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Help Get KENC Radio Back On The Air
I mentioned this the other day, but wanted to highlight it again because I feel it deserves more attention. Please note: I’m not affiliated with the station, I just want to see it get back on the air.
The FCC recently shut down KENC Radio, a community-based radio station here in Stayton which was run by Ken Cartwright. The FCC said the station was violating FCC guidelines, though that is in question. What isn’t in question is we need to get the station back on the air so people in town can once again tune in on their radios.
To learn more:
Help support Ken and the station by writing to Senator Ron Wyden in order to try to get his help in the matter. His web site has various ways to contact him, including an email contact form. But I strongly suggest writing a snail mail letter or make a phone call (his contact info is on the left-hand side, under the graphic of Oregon), since traditionally, a written letter or phone call tend to get more of a response.
I hope I don’t need to say this, but when you write (and I really hope you do), please be respectful and non-accusatory. It’s far more likely to get a positive response.
Also, Ken is keeping the station streaming via the site, and needs funds to keep it going and to fight the FCC ruling. Any help you can provide would be awesome. There is a PayPal donate button on the site, and you can drop by Cartwright Music Repair on 3rd Ave. to make a donation in person.
Thanks for reading, and thanks for your help.
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about 1 month ago - 1 comment
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about 2 years ago - 3 comments
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about 2 years ago - 3 comments
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about 2 years ago - 1 comment
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about 1 month ago
I love community radio & can certainly empathize with Mr. Cartwright. He is trying to do a wonderful community service. However, rather than trying to take on the FCC, why not apply for a station license? I have heard that the FCC may open another window for more low power FM stations. It might be easier & less costly in the long run.
about 1 month ago
Gary, he’s trying, but when I last spoke with Ken, he said there weren’t any available FM slots, but he’d gladly do it if he could. I’m not sure what the current status is.
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