Fate of DCCC radio KONQ

[KONQ RADIO]

We KONQ'rs have discussed doing a Skype link to the console and transmitter. That's a ways away. There are issues with editing naughty voices.

On the antennae issue, the engineer is somewhere in the 2-3 weeks range. He's very good but that's also a problem.

[lurker]

Before they give it away or even transfer control to hppr, the Board of Trustees should provide 6-12 months leeway just to see if there is any local interest in establishing a Community Radio group.

[tat2me82]

I always liked that station when I was able to get it... I agree w/ the time situation though... I never know when it's on and the signal is a bit low so it doesn't come in that well..... I liked the variety of music played (rap, metal, rock etc).. i don't like the stations here because all they play is oldies, pop or 80's..... hopefully the station can stick around!! I've had many of friends on there.. good times

[grlddg]

Well as of right now, the radio is on air all the time. So at least we have continuity.

[Highwayman]

What about adding the station to vBRadio here at Dodge Board? Good idea or bad?

[lurker]

barK-barK

[bgrill]

Originally Posted by Highwayman

What about adding the station to vBRadio here at Dodge Board? Good idea or bad?

Good idea!

[KONQ RADIO]

One of the pleasures that comes from being involved with DC3's radio classes is 'watching' over fresh minds as they begin developing their radio personnas.

The attached audio clip is the first 'spot' some High School fellows recorded to promote their pm show. I say it's very good for their first bolt through the radio door. Tell us what you think:



The goal is to get them out of school with better technical skills without destroying their freshness.

I compressed the attached mp3 file down to telephone line quality for bandwidth economy.

[KONQ RADIO]

You're an old-timer if you remember Chuck Stark.

Chuck Stark

DODGE CITY - Chuck Stark, 84, died Sept. 6, 2007, at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.

He was born March 19, 1923, in Coffeyville, the son of Earl R. and Inice Mae Walker Stark. He was a graduate of Dodge City Community College and attended radio school in Kansas City, Mo. A Dodge City resident since 1965, moving from Liberal, he was an announcer and engineer for KGNO Radio for 27 years, retiring in 1992.

He served in the United States Army during World War II.

On Dec. 30, 1949, he married Mary Louise Horning in Kansas City, Mo. She died Feb. 8, 2002. He then married Virgie Carter. She survives.

Other survivors include: three sons, Gary, Emporia, Tim, Salina and Ron, Bonham, Texas; a daughter, Paula Puls, Charlotte, North Carolina; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, in Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville, with Pastor Mike Graham presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, both at Burkhart-Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City. Friends may also call from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Graves Chapel, Coffeyville.

Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, in care of Burkhart-Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

Not mentioned is that Chuck also spent lots of hours helping DC3's radio broadcasting department....

[NoLongerInRadioGuy]

Good ole Chuck...he will be missed! I knew Chuck, through radio, for many years. Even in his later years he still loved to come in and scope out the new girls in the office! Chuck was the kind of guy to help out however he could, whenever he could, especially if it dealt with radio.

Whwerever you are Chuck, keep the turntables full and the needle in red...