Campus FM station is possible

From The Black Hills Anemone, October 25, 1973:

Application for construction of an F.M. stereo radio station on campus is being made to the Federal Communication Commission.

Al Thomas, audio-visual director, is in the process of compiling the massive amount of paper work involved in the application. If approved when submitted, construction work can begin on the new F.M. station.

"There are many forms to be filled out, but we also have to submit topographical maps. The FCC also requires aerial photos of the area the tower is to be located in, the surrounding mountains, and the surrounding buildings. The easiest item they require is a weekly program schedule," commented Thomas.

Once all the paper work is submitted and if all is in order, the permit to start construction should be received a month later. After construction is completed another application must be submitted in order to obtain a station license and call letters. Because of the amount of paper work and required FCC approvals necessary, no one is quite sure when the station will begin operation.

The new station will be operated by students as a training media for announcers. The station will broadcast material of interest to school and community in addition to the regular scheduled musical programs.

Radio and TV committee members are: Richard Boyd, chairman, Dr. Edwin Erickson, Harvey Krautschun, Dr. Richard Temple, Alfred Thomas, and Neal Morrison, Student Center.