2008 Woodie Awards
Radio station continues broadcasting music to campus
Lynda Roberts
Issue date: 9/14/06 Section: News
Music can almost always be heard when walking around the Quad area in front of Chartwells. From 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the radio station has music playing outside of Chartwells. In the past these would be the only times to catch this station, but now it is possible to listen to it 24/7. Webcasting is now up and running in the dorms, accessible at [mms://radio/live]. The station is also currently working with IT to get onto the World Wide Web.
Aside from the internet, the radio station is trying to expand its broadcasting network on-campus. John Lubbers, the General Manager, would like the broadcasts to reach the library, the Lower Hangar, and eventually the dorms. The station is trying to get a license through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This is how the Daytona Beach Campus broadcasts, however, it will not happen anytime soon on this campus. For now, the radio station would like to use Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Under Part 15, the station is allowed to operate a 20-foot antenna without a license as long as their broadcasts do not interfere with other broadcasts. If the budget is approved by either SCEF or SGA, they would like to purchase one or two low power transmitters which will extend broadcasts to a 20-foot radius.
The radio station plays mainly alternative rock, but anyone can come in and do their own show. Want a little country or pop for a change? Come in and play it. Both Lubbers and Chris Hippner, the Assistant General Manager, would like to get a few talk shows on air. They are also trying to set up interview sessions. The idea is to record interviews with professors and other faculty members and replay them at various times throughout the week or to have a session similar to the Chat with the Chancellor, but on air.
The radio station has a deal with housing and the L3 Program, formally known as the First Year Experience. Freshman in this program have to attend certain on-campus events and must earn a set amount of points for attending events. They can now earn a few points by coming down to the radio station and DJ-ing. "If they come in regularly, they can earn up to 20 points," says Lubbers.
At the time of the interview, there were eight trained DJs and a few more that were signed up but still needed training. It is not too late to become a DJ. For those freshmen in the L3 program or anyone else who is interested, talk to Lubbers or Hippner. Set up an appointment for training which lasts about a half an hour. Lubbers says that the L3 students should try to set up an appointment by the end of the month.
To contact the radio station or to request a song, call ext. 3785 or email [prkfli@erau.edu].
Aside from the internet, the radio station is trying to expand its broadcasting network on-campus. John Lubbers, the General Manager, would like the broadcasts to reach the library, the Lower Hangar, and eventually the dorms. The station is trying to get a license through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This is how the Daytona Beach Campus broadcasts, however, it will not happen anytime soon on this campus. For now, the radio station would like to use Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Under Part 15, the station is allowed to operate a 20-foot antenna without a license as long as their broadcasts do not interfere with other broadcasts. If the budget is approved by either SCEF or SGA, they would like to purchase one or two low power transmitters which will extend broadcasts to a 20-foot radius.
The radio station plays mainly alternative rock, but anyone can come in and do their own show. Want a little country or pop for a change? Come in and play it. Both Lubbers and Chris Hippner, the Assistant General Manager, would like to get a few talk shows on air. They are also trying to set up interview sessions. The idea is to record interviews with professors and other faculty members and replay them at various times throughout the week or to have a session similar to the Chat with the Chancellor, but on air.
The radio station has a deal with housing and the L3 Program, formally known as the First Year Experience. Freshman in this program have to attend certain on-campus events and must earn a set amount of points for attending events. They can now earn a few points by coming down to the radio station and DJ-ing. "If they come in regularly, they can earn up to 20 points," says Lubbers.
At the time of the interview, there were eight trained DJs and a few more that were signed up but still needed training. It is not too late to become a DJ. For those freshmen in the L3 program or anyone else who is interested, talk to Lubbers or Hippner. Set up an appointment for training which lasts about a half an hour. Lubbers says that the L3 students should try to set up an appointment by the end of the month.
To contact the radio station or to request a song, call ext. 3785 or email [prkfli@erau.edu].
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