Spirit Radio Committee Meeting
October 9, 2002 Minutes

 

  • The meeting started w/ Prayer at 7:40pm.
     

  • Attending: Father J, Ben, Jan, Burt, Dave, Mildred, Pat, Mary and Chuck
     

  • Dave Fender showed the F.C.C. announcement that Spirit Radio received its construction permit.

  • Father J announced that we were granted the C.P. for 88.5 (Class C1) to Cross City. When we obtain land for the "better" tower site we will seek a change of location so we can go from the current 200 foot tower to 499 feet.

  • We also need a 323-E form Ownership Report

  • Submitted various call signs with one to be decided upon soon. Person's call sign used will receive a $25 gift certificate to the St. Pat's gift shop, subject to approval of the F.C.C. update file in Cheifland (Father) and Starke (Chuck).

  • Father showed off the "Bullshooter" (Neighborhood radio transmitter). Still nothing with it.

  • The Bailey Brothers said no to a land deal, but it is felt that Forrest Systems would sell 80 acres (nothing less). We could see half off to an area realtor.

  • Talk of using a T-1 line (fiberglass) from Gainesville to Cross City. Thus, sending a signal from St. Pat's to our city of license.

  • To check on 3 Phase power availability in the area.

  • Property for the AM station in Gainesville: Father is working on it. Looking to place a tower on St. Pat's property (16th Ave.)

  • Newsletter: Nothing Yet

  • Website: Nothing yet

  • Big Band Bash: Set for Saturday, October 26, 2002 from 7 until 10pm in the dining hall of St. Pat's. Tickets are being sold at all masses, the school, the rectory, and by members of Spirit Radio.

  • Set up the Annual Meeting. Need to notify George Matt of the meeting.

  • Father had a meeting with Jim Jarboe, manager of Queen of Peace radio. He said he would help in any way.

  • No financial report.
     

  • Meeting ended at 9:10pm.

  • Next meeting dates (all meetings at 7:30):

    • Nov. 13

    • No meeting in December

    • Jan. 8, 2003

Submitted by Chuck Kramer