I’ve got an important update for you on our antenna situation. As we’ve mentioned over the last several days we had to have 2 holes patched in the broadcast antenna for 90.9FM. These patches are only designed to keep water out of the antenna and transmission line. There is still internal damage to the antenna. We have significantly reduced our power to prevent further damage to the antenna or transmitter. Obviously this means there are people who are used to listening to WRAF that can no longer pick us up and that the quality of our signal is less than what you’ve come to expect.
The decision before us is do we attempt to repair the antenna or purchase a brand new one? The estimate to repair it is $20,000-$25,000 and the repairs would begin in about a week. However, we have been informed that there is no guarantee that the repair will solve all of our problems. The antenna is 25 years old and near the end of, if not past, its life expectancy. The manufacturer has made it clear that we could have the same problems 6 months, 1 year or 2 years down the road.
The estimated cost of a new antenna is $70,000-$80,000 and it would take about 6-8 weeks to have it built, shipped, and attached to our tower. With a new antenna we have a stronger, clearer signal and be able to reach back into outlying areas that have not received us well in quite some time.
The repair option is what seems to be best in the short term while the purchase option makes the most sense in the long term. So what do we do?
After praying about what to do and meeting with our staff and the administration of Toccoa Falls College the decision has been made to raise funds to purchase a brand new antenna. This Tuesday we will hold an “on-air” fundraiser and ask you to help by making a special one-time gift.
I know times are tough financially but I also know how God has strategically blessed His people to be in a position to help important ministries like WRAF. Thank you for your partnership and please pray that enough funds will be received to buy the antenna.
The decision before us is do we attempt to repair the antenna or purchase a brand new one? The estimate to repair it is $20,000-$25,000 and the repairs would begin in about a week. However, we have been informed that there is no guarantee that the repair will solve all of our problems. The antenna is 25 years old and near the end of, if not past, its life expectancy. The manufacturer has made it clear that we could have the same problems 6 months, 1 year or 2 years down the road.
The estimated cost of a new antenna is $70,000-$80,000 and it would take about 6-8 weeks to have it built, shipped, and attached to our tower. With a new antenna we have a stronger, clearer signal and be able to reach back into outlying areas that have not received us well in quite some time.
The repair option is what seems to be best in the short term while the purchase option makes the most sense in the long term. So what do we do?
After praying about what to do and meeting with our staff and the administration of Toccoa Falls College the decision has been made to raise funds to purchase a brand new antenna. This Tuesday we will hold an “on-air” fundraiser and ask you to help by making a special one-time gift.
I know times are tough financially but I also know how God has strategically blessed His people to be in a position to help important ministries like WRAF. Thank you for your partnership and please pray that enough funds will be received to buy the antenna.
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