[Kzyxtalk] [MCN-Discussion]- KZY?
BC
omni at mcn.org
Wed Jul 30 18:18:57 PDT 2014
Thank you for your succinct clarity on our community communications.
I suspect that a model for the near future will be local "repeaters"
linked by the internet and locally autonomous in their community
content. Some "receivers" via high speed digital connection would be
computers and would share visual content such as that generated by
Democracy Now or civic events. ~BC
On 7/30/2014 5:49 PM, nsi at mcn.org wrote:
> Actually, I the information re the Covelo license came from a
> conversation I had with Cindy in a much less detailed presentation
> earlier this year.
> The implication was that Sean outmaneuvered the folks from Covelo,
> and the attempts to receive the one license available were
> contemporaneous.
>
> The point I am always hammering is that we made a pledge as a
> community of folks seeking a license that we would serve both the
> Indian and Latino populations with both programming and board
> representation.
> And that path would enrich us all.
>
> There is a rudimentary bigotry at the station right now. Which cost
> the station a $50,000 loss in funding. And that bigotry is swept under
> the carpet.
> What else the station doesn't do anymore is programming with and for
> kids. While Mary Aigner had young kids, kids were on the radio every
> weekend.
> Dan instead of Doug! That's really balancing the books, Tim.
> I wish Cindy had the job of general manager at KZYX. She is so much
> more inclusive and so much more perceptive than Aigner, Coate and
> Steffen. The membership would double if her vision were implemented.
> But that would mean replacing the rampart mentality that has consumed
> Aigner, Coate, Steffen, and you too, Tim.
>
> Meanwhile: Let me suggest you have an hour of conversation with Dan
> Bacher on one of your next science shows. --beth
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
> "Tim Bray" <tbray at wildblue.net>
>
> To:
> <kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org>
> Cc:
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> Sent:
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> Re: [Kzyxtalk] [MCN-Discussion]- KZY?
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>
> I'm in agreement with Cindy here. Lawsuits are the wrong tool and
> the wrong approach. (Akin to the predilection for declaring "war"
> on such things as drugs, poverty, or cancer; wrong paradigm.)
>
> It's interesting to me, as a relatively-recent arrival (only 14
> years ago), to read of the pre-history (and to see that Beth's
> "archival memory" is fallible).
>
> Devolving more to the satellite studios is one of those ideas that
> sounds fine, but is much more difficult than it seems. Staffing at
> Philo is insufficient, much less at satellite studios. (I see
> that Cindy put "Staff" in quotes, so perhaps I do not know exactly
> what is meant.) We have plenty of on-air talent, but maybe not
> enough technical/operational talent. The Mendo studio in
> particular is a constant source of frustration. In any case,
> having satellite studios complicates the operation by a large
> factor; it's one of the reasons why KMUD seems to work more
> smoothly than KZYX - they only have one studio.
>
> Nevertheless, I agree that with our geographical setting, the
> satellites make a lot of sense, and should be maintained and
> upgraded. It's a challenge and probably always will be, but it's
> the right way to operate in this place.
>
> Your last three paragraphs are excellent and I fully agree. End
> the running battles of personalities, focus on the challenges of
> serving the diverse audience over a large area, train programmers,
> use technology to expand the reach, and build alliances.
>
> None of that will happen while people are talking of lawsuits!
>
> Tim
> --
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>
> On 7/30/2014 12:41 PM, Cindy Swan wrote:
>
> Beth:
>
> Lawsuits will not help shift the paradigm,
> but
> thoughtful proposals
> that would allow them to achieve
> their Mission Statement
> might encourage
> Board/Staff
> introspection
> rather than defensiveness.
>
> You need to know the reason
> why
> Round Valley dropped
> its effort ~30+ years ago . . .
> it was due to the
> requirements
> of the FCC for the license.
>
> At that time,
> they were insisting
> that we provide
> a signal
> and
> programming
> for the entire county.
> A practical folk,
> we knew full well
> we were too isolated.
> (Remember, we did not have
> digital transmitters,
> the Internet,
> or even
> "personal computers" back then . . .)
> And our small town
> simply could not afford
> "matching funds" necessary
> to construct such a station. . .
> (est at 500k in 1980)
> much less power and staff
> such an effort ---
> one that would be required to
> service the needs
> of the entire county.
>
> i.e. Reagan (via FCC) "won"
> and derailed Carter's
> "Rural Underserved Radio
> Station Development Program"
> by making the
> scope
> too large.
>
>
> There was no
> "competition" for the license
> Donovan simply picked up
> (several years later)
> where Round Valley left off ---
> and, to his credit,
> figured out a way to
> do it.
>
> Philo seemed like a good solution.
> At the time, in the middle of "nowhere"
> equidistant from everywhere . . .
> Too bad it hasn't worked out.
>
> Perhaps, the scope is still too large?
>
> At this juncture,
> I am surprised
> there is not more call
> to de-centralize more
> via utilizing the satellite studios
> in Willits and Mendocino,
> with "Staff" at each location,
> doubling/tripling production capabilities . . .
> (You have plenty of talent in both
> already existing satellite locations;
> their problem is ACCESS to Philo,
> => a mere 30 minutes from Ukiah.)
>
> ...rather than reducing access
> while "planning" to ultimately
> centralize in Ukiah
> in the effort to capture
> "new audience"
> in another county. (?)
>
> IMO, The latter option
> would simply be a sell-out
> to the "Let's Make Ukiah San Jose North" set,
> and do little to link up our
> diverse yet dynamic
> (more isolated) rural communities.
> (Yes, we live here, too. Remember us?
> The REASON you "qualify" for those grants from CPB?)
>
> ==>for far too long, the Board has found themselves
> fighting to stay inside a box that no longer works.
> Making the box bigger will not solve the problem, IMO.
>
>
> Personally, I would prefer to see
> all the "he said, she said",
> finger-pointing,
> name calling,
> stonewalling,
> and bullying
> (on both sides)
> end
> and the Board having an environment
> where they can think/work outside the box
> that it finds itself in. . .
>
> Only then will they be able to focus
> on the real issue before them:
> *How to sustain the life *
> *of a community radio station*
> *that is mandated to serve*
> *a county as large (or larger)*
> *than most east coast states.*
>
> IT'S A HUGE CHALLENGE!
>
> Perhaps they could begin by
> Re-writing Job Descriptions and/or
> Hiring staff with a passion for:
> 1) training/empowering
> the next generation of
> programmers and producers,
> 2) utilizing current radio production
> (inexpensive, smaller-scale) technology
> to link our entire county in creative ways,
> 3) building alliances and networks with
> independent media producers, etc. who are more
> "home-grown" and aware of local history,
> issues and concerns.
>
> ~C.
> sent from my commonsensical grammAphone
>
>
>
>
>
>
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