1. Where is KPCC's
transmitter?
2. What is KPCC's coverage area?
3. Is KPCC available on my Cable TV service or Satellite
TV network?
4. How can I improve reception of KPCC in my home or
business?
5. What causes interference to KPCC?
6. Is KPCC live audio available on the Internet?
7. Does KPCC have plans to expand its radio coverage
in Southern California?
8. Aren't you duplicating some programs already on KUSC
and KCRW?
9. How will you address concerns of the Chicano and Latino
communities and the other diverse communities of the Los Angeles area?
10. What is Southern California Public Radio?
11. How will SCPR support KPCC 89.3 FM?
12. How do I apply for a job at KPCC/SCPR?
13. How do I contact SCPR and KPCC management and staff?
14. Are volunteers still needed?
15. Are contributions still needed?
1. Where is KPCC's transmitter?
KPCC's transmitter is located on Mt. Wilson, 4 miles north of Pasadena, CA. The FCC licenses KPCC to radiate 600 watts of power. This is a small amount of power when compared to other radio stations in the Los Angeles area. Presently, there is no possible way to increase KPCC's power without causing interference to other broadcasters in the Los Angeles area.
2. What is KPCC's coverage area?
KPCC's coverage area is basically Los Angeles and Orange Counties with parts of Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Within the coverage area, reception problems usually are due to obstructions such as hills and valleys in the landscape.
Outside of KPCC's coverage area, many radio listeners successfully receive 89.3 An external FM antenna may improve reception in those areas where KPCC's signal strength is weak.
3. Is KPCC available on my Cable TV service or Satellite TV network?
Some Cable TV service providers offer KPCC in their program line-up. If your Cable TV service provider in Southern California does not offer KPCC, ask them when they will offer KPCC in their program line-up. When demand for KPCC on a cable distribution system is great enough, the cable service provider will usually supply it.
4. How can I improve reception of KPCC in my home or business?
To improve reception of KPCC inside a building, please experiment by placing your radio and it's antenna (usually the power cord) near a window that faces Mt. Wilson. Mt Wilson is 4 miles north of Pasadena, CA.
Additionally, some retailers sell powered FM antennae that might be useful to you. A general rule of thumb is 'The higher the antenna the better'. Please remember that obstructions between Mt. Wilson and your receiver will likely cause reception problems.
Always, please be careful not to touch power lines and other hazards when installing an external antenna. KPCC recommends that you contract with a professional antenna installer for outside antenna installation.
5. What causes interference to KPCC?
Seasonal weather patterns, atmospheric abnormalities, and sunspots, hills and valleys as well as man-made interference will affect radio reception. For a good discussion on how weather effects radio reception please see www.kn4lf.com/kn4lf8.htm. If you live outside of KPCC's coverage area, there may be other radio stations from time to time interfering with your reception of KPCC as well.
6. Is KPCC live audio available on the Internet?
Yes, KPCC is streaming live audio on the Internet. You can listen
to KPCC anywhere in the world that you have an Internet connection.
Please click on "Listen Live" link.You will need the software
'RealOne Player' installed on your PC to listen to KPCC's live stream.
At the moment, the software is free and can be downloaded from www.real.com
Under the 'My Account' icon on the menu bar click where it says
select the 'Free RealOne Player' and on the next page look for 'Download
the Free RealOne Player'. Please know that KPCC cannot be responsible
for any problems resulting from downloading the 'RealOne Player'.
By the way, you can call into and participate in KPCC's talk shows anywhere in the United States by calling our regular, toll free call-in number 866-893-5722.
7. Does KPCC have plans to expand its radio coverage in Southern California?
Yes, KPCC is actively pursuing the FCC for radio translators (relay sites) in Southern California.
8. Aren't you duplicating some programs already on KUSC and KCRW?
KCRW and KPCC have both aired Morning Edition for the past four years. It has been good for both stations and for the program itself. Morning Edition has reached more listeners in the Los Angeles area as a result. We expect the same for All Things Considered. While it is true that KPCC and KCRW share some programming, the stations will continue to have separate and distinct identities based on the balance of their program schedules and their missions. (For more on KCRW, please see their web site at http://www.kcrw.com.)
We hope KPCC can continue to contribute to the already vibrant public radio landscape in the Los Angeles area, a landscape that includes jazz from KLON, classical music from KUSC, Pacifica News from KPFK, news and eclectic music from KCRW, as well as the variety of programming on the many other independent stations throughout the region.
9. How will you address
concerns of the Chicano and Latino communities and the other diverse communities
of the Los Angeles area?
KPCC/SCPR will build a strong news department that will reflect the diverse population
of Southern California. We will cover a breadth of issues important to the entire
area, including, naturally, issues important to the Chicano and Latino communities.
We believe the developing news department and existing talk programs on KPCC will
allow us to provide the kind of deep and comprehensive coverage expected by public
radio listeners.
10. What is Southern
California Public Radio?
Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) is a California-based non-profit organization
that has leased KPCC from Pasadena City College. The College continues to own
the station¡s license. SCPR is governed by a Southern California board. SCPR is
an organization of American Public Media Group (APM), the non-profit support
organization of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR).
11. How will SCPR support
KPCC 89.3 FM?
SCPR is directly responsible for operating KPCC. SCPR will provide the governance,
management, and operational structure to develop and run the station, will raise
the funds and be responsible for the expenses. SCPR's board of trustees will include
13 members, 10 of whom will be residents of Southern California. Key personnel
searches are already underway, including the search for a chief executive.
12. How do I apply for
a job at KPCC/SCPR?
Job descriptions will be posted on KPCC's web site (KPCC.org) and will be listed
in Los Angeles area newspapers and broadcasting trade publications. The web site
and ads will contain information on how to apply.
13. How do I contact
SCPR and KPCC management and staff?
KPCC management and staff can continue to be reached at their current mailing
address and phone number:
KPCC FM
Southern California Public Radio
1570 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106-2003
Phone: (626) 585-7000
email: mail@scpr.org 14.
Are volunteers still needed?
Absolutely! Volunteers remain as important as ever in terms
of our membership drive and other efforts. If you'd like to be a
KPCC volunteer, contact KPCC's Membership Department. For example,
we will need volunteer help with our next membership drive, which
is scheduled to begin in late March.
15. Are contributions
still needed?
Yes! Listener contributions to KPCC are critical to the station's ability to serve
listeners with great news and information radio. We are counting on your continuing,
increased and new support as SCPR and KPCC enter this new and exciting period
of growth and development.
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