guam
Guam Educational Radio Foundation
KPRG
Mangilao, GU
66-01-N03172
An emergency request from KPRG, 89.3 MHZ, Mangilao, GU, to replace equipment damaged beyond repair in a typhoon that devastated Guam. The project would purchase a transmitter, remote control, STL system, a digital recorder/player, tape recorders/ players, CD player, and a cassette player/recorder. KPRG serves a population of some 153,000 people on Guam.
This emergency grant was awarded in August, 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Olympia Terral |
| Phone |
(671) 735-2462 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 52,688 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 70,251 |
Hawaii
Hawaii Public Television Foundation
KMEB-TV
Honolulu, HI
15-02-N01026
A two-phase project to convert the two Hawaii Public Television stations to digital broadcast transmission. The second phase, funded by this award, is for the digital conversion of KMEB, ch. 10 (DTV ch. 30), on the island of Maui. The project will purchase a digital transmitter, antenna, transmission line and related equipment, and a new tower. Hawaii Public Television provides public television service to the entire state of Hawaii.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Mike McCartney |
| Phone |
(808) 973-1070 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 469,648 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,304,941 |
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Social Science Research Institute
Honolulu, HI
15-05-N03171
To support the continued operations of the headquarters and network operations center of PEACESAT for its satellite interconnection system through the GOES-7 satellite for educational and medical services to the 22 Pacific Island nations/entities participating in the project.
| Contact: |
Mr. Norman Okamura |
| Phone |
(808) 956-2909 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 484,977 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 547,741 |
Idaho
Idaho State Board of Education (Boise State University)
Boise State Radio
Boise, ID
16-01-N03088
A project to activate a new public radio repeater station on 91.1 MHz, in Sun Valley, ID, to serve the Wood River Valley. The project will include a digital-capable transmitter, antenna, transmission line, and inter-city relay/STL. The station will provide first service to about 6,200 people and added service to about 750 people.
| Contact: |
Dr. James Paluzzi |
| Phone |
(208) 426-1984 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 63,930 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 127,861 |
Illinois
Southern Illinois University
WSIU-TV/WUSI
Carbondale, IL
17-02-N03018
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WSIU-TV ch. 8, (DTV ch. 40), Carbondale, IL, and WUSI, ch. 16 (DTV ch. 19), Olney, IL, by purchasing monitoring and test equipment. Both stations previously received PTFP grants for digital transmission facilities. WSIU-DT and WUSI-DT will provide public television service to about 1,219,400 persons.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Candis Isberner |
| Phone |
(618) 453-4343 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 84,451 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 211,129 |
Southern Illinois University
Broadcasting Service
Carbondale, IL
17-01-N03105
A project to improve the production capabilities of WSIU, 91.9 MHz, Carbondale, IL, by purchasing an automation and audio storage system. WSIU and its repeaters in Olney and Mt. Vernon serve a population of about 330,000.
| Contact: |
Dr. Candis Isberner |
| Phone |
(618) 453-4343 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 42,330 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 85,000 |
West Central Illinois Educational Telecommunications Corporation
Chatham, IL
17-02-N02168
A two-phase project to convert the three public television stations of the West Central Illinois Educational Telecommunications Corporation (d.b.a. CONVOCOM), Chatham, IL, to digital broadcasting. The stations are WMEC, ch. 22 (DTV ch. 21), Macomb; WQEC, ch. 27 (DTV ch. 34), Quincy, and WSEC, ch. 14 (DTV ch. 15), Springfield. The second phase, funded by this award, purchases an antenna for WQEC-DT and microwave equipment to interconnect three network sites for the distribution of instructional and other programing. The CONVOCOM stations serve a population of about 459,000 in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Jerold Gruebel |
| Phone |
(217) 483-7887 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 159,252 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 637,009 |
Indiana
Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting, Inc.
WFYI
Indianapolis, IN
18-01-N03113
A project to improve the operation of WFYI-FM, 90.1 MHz, Indianapolis, IN, by purchasing a hard disk audio storage system. WFYI serves a population of about 1.6 million.
| Contact: |
Ms. Kristina Uland |
| Phone |
(317) 715-2074 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 22,500 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 45,000 |
Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting, Inc.
Merrillville, IN
18-02-N03032
An emergency project to replace the analog transmitter and antenna of public television station WYIN, ch. 56, in Merrillville, IN. The application requests $287,952, which is 40% of the $719,880 total project cost. WYIN provides public television service to 3.3 million people in northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan area.
This emergency grant was awarded in February 2003.
| Contact: |
Mrs. Jennifer Vinovich |
| Phone |
(219) 756-5656 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 287,952 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 719,880 |
Tri-State Public Teleplex, Inc.
WNIN-TV
Evansville, IN
18-02-N03037
A project to improve the operation of WNIN-TV, ch. 9, Evansville, IN, by purchasing a video server and two camcorders. WNIN-TV provides public television service to 750,000 people in the Tri-State area of southern Illinois, southern Indiana and western Kentucky.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Dial |
| Phone |
(812) 423-2973 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 140,792 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 281,584 |
Trustees of Indiana University
Radio & Television Services, WTIU-TV
Bloomington, IN
18-02-N03030
A project to improve the operation of WTIU, ch. 30, Bloomington, IN, by replacing a video switcher, graphics generator, sync generator, editing, VTRs, audio console, and intercom. WTIU provides public television service to about 493,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Barrie Zimmerman |
| Phone |
(812) 855-2898 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 147,629 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 369,074 |
Iowa
Iowa Public Broadcasting Board
Iowa Public Television
Johnston, IA
19-02-N02096
A three-phase project to convert seven stations of Iowa Public Television to digital broadcasting and activate a new station. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase transmitters, antenna, tower modifications, transmission lines, fiber optic interconnect, remote controls, and monitoring and test equipment for KIIN, ch. 12 (DTV ch. 45), Iowa City; and KHIN, ch. 36 (DTV ch.35), Red Oak. Iowa Public Television serves a population of about 3 million.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Molly Phillips |
| Phone |
(515) 242-3120 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,166,819 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 4,667,276 |
Iowa Public Broadcasting Board
Iowa Public Television
Johnston, IA
19-02-N02096
A three-phase project to convert seven stations of Iowa Public Television to digital broadcasting and activate a new station. The third phase, funded by this award, will purchase full power upgrades for KTIN, ch. 21/DTV ch. 25, Fort Dodge; and KYIN, ch. 24/DTV ch. 18, Mason City and a 1/2 share of a tower for KYIN, Mason City. Iowa Public Television serves a population of about 3 million.
| Contact: |
Ms. Molly Phillips |
| Phone |
(515) 242-3120 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 610,657 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,442,628 |
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
WOI Radio
Ames, IA
19-01-N03050
A project to complete KWOI-FM, 90.1 MHz, Carroll, IA, by replacing off-air pick up technology with fiber optic and digital STL and remote control equipment. The project will also purchase an audio console, cabinetry, racks, mini-disk recorders, DAT recorders, monitors, and audio workstation for establishing a limited local origination studio at a high school. KWOI-FM serves an audience of about 28,163 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. William McGinley |
| Phone |
(515) 294-9478 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 28,559 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 57,118 |
Postville Chamber of Commerce
Radio Postville
Postville, IA
19-01-N03120
A project to improve the production capabilities of KPVL, 89.1 MHz, Postville, IA, by purchasing an audio console, cabinet, microphones, headphones, DAT recorders, and associated equipment. KPVL serves an audience of about 8,000.
| Contact: |
Mr. Timothy Belay |
| Phone |
(563) 864-7945 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 11,904 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 25,264 |
University of Northern Iowa
KUNI/KHKE
Cedar Falls, IA
19-01-N03066
A project to extend the broadcast service of KUNI, 90.9 MHz, Cedar Falls, IA by establishing a repeater FM station on 90.1 MHz, to serve Dubuque, IA. The new station will bring the first public radio service to about 86,490 people. The project will purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, remote control, equipment shelter, monitoring equipment, and associated equipment. KUNI and its sister station, KHKE, 89.5 MHz, presently serve a population of about 1.2 million persons.
| Contact: |
Ms. Barbara Reid |
| Phone |
(319) 273-6325 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 61,637 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 82,183 |
Western IowaTech Community College
KWIT
Sioux City, IA
19-01-N03061
A project to improve the production capability of KWIT, 90.3 MHz, Sioux City, IA by purchasing digital audio equipment, including consoles for its control room and production room, a router, CD players, equipment racks, digital generator, and digital monitor. KWIT-FM serves as audience of about 360,000.
| Contact: |
Mrs. Gretchen Gondek |
| Phone |
(712) 274-6406 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 40,718 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 81,436 |
Kansas
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service, Inc.
KPTS
Wichita, KS
20-02-N02033
A multi-phase project to convert KPTS, ch. 8, Wichita, KS, to digital broadcasting on ch. 29. The final phase, funded by this award, willl purchase a routing switcher, captioning encoders, master sync generator, and associated equipment. KPTS serves a population of about 756,000.
| Contact: |
Mr. Dave McClintock |
| Phone |
(316) 838-3090 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 100,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 250,000 |
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service, Inc.
KPTS
Wichita, KS
20-02-N02033
A multi-phase project to convert KPTS, ch. 8, Wichita, KS, to digital broadcasting on ch. 29. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a video server and logo inserter. KPTS serves a population of about 756,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Dave McClintock |
| Phone |
(316) 838-3090 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 62,800 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 157,000 |
Pittsburg State University
KRPS
Pittsburg, KS
20-01-N03046
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KRPS, 89.9 MHz, Pittsburg, KS, by purchasing a transmitter, antenna, and transmission line. KRPS serves an audience of 333,046.
| Contact: |
Ms. Missi Kelly |
| Phone |
(620) 235-4288 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 55,104 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 110,209 |
Smoky Hills Public Television Corporation
KOOD
Bunker Hill, KS
20-02-N02007
A multi--phase project to convert three public television stations to digital broadcasting. The final phase, funded by this award, will continue the digital conversion of KOOD, ch. 16, Bunker Hill, KS, by purchasing a digital router, encoder, captioning system, patch panels, equipment racks, decoder, digital VTR's, and automation equipment. KOOD provides public television service to about 431,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Richard Hicks |
| Phone |
(785) 483-6900 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 213,750 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 427,500 |
Smoky Hills Public Television Corporation
KOOD
Bunker Hill, KS
20-02-N02007
A multi--phase project to convert three public television stations to digital broadcasting. The next phase, funded by this award, will construct a new facility, KDCK-DT, ch. 21, Dodge City, KS. The award will purchase a digital transmitter, antenna, remote control, test and monitoring equipment. Smoky Hills Public Television provides public television service to about 431,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Richard Hicks |
| Phone |
(785) 483-6900 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 269,725 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 539,450 |
Washburn University of Topeka
KTWU
Topeka, KS
20-02-N01022
A multi-phase project to convert KTWU, ch. 11 (DTV ch. 23), Topeka, to digital broadcasting. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase satellite receivers, test and monitoring equipment, and a video server . The station serves a population of 1.3 million in the Topeka area including Kansas and Missouri.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Eugene Williams |
| Phone |
(785) 231-1111 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 45,960 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 114,900 |
Washburn University of Topeka
KTWU
Topeka, KS
20-02-N01022
A multi-phase project to convert KTWU, ch. 11 (DTV ch. 23), Topeka, to digital broadcasting. The final phase, funded by this award, will pruchase SDTV recorders, a SDTV router and associated master control equipment. The station serves a population of 1.3 million in the Topeka area including Kansas and Missouri.
| Contact: |
Mr. Eugene Williams |
| Phone |
(785) 231-1111 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 88,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 220,000 |
Kentucky
Kentucky Authority for Educational Television
Lexington, KY
21-02-N03024
A single-phase project to convert four stations of Kentucky Educational Television, Lexington, KY, to digital broadcasting. The stations are WKMU, ch. 21 (DTV ch. 36), Murray; WKPD, ch. 29 (DTV ch. 41), Paducah; WKOH, ch. 31 (DTV ch. 30), Owensboro; and WKMA, ch. 35 (DTV ch. 42), Madisonville. The project will purchase transmitters, antennas, transmission lines, decoders, microwave adapters, and monitoring for the stations; replacement radios and spares for the microwave distribution system; replacement tower lights for WKPD; and a frame synchronizer for the network operations center. Kentucky Educational Television provides public television service to about 4.5 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Malcolm Wall |
| Phone |
(859) 258-7100 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 658,592 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,665,000 |
Louisiana
Educational Broadcasting Foundation, Inc.
WLAE-TV
New Orleans, LA
22-02-N01060
A two-phase collaborative project to convert the facilities of WLAE, ch. 32 (DTV ch. 11) , and WYES, ch. 12 (DTV ch. 31), both New Orleans, to digital broadcasting. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase a new joint master control facility including a new tower, digital encoders, and test and related equipment. The two stations serve a population of 1,700,000 in the greater New Orleans area of Louisiana and Mississippi.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Mark Coudrain |
| Phone |
(504) 830-3720 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 431,200 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,078,000 |
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Baton Rouge, LA
22-02-N00007
A three-phase project to convert the six stations of the Louisiana Educational Television Authority to digital broadcasting. The third phase, funded by this award, will purchase a digital transmitter at WLPB, ch. 27 (DTV ch. 25), Baton Rouge; a digital transmitter and antenna at KLTM, ch. 13 (DTV ch. 19), Monroe; and a digital transmitter, antenna and tower modification at KLPA, ch. 25 (DTV ch. 26), Alexandria. Louisiana Public Broadcasting serves the statewide audience of 4.5 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Cindy Rougeou |
| Phone |
(225) 767-4452 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 549,075 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,196,300 |
Massachusetts
Douglas Public Schools
Douglas High School
Douglas, MA
25-04-N03089
A project to establish a nonbroadcast production facility at Douglas High School, Douglas, MA, to originate distance learning and instructional services for intra-district distribution through the Douglas Public Schools' educational access channel on the local cable television system.
| Contact: |
Mrs. Laurie Keating |
| Phone |
(508) 476-3332 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 42,695 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 69,719 |
Michigan
Central Michigan University
WCMU-TV
Mt. Pleasant, MI
26-02-N01198
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the public television stations of Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase various items of origination equipment, including a routing switcher, digital video tape recorders, a dual sync system, a generator & UPS system, terminal gear, test and monitoring equipment, and installation materials. The stations serve a population of about 1.3 million in central and northern lower Michigan.
| Contact: |
Dr. Edward Grant |
| Phone |
(989) 774-3105 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 278,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 695,000 |
Central Michigan University
WCMU-TV
Mt. Pleasant, MI
26-02-N01198
A multi--phase project for the digital conversion of the public television stations of Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase an ATSC encoder with PSIP, a video server, an ID system, STL, and test and monitoring equipment for WCMU-TV, ch. 14 (DTV ch. 56), Mt. Pleasant. The stations serve a population of about 1,282,651 in central and northern lower Michigan.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Edward Grant |
| Phone |
(989) 774-3105 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 342,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 855,000 |
Delta College
WDCQ/WDCP
University Center, MI
26-02-N00228
A three-phase project to convert the two stations operated by Delta College to digital broadcasting. The third phase, funded by this award, will purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, and test and monitoring equipment for WDCP, ch. 35 (DTV ch. 15), Bad Axe, MI, plus a digital STL to connect the station to the master control at the Delta College, University Center campus. The station serves a population of about 1,248,467 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Barry Baker |
| Phone |
(517) 686-9346 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,104,856 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,649,039 |
Michigan State University
WKAR-TV
East Lansing, MI
26-02-N03002
A single-phase project to convert WKAR-TV, ch. 23, East Lansing, MI, to digital broadcasting on ch. 55. The project will purchase a transmitter, antenna, combiner, transmission line, tower strengthening, remote control, satellite receivers, SD encoders with PSIP, and test and monitoring equipment. WKAR-TV provides public television service to about 2.6 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Steven Meuche |
| Phone |
(517) 432-9527 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 405,808 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,623,234 |
Minnesota
Austin Independent School District #492
KSMQ-TV
Austin, MN
27-02-N03001
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of KSMQ, ch. 15 (DTV ch. 20), Austin, MN by purchasing a satellite antenna, server and ID system, Digital transmission equipment for the station has been funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Distribution Fund. KSMQ serves an audience of 621,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Jude Andrews |
| Phone |
(507) 433-0678 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 105,119 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 156,895 |
Duluth-Superior Area Educational Television Corporation
WDSE
Duluth, MN
27-02-N03039
A project to improve the operation of WDSE, ch. 38, Duluth, MN, by purchasing a master control switch and SD digital tape recorders. WDSE serves an audience of about 414,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Allen Harmon |
| Phone |
(218) 724-8567 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 96,200 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 240,500 |
West Central Minnesota Educational Television Company Inc.
Pioneer Public Television
Appleton, MN
27-02-N03013
A single-phase project to continue the applicant's digital television conversion by purchasing microwave radio equipment for a 2 hop STL system, shelter, and tower to feed a digital signal to KSMN. Ch 20 (DTV, ch. 15), Worthington, MN. The project will also move a 250 foot tower and shelter to another location. The applicant provides public television service to 1,200,000 people through KSMN, as well as KWCM-TV, ch. 10 (DTV ch. 31), Appleton, MN, and six translators. Digital transmission equipment for both KWCM and KSMN have been funded by grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Glen Cerny |
| Phone |
(320) 289-2622 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 192,855 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 296,700 |
Mississippi
Mississippi Authority for Educational Television
Jackson, MS
28-02-N01136
A two-phase project to complete the conversion of the Mississippi state public television network to digital transmission. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase DTV transmitters, antennas, combiners, tower upgrading, and test equipment for WMAO, ch. 23 (DTV ch. 25), Greenwood, and WMAW, ch. 14 (DTV ch. 44), Meridian. The state system serves over 2.7 million viewers.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Marie Antoon |
| Phone |
(601) 432-6378 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,072,676 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,704,000 |
Missouri
Central Missouri State University
Broadcasting Services
Warrensburg, MO
29-01-N03075
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KTBG, 90.9 MHz, Warrensburg, MO, by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter, STL, and remote control system. KTBG serves an audience of about 568,025.
| Contact: |
Dr. Donald Peterson |
| Phone |
(660) 543-4155 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 63,045 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 126,090 |
Southwest Missouri State University
SMSU Public Broadcasting Service
Springfield, MO
29-02-N01083
A two-phase application for the digital conversion of public television stations KOZK, ch. 21, (DTV ch. 23) Springfield, and KOZJ, ch. 26, (DTV ch. 25) Joplin, both MO. The second phase of this project, funded by this award, will purchase a DTV transmitter, antenna, transmission line, studio-transmitter link, and test and monitoring equipment for KOZJ. The stations serve a population of about 1,300,000 in southwest Missouri and contiguous areas of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Arlen Diamond |
| Phone |
(417) 836-4402 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 469,322 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 938,645 |
University of Missouri System
KUMR
Rolla, MO
29-01-N03157
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KUMR, 88.5 MHz, Rolla, MO, by purchasing a transmitter. KUMR provides public radio service to about 161,035 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. James Sigler |
| Phone |
(573) 341-4386 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 46,187 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 92,375 |
Montana
Montana State University
KUSM
Bozeman, MT
30-02-N02246
An emergency application requesting satellite uplink and downlink equipment and prepayment of a five-year transponder lease to replace the unforseen dismantlement of the commercial microwave system that formerly provided statewide distribution of the Montana PBS signal. Interim costs associated with temporary satellite distribution service is included as part of this project.
This emergency grant was awarded in June 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jack Hyppa |
| Phone |
(406) 994-3437 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,264,031 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,685,375 |
Montana State University
KUSM
Bozeman, MT
30-02-N01031
A multi-phase project to convert public television stations KUSM-TV ch. 9 (DTV ch. 20) Bozeman and KUFM-TV ch. 11 (DTV ch. 27) Missoula to digital broadcasting. Low-power digital transmitters for KUSM and KUFM have been purchased through a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The next phase of the project, funded by this award, will purchase video servers, PSIP, and test and monitoring equipment for each of the two stations. The project also includes DS-3 encoders and decoders to interconnect the two stations and a monitor and control package for KUSM master control. The stations provide public television service to approximately 450,000 people in the state of Montana.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jack Hyyppa |
| Phone |
(406) 994-3437 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 798,750 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,065,000 |
Montana State University
KUSM
Bozeman, MT
30-02-N01031
A multi-phase project to convert public television stations KUSM-TV ch. 9 (DTV ch. 20) Bozeman and KUFM-TV ch. 11 (DTV ch. 27) Missoula to digital broadcasting. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, will purchase a router/switcher for KUSM, Bozeman, the primary origination station for public television service thoughout Montana. Montana PBS provides service to about 450,000 people in Montana.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jack Hyyppa |
| Phone |
(406) 994-3437 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 187,500 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 250,000 |
Nebraska
Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
Lincoln, NE
31-02-N00100
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the state's nine-station public television network. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase a tower, remote control and computer monitoring equipment. Nebraska ETV serves a population of about 1,652,000 people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Nancy Wehrbein |
| Phone |
(402) 472-9333 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 177,552 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 443,879 |
Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission
Lincoln, NE
31-02-N03026
A project to improve the transmission capability of KLNE, ch. 3, Lexington, NE, by replacing an analog transmitter. KLNE-TV serves an audience of about 175,000.
| Contact: |
Ms. Nancy Wehrbein |
| Phone |
(402) 472-9333 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 191,106 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 477,766 |
Nevada
Nevada Public Radio Corporation
KNPR
Las Vegas, NV
32-01-N03055
A project to activate Nevada Public Radio's second Las Vegas public radio station, KCNV, on 88.9 MHz, Las Vegas, and, in order to accommodate the new station to move its primary station, KNPR, from 89.5 MHz to 89.7 MHz. The project will include origination equipment at the shared master control for the two stations, plus STLs, remote controls, transmitters, antennas, and related equipment for both transmission systems. The stations will provide additional service to 1.5 million people and first service for about 21,000 people in the Las Vegas area.
| Contact: |
Mr. Lamar Marchese |
| Phone |
(702) 258-9895 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 156,366 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 312,732 |
New Jersey
New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority
NJN
Trenton, NJ
34-02-N03022
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WNJN, ch. 43 (DTV ch. 51) in Montclair, NJ. A low power facility for this station was funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The PTFP project includes purchase of an upgraded transmitter for higher broadcast power, an antenna, a transmission line, test and monitoring equipment. WNJN serves a population of more than 17 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. William Schnorbus |
| Phone |
(609) 777-5163 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 187,222 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 468,055 |
New Mexico
Fort Stanton, Inc.
Community Radio
Ruidoso, NM
35-01-N03054
A project to activate a new LPFM radio station, KEDU, 102.3 MHz, Fort Stanton, NM, to provide first local service to about 19,700 people in southern New Mexico. The project will include a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, STL, EAS, and production equipment.
| Contact: |
Mr. Richard Weber |
| Phone |
(505) 430-5423 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 42,796 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 85,593 |
Gallup Public Radio, Inc.
KGLP
Gallup, NM
35-01-N03093
A project to improve the operation of KGLP, 91.7 MHz, Gallup, NM, by purchasing an FM relay receiver, an STL system, audio console, CD players and recorders, and a microphone and microphone processors. KGLP provides public radio service to approximately 33,175 persons.
| Contact: |
Mr. Frank Bosler |
| Phone |
(505) 863-7626 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 37,236 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 49,649 |
University of New Mexico
KNME-TV
Albuquerque, NM
35-02-N00058
A multi-phase project for a cooperative digital television conversion project from the three New Mexico public television stations: KNME, ch. 5 (DTV ch. 35) Albuquerque; KENW, ch. 3 (DTV ch. 32) Portales; and KRWG, ch. 22 (DTV ch. 23 ) Las Cruces. KNME is the project leader. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a digital transmitter and antenna for KRWG, a multichannel video server for KNME, and 6 microwave relay sites and encoding equipment for KENW. The three stations serve nearly 2.5 million people throughout New Mexico.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Theodore Garcia |
| Phone |
(505) 277-2121 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 933,688 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,761,675 |
University of New Mexico
KNME-TV
Albuquerque, NM
35-02-N00058
A multi-phase project for a cooperative digital television conversion project from the three New Mexico public television stations: KNME, ch. 5 (DTV ch. 35) Albuquerque; KENW, ch. 3 (DTV ch. 32) Portales; and KRWG, ch. 22 (DTV ch. 23 ) Las Cruces. KNME is the project leader. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase an encoder and router for KRWG-DTV, ch. 23, Las Cruces; a router for KENW-DT, ch. 32, Portales; and a router, an encoder, and an automation system for KNME-DTV, ch. 35, Albuquerque. The three stations serve approximately 2.5 million people throughout New Mexico.
| Contact: |
Mr. Theodore Garcia |
| Phone |
(505) 277-2121 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 652,960 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,232,000 |
New York
Board of Trustees of Syracuse University
WAER
Syracuse, NY
36-01-N03071
A project to improve the production capabilities of WAER, 88.3 MHz, Syracuse, NY, by purchasing digital audio consoles, signal router, automation equipment, digital editing machine and studio speakers. WAER serves a population of more than 536,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Joseph Lee |
| Phone |
(315) 443-4021 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 53,077 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 106,155 |
Colleges of the Seneca
WEOS
Geneva, NY
36-01-N03103
A project to improve the operation of WEOS, 89.7 MHz, Geneva, NY, by purchasing an STL, audio processor, a router system and a file server. WEOS serves a population of more than 73,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Michael Black |
| Phone |
(315) 781-3811 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 47,815 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 95,630 |
Educational Broadcasting Corporation, Inc.
WNET
New York, NY
36-02-N00129
A multi-year project for the digital conversion of a joint master control facility serving WNET ch. 13 (DTV ch. 61) New York City and WLIW, ch. 21 (DTV ch. 22), Garden City. The second phase of the project, funded by this award, includes the HD/SD router expansion, upconverter, custom software, air switcher, video server and master control monitors. The stations provide public broadcasting programming to a population of over 18 million people in New York City, Long Island and surrounding areas of New Jersey and Connecticut.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Thomas Conway |
| Phone |
(212) 560-2780 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 546,106 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,721,180 |
Mountain Lake Public Telecommunications Council
Mountain Lake PBS
Plattsburgh, NY
36-02-N03003
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WCFE, ch. 57 (DTV ch. 38), Plattsburg, NY. A low power digital transmission facility for this station was funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The PTFP project includes the purchase of an upgraded transmitter for higher broadcast power, antenna, line, microwave, server, encoders, monitoring and test equipment. WCFE serves a population of over 340,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Alice Recore |
| Phone |
(518) 563-9770 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 921,094 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,374,767 |
Northeast Public Radio
WAMC
Albany, NY
36-01-N03086
A project to improve the transmission facilities of WANC, 103.9 MHz, Ticonderoga, NY, by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter, remote control, audio processor, and test equipment. WANC is a repeater of WAMC, 90.3 MHz, in Albany. WANC serves a population of more than 28,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Galletly |
| Phone |
(518) 465-5233 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 32,434 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 64,868 |
SUNY Oswego - WRVO
WRVO
Oswego, NY
36-01-N03163
A project to improve the production capabilities of WRVO, 89.9 MHz, Oswego, NY by replacing consoles, routing switcher, speakers, cassettes, CD players, audio vault, DAT recorders, audio processor, non-linear editing system, and a digital STL. The five transmitters operated by WRVO serve a population of more than 1.7 million people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Robert Krauss |
| Phone |
(315) 312-3690 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 139,593 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 279,186 |
The Public Broadcasting Council of Central New York, Inc.
WCNY FM
Syracuse, NY
36-01-N03051
A project to improve the production capabilities of WCNY-FM, 91.3 MHz, Syracuse, NY, by purchasing audio consoles, audio vaults, non-linear editing system, DAT recorders, and cabinets. WCNY serves a population of about 1.8 million.
| Contact: |
Mr. John Duffy |
| Phone |
(315) 453-2424 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 73,198 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 182,994 |
Western New York Public Broadcasting Association
WNED TV
Buffalo, NY
36-04-N03098
A project to establish a distance learning service using digital technology by providing datacasting and video streaming of educational courses, professional development materials, and training lessons by using a portion of the digital broadcasting signal of WNED-DT, Buffalo, NY. The programs will be distributed to four school sites where the services will be received and stored on servers.
| Contact: |
Mr. Richard Daly |
| Phone |
(716) 845-7002 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 31,005 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 62,010 |
North Carolina
Public Gallery of Carrboro
WCOM
Carrboro, NC
37-01-N03102
A project to activate a LPFM radio station on 103.5 MHz, in Chapel Hill, NC, that will provide the first locally-produced public affairs and arts programming to about 17,000 residents of Carrboro, NC. To meet the needs of the Spanish-speaking community in Carrboro, approximately 40 percent of the station's programming will be in Spanish.
| Contact: |
Mr. Ruffin Slater |
| Phone |
(919) 929-0010 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 33,031 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 44,042 |
Roanoke Valley Communications, Inc.
WZRU
Roanoke Rapids, NC
37-01-N03134
A project to activate a public radio station on 90.5 MHz in Norlina, NC, to repeat the signal of WZRU, 88.5 MHz, in Roanoke Rapids, and provide first public radio service to more than 5,500 people.
| Contact: |
George Campbell |
| Phone |
(252) 519-4647 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 90,483 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 120,644 |
The Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
WUNC Radio
Chapel Hill, NC
37-01-N03080
A project to improve the production capabilities of WUNC, 91.5 MHz, Chapel Hill, NC, by purchasing a routing switcher, audio console, and digital storage system. WUNC, WRQM, 90.9 MHz (Rocky Mount), and WUND, 88.9 MHZ (Columbia), serve a population of more than 2.4 million people.
| Contact: |
Joan Rose |
| Phone |
(919) 962-9150 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 68,372 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 136,744 |
The Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
WUNC Radio
Chapel Hill, NC
37-01-N03078
A project to improve the transmission facilities of WUNC, 91.5 MHz, Chapel Hill, NC, by purchasing a transmitter, an emergency generator, and an equipment shelter. WUNC provides service to more than 2.3 million people.
| Contact: |
Joan Rose |
| Phone |
(919) 962-9150 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 72,700 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 145,400 |
University of North Carolina
University of NC Public Television
Research Triangle Park, NC
37-02-N03007
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WUNJ, ch. 39 (DTV ch. 29), Wilmington, NC. The project will construct a new 1,013 ft. tower for the station's transmission facility. Digital transmission equipment is currently installed on a temporary 468-ft. tower at Delco, NC. The station serves a population of about 630,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Pat LaBarbera |
| Phone |
(919) 549-7154 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 726,346 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,815,864 |
University of North Carolina
University of NC Public Television
Raleigh, NC
37-02-N03036
A project to improve the transmission capability of WUNM, ch. 19, Jacksonville, NC, by replacing an analog transmitter. The station serves a population of approximately 1 million people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Pat LaBarbera |
| Phone |
(919) 549-7154 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 275,720 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 689,300 |
North Dakota
KEYA Radio Incorporated
Belcourt, ND
38-01-N03045
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KEYA, 88.5 MHz, Belcourt, ND, by purchasing a transmitter, antenna, remote control, and de-icing equipment. KEYA-FM serves an audience of about 20,000 people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Kimberly Thomas |
| Phone |
(701) 477-5686 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 56,934 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 75,912 |
Northern Mariana Islands
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System
PSS Central Office
Saipan, MP
70-04-N03058
A project to establish an origination and distribution platform by purchasing server components for web-based, distance learning content online through fiber optic interconnections to schools and learning centers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and to PEACESAT sites, for K-12 coursework and in-service teacher training.
| Contact: |
Ms. Louise Concepcion |
| Phone |
(670) 664-3710 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 140,156 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 140,156 |
Ohio
Bowling Green State University
WBGU
Bowling Green, OH
39-02-N02146
A multi-phase project to convert WBGU, ch. 27, Bowling Green, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 56. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase automation server outputs, an SD router, and SD tape machines. WBGU serves a population of about 1.3 million.
| Contact: |
Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald |
| Phone |
(419) 372-7000 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 117,141 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 293,000 |
Bowling Green State University
WBGU
Bowling Green, OH
39-02-N02146
A multi-phase project to convert WBGU, ch. 27, Bowling Green, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 56. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a video server and test eqipment. WBGU serves a population of about 1.3 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald |
| Phone |
(419) 372-7000 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 51,174 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 127,999 |
Greater Dayton Public Television
WPTO
Dayton, OH
39-02-N03016
A single-phase project to convert WPTO, ch. 14, Oxford, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 28, by purchasing a tower lease, STL fiber lease, server, and test equipment. WPTO serves a population of about 2,746,733. It is licensed to Greater Dayton Public Television, which also owns and operates WPTD, Dayton, ch. 16.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Fogarty |
| Phone |
(937) 220-1611 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 152,481 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,009,810 |
Greater Dayton Public Television, Inc.
WPTD
Dayton, OH
39-02-N01166
A two-phase project for the conversion of WPTD, ch. 16, Dayton, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 58. The second phase, funded by this award, will purchase a multichannel server, encoder, PSIP generator, and test and monitoring equipment. WPTD serves an estimated population of 2.9 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Fogarty |
| Phone |
(937) 220-1611 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 207,164 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 517,910 |
Northeastern Educational Television of Ohio, Inc.
WNEO
Kent, OH
39-02-N02222
A two-phase project to convert WNEO, ch. 45, Alliance, OH, and WEAO, ch. 49, Akron, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 46 and ch. 50, respectively. The second phase, funded by this award, purchases a transmitter, encoder, antenna, tower strengthening, transmission line, and test and monitoring equipment for WEAO. WNEO and WEAO serve a population of about 2,520,758.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Trina Cutter |
| Phone |
(330) 677-4549 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 335,544 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,342,175 |
Ohio University
WOUB Radio Network
Athens, OH
39-01-N03085
A project to improve the production capabilities of WOUB-FM, 91.3 MHz, Athens, OH, by purchasing audio storage, news editing system, console, CD recorder, and RDAT recorders. WOUB-FM and its repeaters - - WOUB, 1340 KHz, Athens; WOUC, 89.l MHz, Cambridge; WOUH, 91.9 MHz, Chillicothe; WOUL, 89.1 MHz, Ironton; and WOUZ, 90.1 MHz, Zanesville - - serve a population of about 1,5 million. The stations are known collectively as the WOUB Radio Network.
| Contact: |
Ms. Carolyn Lewis |
| Phone |
(740) 593-4783 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 54,562 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 109,125 |
Ohio University
WOUC
Athens, OH
39-02-N03017
A single-phase project to convert WOUC, ch. 44, Cambridge, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 35, by purchasing a 1,200 ft. tower, antenna, and transmitter. WOUC serves a population of about 1,440,000. It is licensed to Ohio University, Athens, OH, and repeats the programing of WOUB-TV, ch. 20, Athens.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Carolyn Lewis |
| Phone |
(740) 593-4783 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,148,838 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,872,096 |
Public Broadcasting Foundation of Northwest Ohio
WGLE
Toledo, OH
39-01-N03110
A project to improve the transmission facilities of WGLE, 90.7 MHz, Lima, OH, by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter, antenna, transmission line, and tower modifications. WGLE serves a population of about 432,292 and repeats the programming of WGTE, 91.3 MHz, Toledo.
| Contact: |
Mr. Daniel Niedzwiecki |
| Phone |
(419) 380-4600 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 73,500 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 147,000 |
Public Broadcasting Foundation of Northwest Ohio
WGTE-TV
Toledo, OH
39-02-N03014
A single-phase project to convert WGTE-TV, ch. 30, Toledo, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 29, by purchasing a server and ID inserter. WGTE-TV provides public television service to about 627,510 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Daniel Niedzwiecki |
| Phone |
(419) 380-4600 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 68,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 170,000 |
The Ohio State University
The WOSU Stations
Columbus, OH
39-01-N03114
A project to improve the production capabilities of WOSU-FM, 89.7 MHz, Columbus, OH, by purchasing two digital audio consoles, a router, speakers, microphones, DAT recorders, limiters, editing system, CD players, jack panels, cabinetry, racks, and D/As. WOSU-FM and its four repeaters - - WOSE, 91.1 MHz, Coshocton; WOSV, 91.7 MHz, Mansfield; WOSB, 91.1 MHz, Marion; and WOSP, 91.5 MHz, Portsmouth - - serve a population of about 2.1 million.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Carwile |
| Phone |
(614) 292-9678 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 98,952 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 197,904 |
The Ohio State University
WOSU Stations
Columbus, OH
39-02-N03025
A single-phase project to convert WOSU-TV, ch. 34, Columbus, OH, to digital broadcasting on ch. 38, by purchasing a transmitter, transmission line, antenna, STL, server, encoder with PSIP, ID inserter, and test equipment. WOSU-TV serves a population of about 1,482,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Thomas Rieland |
| Phone |
(614) 292-9678 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 738,676 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,846,691 |
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority
KETA
Oklahoma City, OK
40-02-N01120
A multi-phase project to convert the applicant's 4 public television stations to digital broadcasting. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase test and monitoring equipment, a video server, and captioning equipment in the Oklahoma City Technical Center at KETA. The four stations serve a statewide population of 2,738,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Malcolm Wall |
| Phone |
(405) 848-8501 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 68,841 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 275,365 |
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority
KETA
Oklahoma City, OK
40-02-N01120
A multi-phase project to convert the applicant's 4 public television stations to digital broadcasting. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase a routing switcher, master control room switcher, HD encoder, audio encoder and digital VTR's. The four stations serve a statewide population of 2,738,000.
| Contact: |
Mr. Malcolm Wall |
| Phone |
(405) 848-8501 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 160,320 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 641,281 |
University of Oklahoma/Rogers State University
KRSC
Claremore, OK
40-02-N02202
A multi-phase project to convert KRSC, ch. 35, Claremore, OK, to digital broadcasting on ch. 36. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase a master control switcher, routing switcher, monitors, automation system, and associated equipment. KRSC serves a population of about 1.2 million.
| Contact: |
Mr. Virgle Smith |
| Phone |
(918) 343-7657 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 226,020 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 565,050 |
University of Oklahoma/Rogers State University
KRSC
Claremore, OK
40-02-N02202
A multi-phase project to convert KRSC, ch. 35, Claremore, OK, to digital broadcasting on ch. 36. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a video server, and additional distribution and monitoring equipment. KRSC serves a population of about 1.2 million.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Virgle Smith |
| Phone |
(918) 343-7657 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 77,800 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 194,500 |
Western Oklahoma State College
Information Service
Altus, OK
40-04-N03170
A project to expand distance education, videoconferencing, and Native American language and cultural services through Western Oklahoma State College in Altus and the OneNET distance learning network in Oklahoma. The project will interconnect into OneNET and purchase equipment for interactive classrooms at the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribal complexes in Clinton and Concho, Comanche Nation Tribal complex school in Cache, and Hammon Public Schools.
| Contact: |
Mr. Kent Brooks |
| Phone |
(580) 477-7764 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 104,282 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 139,043 |
Oregon
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon
KWSO Radio
Warm Springs, OR
41-01-N03040
A project to improve the transmission and production facilities of KWSO, 91.9 MHz, Warm Springs, OR, by purchasing consoles, microphones, digital audio work stations, a hard-drive storage system, digital-capable transmitter, exciter, and an audio processor/stereo generator. The station serves about 26,000 peolple in the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation and other communities in the north-central area of Oregon.
| Contact: |
Mr. Bill Rhoades |
| Phone |
(541) 553-2013 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 163,056 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 217,409 |
Mt. Hood Community College
KMHD
Gresham, OR
41-01-N03060
A project to extend the coverage, of KMHD, 89.1 MHz, Gresham, OR by purchasing a transmitter, STL, and related transmission equipment to increase its power, and to improve its operation by purchasing audio consoles, microphones, digital audio players, and a digital workstation. The station provides service to about 1.8 million people in northwestern Oregon and southwestern Washington.
| Contact: |
Mr. Doug Sweet |
| Phone |
(503) 491-7233 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 187,582 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 250,110 |
Oregon Public Broadcasting
KOPB Television and Radio Services
Portland, OR
41-02-N03035
A project to improve the production capacity of Oregon Public Broadcasting by purchasing high definition studio cameras with associated equipment. Oregon Public Broadcasting serves about 3 million people throughout the state.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jack Galmiche |
| Phone |
(503) 293-1987 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 134,588 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 539,000 |
Oregon Public Broadcasting
Television and Radio Services
Portland, OR
41-01-N03090
A project to improve the production capability of the Oregon Public Broadcasting radio service by purchasing a master control digital audio console. Oregon Public Broadcasting provides service to about 2 million peoplein Oregon and southern Washington.
| Contact: |
Mr. John Galmiche |
| Phone |
(503) 293-1987 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 30,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 60,000 |
The KBOO Foundation
KBOO
Portland, OR
41-01-N03059
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KBOO, 90.7 MHz, Portland, OR by purchasing a transmitter and cooling unit. The station provides service to about 2.5 million people in the Portland area.
| Contact: |
Mr. Arthur Davis |
| Phone |
(503) 231-8032 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 31,884 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 63,769 |
Pennsylvania
Duquesne University
WDUQ
Pittsburgh, PA
42-01-N03095
A project to improve the transmission facilities of WDUQ, 90.5 MHz, Pittsburgh, PA, by purchasing a transmitter, monitoring and test equipment. WDUQ serves a population of about 2.2 million people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Scott Hanley |
| Phone |
(412) 396-6030 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 57,220 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 114,440 |
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA
42-03-N03065
A planning project to investigate the capabilities and compatibility of the telecommunications infrastructure used by the public service and first responder partners included in northeast Pennsylvania's proposed Regional Safety Training Center at Lehigh Carbon Community College. The project will determine the integration of appropriate technologies for a unified and coordinated center for the distribution of distance education and training statewide, and possibly nationally.
| Contact: |
Ms. Ann Bieber |
| Phone |
(610) 799-1581 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 100,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 134,012 |
Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association, Inc.
WDIY
Bethlehem, PA
42-01-N03135
A project to improve the production capability of WDIY, 88.1 MHz, Bethlehem, PA, by replacing its hard-disc storage system, CD players, DAT recorders, non-linear editing system, and production room console. WDIY serves a population of about 367,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Burr Beard |
| Phone |
(610) 694-8100 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 28,250 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 56,500 |
Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation
WLVT
Bethlehem, PA
42-02-N03009
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of WLVT, ch. 39 (DTV ch. 62), Bethlehem, PA. The project will purchase an ATSC transmission test package. The station serves a population of over 2.6 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Ms. Hillary Kwiatek |
| Phone |
(610) 867-4677 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 42,344 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 105,860 |
Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation
WLVT
Bethlehem, PA
42-02-N03034
A project to improve the transmission capability of WLVT, ch. 39 in Bethlehem, PA, by purchasing a back-up generator for its analog transmitter site. The station serves a population of about 2.6 million people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Hillary Kwiatek |
| Phone |
(610) 867-4677 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 63,175 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 157,939 |
Temple University
WRTI
Philadelphia, PA
42-01-N03152
A project to improve the operation of WRTI, 90.1 MHz, Philadelphia, PA, by replacing its STL, on-air console, CD players, hard-disk storage system, and an audio test set. WRTI serves a population of about 7 million people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Tobias Poole |
| Phone |
(215) 204-8405 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 63,720 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 134,488 |
The Pennsylvania State University
WPSX-TV
University Park, PA
42-02-N03031
A project to improve equipment at WPSX, ch. 3 (DTV ch. 15), University Park, PA, including a digital router, encoders, converters, consoles, lighting system, and intercom system. The station serves a population of about 3.4 million people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Kate Domico |
| Phone |
(814) 865-3333 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 431,330 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,078,324 |
WITF, Inc
WITF-FM
Harrisburg, PA
42-01-N03074
A project to improve the operation of WITF-FM, 89.5 MHz, Harrisburg, PA, by replacing its STL and production and control room equipment including audio consoles, CD players, and DAT recorders. WITF-FM serves a population of about 1.5 million people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Gregory Poland |
| Phone |
(717) 221-2995 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 76,750 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 153,500 |
WITF, Inc.
WITF-FM
Harrisburg, PA
42-01-N03073
A project to improve the production capability of WITF-FM, 89.5 MHz, Harrisburg, PA, by replacing its non-linear editing system. WITF serves a population of about 1.5 million people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Gregory Poland |
| Phone |
(717) 221-2995 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 13,625 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 27,250 |
WQED Multimedia
WQED FM
Pittsburgh, PA
42-01-N03072
A project to improve the production capability of WQED-FM, 89.3 MHz, Pittsburgh, PA, by replacing its digital audio work stations. WQED-FM serves a population of about 2.3 million people.
| Contact: |
Mr. James Cunningham III |
| Phone |
(412) 622-1541 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 68,070 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 136,140 |
WQED Pittsburgh
WQED
Pittsburgh, PA
42-02-N02085
A three-phase project to convert WQED-TV, ch. 13, Pittsburgh, PA, to digital broadcasting on ch. 38. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, includes the purchase and installation of a second transmitter amplifier to increase power and maximize coverage. WQED serves a population of about 3.25 million people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jeffrey Rutkowski |
| Phone |
(412) 622-1312 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 128,865 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 322,164 |
WQED Pittsburgh
WQED
Pittsburgh, PA
42-02-N02085
A three-phase project to convert WQED-TV, ch. 13, Pittsburgh, PA, to digital broadcasting on ch. 38. The second phase of the project, funded by this award, includes purchase and installation of monitoring and test equipment plus the ATSC encoder for the master control location. WQED serves a population of more than 3.25 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jeffrey Rutkowski |
| Phone |
(412) 622-1312 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 120,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 300,000 |
Puerto Rico
Ana G. Mendez University System
WMTJ
San Juan, PR
72-02-N02221
A multi-phase project to convert the two television stations of the Ana G. Mendez University System, WMTJ/San Juan and WQTO/Ponce, to digital broadcast. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, includes purchase and installation of a master control switcher and terminal gear for WMTJ. The two stations serve a population of about 3,212,321.
| Contact: |
Mr. Ariel Diaz |
| Phone |
(787) 766-2600 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 103,500 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 207,000 |
South Carolina
South Carolina Educational Television Commission
South Carolina Educational Radio
Columbia, SC
45-01-N03063
A project to improve the transmission facilities of WRJA, 88.1 MHz, Sumter, SC, by replacing its transmitter, antenna, line and monitoring equipment. WRJA serves a population of about 925,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Paul Zweimiller |
| Phone |
(803) 737-3409 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 136,545 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 273,090 |
South Carolina Educational Television Commission
Columbia, SC
45-02-N01093
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the South Carolina Public Broadcasting Network. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, includes the upgrading of the towers at WRJA/Sumter, WJWJ/Beaufort, WHMC/Conway, WJPM/Florence, WNEH/Greenwood, WEBA/Allendale, WRET/Spartenburg, and WNSC/Rock Hill. The South Carolina Educational Television Network serves a population of more than 4.1 million people statewide.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Crouch |
| Phone |
(803) 737-3234 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 156,744 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,176,975 |
South Carolina Educational Television Commission
Columbia, SC
45-02-N01093
A multi-year award for the digital conversion of the South Carolina Television Network. The next phase of the project, funded by this award, covers transmission systems, including transmitter, antenna, line and test equipment, for WRJA, ch. 27 (DTV ch. 28) Sumter; WHMC, ch. 23 (DTV ch. 58) Conway; WJPM, ch. 33 (DTV ch. 45) Florence; WNEH, ch. 38 (DTV ch. 18) Greenwood; WEBA, ch. 14 (DTV ch. 33) Allendale; and WRET, ch. 49 (DTV ch. 43) Spartenberg. This phase also includes encoding and monitoring equipment for WNSC, ch. 30 (DTV ch. 15) Rock Hill; WRJA, ch. 27 (DTV ch. 28) Sumter; WJWJ, ch. 16 (DTV ch. 44) Beaufort and WRET, ch. 49 (DTV ch. 43) Spartanburg. The South Carolina Television Network serves about 4.1 million people statewide.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. David Crouch |
| Phone |
(803) 737-3234 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,790,935 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 7,163,740 |
South Dakota
South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunications
South Dakota Public Television
Vermillion, SD
46-02-N03011
A single-phase project to continue digital conversion of the applicant's public television stations. This award will purchase digital microwave radios, antennas, tower modifictions, batteries and chargers, to complete the interconnection between KBHE, ch. 9 (DTV ch. 26), Rapid City (transmission equipment funded by PTFP) the network's operations center at KUSD, ch. 2 (DTV ch. 34), Vermillion; and KTSD, ch. 10 (DTV ch. 21), Reliance. The transmission equipment at KUSD and KTSD were funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. South Dakota Public Television serves an audience of 263,000.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Donald Forseth |
| Phone |
(605) 677-5240 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 643,672 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,072,788 |
Tennessee
Cumberland Communities Communications Corporation
WDVX
Clinton, TN
47-01-N03107
A project to improve the operation of WDVX, 89.9 MHz, Clinton (Knoxville), TN, by purchasing an antenna, tower, transmission line, audio consoles, microphones, CD players, mini-disc recorder/players, turntables, cabinetry, speakers, patch panels, and racks. WDVX serves a population of about 700,000.
| Contact: |
Mr. Tony Lawson |
| Phone |
(865) 216-1212 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 24,484 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 48,969 |
East Tennessee Public Communications Corporation
WKOP/WETP
Knoxville, TN
47-02-N01008
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the stations of East Tennessee Public Television, Knoxville, TV. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase various items of origination equipment, including a switcher, digital tape recorders, a router, A-D/D-A converters, distribution amplifiers, and installation materials. East Tennessee's two stations provide public television service to about 2 million people in East Tennessee.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jimmy Tindell |
| Phone |
(800) 595-0220 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 109,936 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 274,595 |
East Tennessee Public Communications Corporation
WKOP/WETP
Knoxville, TN
47-02-N01008
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the stations of East Tennessee Public Television, Knoxville, TN. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a transmitter, antenna, line, tower, STL, and test and monitoring equipment to convert WETP, ch. 2 (DTV ch. 41), Sneedville. The stations provide public television service to about 2 million people in East Tennessee.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jimmy Tindell |
| Phone |
(800) 595-0220 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 714,662 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,786,655 |
Greater Chattanooga Public Television Corporation
Chattanooga, TN
47-02-N03010
A single-phase project to continue the digital conversion of public television station WTCI, ch. 45, Chattanooga, TN, to digital broadcasting on ch. 29. A low power digital transmission facility for this station was funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. The PTFP project includes the purchase of an upgraded transmitter for higher broadcast power, antenna, transmission line, flexicoder, ID system, SD upconverter, decoder, and test and monitoring equipment. WTCI serves a population of about 850,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Victor Hogstrom |
| Phone |
(423) 629-0045 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 328,798 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 821,996 |
Texas
El Paso Public Television Foundation, Inc.
KCOS
El Paso, TX
48-02-N01239
A multi-phase diigital conversion project to convert KCOS-TV, ch.13, to DTV ch. 30. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase a video server, test and monitoring equipment. The station serves about 750,000 people in the El Paso area.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Craig Brush |
| Phone |
(915) 747-6500 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 99,011 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 132,015 |
El Paso Public Television Foundation, Inc.
KCOS
El Paso, TX
48-02-N01239
A multi-phase diigital conversion project to convert KCOS-TV, ch.13, to DTV ch. 30. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase a monitor and an automation system. The station serves about 750,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Craig Brush |
| Phone |
(915) 747-6500 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 114,375 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 152,500 |
South Texas Public Broadcasting System, Inc.
KEDT-FM
Corpus Christi, TX
48-01-N03126
A project to improve the production capability of KEDT-FM, 90.3 MHz, Corpus Christi, TX, by purchasing an audio console, automation equipment, and routing equipment. KEDT-FM provides public radio service to about 746,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Donald Dunlap |
| Phone |
(361) 855-2213 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 93,375 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 124,500 |
Texas A & M University
Texas Public Broadcasting Association
College Station, TX
48-02-N02112
A multi-phase project to convert 11 Texas public TV stations to digital broadcasting. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase test and monitoring equipment, for KACV, ch. 2 (DTV ch. 21), Amarillo; KLRU, ch. 18 (DTV ch. 22), Austin; KAMU-TV, ch. 15 (DTV ch. 12), College Station; KEDT-TV, ch. 16 (DTV ch. 23), Corpus Christi; KMBH-TV, ch. 60 (DTV ch.38), Harlingen; KNCT-TV, ch. 16 (DTV ch. 47), Killeen; KTXT, ch.5 (DTV ch. 39), Lubbock; KOCV-TV, ch. 36 (DTV ch. 22), Odessa; KLRN, ch. 9 (DTV ch. 22), San Antonio; KUHT, ch. 8 (DTV ch. 9), Houston; and KCTF, ch. 34 (DTV ch.20), Waco. The project will also purchase a data link for KCOS, ch. 13 (DTV ch. 30), El Paso, and a PSIP manager for KERA ch. 13 (DTV ch. 14), Dallas. The Texas Public Television stations serve about 19.8 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Dr. Rodney Zent |
| Phone |
(979) 845-5611 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 886,110 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,136,020 |
Texas A & M University
Texas Public Broadcasting Association
College Station, TX
48-02-N02112
A multi-phase project to convert 11 Texas public TV stations to digital broadcasting. The final phase, funded by this award, will purchase master control switchers and routers for KUHT-DT, ch.9, Houston, and KERA-DT, ch.14, Dallas. The Texas Public Television stations serve about 19.8 million people.
| Contact: |
Dr. Rodney Zent |
| Phone |
(979) 845-5611 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 84,250 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 337,000 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
48-04-N03099
A project to extend the distance learning courses and other educational content of Texas A&M University, Kingsville, beyond its branch campuses, through purchase of equipment and a tower for a microwave interconnection with KEDT, the public television station in Corpus Christi, TX, for distribution to the station's 15-county coverage area.
| Contact: |
Dr. Tadeo Reyna |
| Phone |
(361) 593-2861 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 113,475 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 151,300 |
Utah
University of Utah Office of Sponsored Projects
Salt Lake City, UT
49-01-N03147
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KUER, 90.1 MHz, Salt Lake City, UT, by equipping 6 transmission sites with DTV receivers and balancing amplifiers to enable KUER to use bandwidth from the public DTV delivery datastream for signal delivery to some translators; by purchasing 7 replacement FM translators; and by purchasing an FM modulation monitor system. KUER serves a population of over 1 million people throughout Utah.
| Contact: |
Mr. BO Bogdanski |
| Phone |
(801) 581-3008 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 27,286 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 54,572 |
Utah State University of Agriculture and Applied Science
Utah Public Radio
Logan, UT
49-01-N03094
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KUSU, 91.5 MHz, Logan, UT, by purchasing amplifiers/exciters and antennas for three translator sites, satellite receivers and dishes for 9 sites, and a Ku-band satellite uplink, transceiver and spectrum analyzer for Logan origination. KUSU and its translator network serve a population of about 777,000 across Utah.
| Contact: |
Mr. Bryan Earl |
| Phone |
(435) 797-3107 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 67,159 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 134,318 |
Vermont
Vermont ETV, Inc.
WVTA
Colchester, VT
50-02-N01047
A two-phase project for the digital conversion of four stations in the Vermont Public Television Network. The second phase of the project, funded by this award, includes the purchase and installation of transmission systems and interconnection equipment for WVTB in St. Johnsbury, WETK in Burlington, and WVER in Rutland. The Network serves a population of over 1.3 million residents of the state and neighboring areas of New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Canada.
| Contact: |
Mr. John King |
| Phone |
(802) 655-5274 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 1,235,050 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 3,087,624 |
Virginia
Blue Ridge Public Television, Inc.
WBRA
Roanoke, VA
51-02-N03005
A single-phase project to convert WBRA, ch. 15, (DTV ch. 3) Roanoke, WMSY, ch. 52, (DTV ch. 42) Marion, and WSBN, ch. 47 (DTV ch. 32) Norton, VA to digital broadcasting. The project includes transmitter, antenna, line and monitoring equipment for each of the three sites, plus the microwave system. The stations serve a population of over 2 million people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jack Neal |
| Phone |
(888) 332-7788 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 702,226 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 2,808,904 |
Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc.
WHRO-FM
Norfolk, VA
51-01-N03155
A project to improve the transmission facilities of WHRV, 89.5 MHz and WHRO-FM, 90.3 MHz, Norfolk, VA, by replacing the STL system. The stations serve a population of about 1.5 million people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Roberta Fisher |
| Phone |
(757) 889-9107 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 11,255 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 22,510 |
Public Broadcasting Service
Alexandria, VA
51-02-N01116
A multi-year project to assist all public television stations in their conversion to digital broadcasting. The project will purchase satellite Digital TV(DTV)Receiver/Decoders for distribution to public television stations throughout the United States. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, will purchase these units for 20 additional stations.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jerry Butler |
| Phone |
(703) 739-3997 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 270,720 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 676,800 |
Public Broadcasting Service
Alexandria, VA
51-02-N01116
A multi-phase project to assist public television stations in their conversion to digital broadcast by purchasing satellite Digital TV(DTV)Receiver/Decoders for distribution to public television stations nationwide. The next phase, funded by this award, will purchase these units for 45 public broadcasting organizations around the country.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Jerry Butler |
| Phone |
(703) 739-3997 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 631,380 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 1,578,450 |
Shenandoah Valley Educational Television Corporation
WVPT
Harrisonburg, VA
51-02-N00045
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of WVPT, ch. 51 (DTV ch. 11), Harrisonburg, and WVPY, ch. 42 (DTV ch. 21), Front Royal, VA. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, covers master control equipment including automation, router, and VTR's. The stations serve a population of over 475,000 people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Maurice Bresnahan |
| Phone |
(540) 434-5391 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 152,000 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 380,030 |
Virginia Technical Foundation, Incorporated
WVTF
Roanoke, VA
51-01-N03101
A project to improve the production capability of WVTF, 89.1 MHz, Roanoke, VA, by purchasing an integrated system that combines the functions of audio consoles, switchers, machines control interfaces, distribution amps and intercoms. The project will also replace the station's STL. WVTF serves a population of about 1.4 million people.
| Contact: |
Mr. Glenn Gleixner |
| Phone |
(540) 989-8900 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 86,679 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 173,358 |
Washington
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio
Seattle, WA
53-01-N03044
A project to improve the transmission facilities of KUOW, 94.9 MHz, Seattle, WA, by purchasing an analog transmitter, antenna, signal processor and STL. KUOW serves a population of about 3 million people in the Seattle.
| Contact: |
Mrs. Cheryl Kitchin |
| Phone |
(206) 221-2748 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 206,928 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 413,856 |
Spokane School District # 81
KSPS
Spokane, WA
53-02-N01064
A three-phase project for the digital conversion of KSPS, ch. 7 (DTV ch. 8) Spokane, Washington and the construction of a joint master control facility that will be shared with Northwest Public Television stations KWSU/Pullman and KTNW/Richland. The third phase, funded by this award, will complete the master control facility including video DAs and master control switcher. KWSU and KTNW received assistance with their share of the master control facility from PTFP award # 53-02-01052. KSPS serves a population of about 900,000 people.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Claude Kistler |
| Phone |
(509) 354-7734 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 57,768 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 144,422 |
Washington State University
KWSU
Pullman, WA
53-01-N03077
A project to extend the coverage of KWSU, 1250 KHz, Pullman, WA, by raising the power and changing the tower location of a repeater operating on 90.1 MHz in Mount Vernon. The project will provide first public radio service to about 34,000 people.
| Contact: |
Ms. Kathryn Dahmen |
| Phone |
(509) 335-6536 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 95,111 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 190,223 |
Washington State University
KWSU
Pullman, WA
53-01-N03083
A project to improve the operation of Northwest Public Radio, by upgrading its automation system at the master control facility for the network at KWSU-FM, Pullman, WA, by purchasing workstations, file servers, and an uninterrupted power supply. The project will provide automation services for the 13 station, 2 program stream service of the Northwest Public Radio Network, which serves about 1.1 million people across Washington.
| Contact: |
Ms. Kathryn Dahmen |
| Phone |
(509) 335-6536 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 115,565 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 231,130 |
Washington State University
KWSU-TV
Pullman, WA
53-02-N01052
A multi-phase project for the digital televison conversion of the two Northwest Public Television stations: KWSU, ch. 10 (DTV ch.17) Pullman; and KTNW ch. 31 (DTV ch. 38) Richland. Low-power digital transmitters and antennas for the two stations were funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Universal Service Fund. This phase of the project includes decoders, test equipment and installation costs for the Kamiak Butte dissemination site; decoders for the Jump Off Joe Butte dissemination site; analog/ digital converters for the joint master control facility with KSPS (see PTFP award # 53-02-01064); and test equipment for the KTNW/KWSU studio. Northwest Public Television provides service to over half a million people in eastern and central Washington.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Dennis Haarsager |
| Phone |
(509) 335-6511 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 56,695 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 141,739 |
Washington State University
KWSU-TV
Pullman, WA
53-02-N01052
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of KWSU-TV, ch. 10 (DTV ch.17), Pullman, and KTNW, ch. 31 (DTV ch. 38), Richland, WA. The final phase, funded by this award, purchases a server, routing switcher, automation upgrade, and monitoring package for the orgination station in Pullman. The stations serve a population of over 540,000 people in eastern and central Washington.
| Contact: |
Mr. Dennis Haarsager |
| Phone |
(509) 335-6511 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 78,800 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 197,000 |
West Virginia
West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority
Charleston, WV
54-02-N01044
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of three stations in the West Virginia Public Television Network. The next phase, funded by this award, includes transmission and master control equipment for WSWP, ch. 9 (DTV ch. 53) , Beckley. The Network serves a population of over 1.8 million residents of the State.
This project was awarded in April 2003.
| Contact: |
Mr. Bill Acker |
| Phone |
(304) 556-4900 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 335,752 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 839,380 |
West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority
Charleston, WV
54-02-N01044
A multi-phase project for the digital conversion of the three stations of the West Virginia Public Television Network. The final phase of the project, funded by this award, will consist of equipment for the Beckley master control facility, including converters, the digital router and patch panels. The Network serves a population of over 1.8 million residents of the State.
| Contact: |
Mr. Bill Acker |
| Phone |
(304) 556-4900 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 46,600 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 115,185 |
Wisconsin
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
WHA-TV
Madison, WI
55-02-N03033
A project to improve the operation of WHA-TV, ch. 21, Madison, WI, by purchasing studio cameras. WHA-TV serves a population of about 4.3 million people through the statewide Wisconsin network.
| Contact: |
Mr. Malcolm Brett |
| Phone |
(608) 263-9598 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 114,900 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 459,000 |
Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
WRZC-LP
Bayfield, WI
55-01-N03124
A project to improve the production capability of WRZC-LP, 92.3 MHz, Bayfield, WI, by purchasing a console, microphones, CD players, turntables, speakers, cassette recorder/players, and an audio delay system. WRZC-LP serves a population of about 3,000.
| Contact: |
Ms. Lynne Basina |
| Phone |
(715) 779-3755 |
| Federal Amount |
$ 9,242 |
| Total Project Cost |
$ 12,323 |
This page was last updated on 09/15/03.
