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Greetings from your broadcast friends out on the Desert…
This is BDR Newsletter 790, Volume 16, #10 for October 9, 2024

Here are some things you might want to know about:

A VERY DIFFICULT SEASON
As the second major hurricane in two weeks is set to hit Western Florida this evening, plans are in effect to rush support into the areas affected. Sadly, it is expected that some areas will suffer complete destruction. Of course, unlike hilly Western North Carolina, much of Florida is pretty flat, so at least general access should be easier and quicker. At the same time, a lot of detritus from hurricane Helene is expected to be strewn all over the place, making efforts more difficult.

All of which is to say broadcasters (and, yes, ham operators!) will both be relied upon for information and are under stress to stay on the air. Some dozen stations are still down from Helene, several completely washed away, with help coming to start reconstruction. Offers of studio,  transmitter equipment, and help are being shared on the BROADCAST list – https://lists.radiolists.net – and will likely be helpful to some Florida stations, as they clean up.

HURRICANE PROBLEMS AND Q3 ISSUES & PROGRAMS
Following Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton, the FCC has announced an extension of the deadline to upload Third Quarter Issues/Programs Lists for radio and tv stations. Stations in NC, SC, TN, FL, and GA, now have until November 10, 2024 to upload these lists. The FCC still asks those stations not to delay.

GROUND THE WHOLE SITE, NOT JUST A PART
This week, Jeff Welton tackles the need to ensure that, while grounding the transmitter is essential, it is important to ensure everything in the building is appropriately grounded properly.

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