In an effort to raise financial assistance in purchasing a new antenna, the listeners of community-funded Toccoa Falls Radio-WRAF-FM contributed over $60,000 on Tuesday, March 10, showing their support of their favorite station.
About two weeks ago, WRAF chief engineer, Marty Lee, had received a number of phone calls from listeners complaining of being unable to hear WRAF-FM. Upon investigating the problem, two holes were found in the station’s antenna. The holes were patched but the manufacturer of the antenna informed station management that patches was just a “band-aid” to a much larger problem.
The current antenna is over 25 years old and well past its life expectancy. After discussions with Toccoa Falls College administration and the staff of WRAF-FM, it was decided to replace the antenna. A new antenna is estimated to cost between $70,000 and $80,000 which includes fabrication, delivery, taking down the old antenna and installing the new one.
The staff of community-funded WRAF-FM decided to approach their listeners with the need and ask to stand with them. Station Manager, Bryan Race, said, “I was very happy with the response from our listeners. We did not know how they would respond or how much money would be contributed. WRAF has the best listeners!”
Only $20,000 is needed to complete this project and contributions are still being accepted. If you would like to contribute toward the purchase of the new antenna please send your gift to:
About two weeks ago, WRAF chief engineer, Marty Lee, had received a number of phone calls from listeners complaining of being unable to hear WRAF-FM. Upon investigating the problem, two holes were found in the station’s antenna. The holes were patched but the manufacturer of the antenna informed station management that patches was just a “band-aid” to a much larger problem.
The current antenna is over 25 years old and well past its life expectancy. After discussions with Toccoa Falls College administration and the staff of WRAF-FM, it was decided to replace the antenna. A new antenna is estimated to cost between $70,000 and $80,000 which includes fabrication, delivery, taking down the old antenna and installing the new one.
The staff of community-funded WRAF-FM decided to approach their listeners with the need and ask to stand with them. Station Manager, Bryan Race, said, “I was very happy with the response from our listeners. We did not know how they would respond or how much money would be contributed. WRAF has the best listeners!”
Only $20,000 is needed to complete this project and contributions are still being accepted. If you would like to contribute toward the purchase of the new antenna please send your gift to:
Toccoa Falls Radio-WRAF
P.O. Box 780, Toccoa Falls, GA 30598
When making out a check write “antenna” in the memo line.
You can also contribute on-line at https://secure.tfc.edu/radio/antenna_fund.htm or by calling 800-251-8326.
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