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Welcome to our website! Hi, I'm Bill Glynn, President of Kasilof Public Broadcasting and General Manager of KWJG, Kasilof, AK and our sister station KMJG, Homer, AK.

Like our radio stations, this site is a work in progress.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

In September 2007, Government funded Kachemak Bay Broadcasting, Inc, DBA KBBI, 890AM, Homer, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC to build a non-commercial FM radio station for Homer on 91.3fm.

If this station is built as proposed it will cause interference to KWJG, 91.5fm for all of our listeners south of Ninilchik. The farther south, the worse the interference. By Anchor Pt. reception of 91.5 will be impossible.

Our KWJG translator station for Homer and Kachamak Bay, K207DR, 89.3fm, is licensed to rebroadcast the 91.5 signal. The proposed new signal at 91.3 in Homer will make it impossible to pick up a 91.5 air signal for rebroadcast. FCC approval will be required for an alternate method of delivering a signal to the translator. Additionally, new equipment will have to be acquired for the alternate method as well as recurring monthly expenses.

The amazing part is other channels are available in the Homer area that would not cause interference to KWJG (or any other station for that matter). We believe KBBI picked 91.3 because of the interference it would cause KWJG, K207DR, and our listeners.

These are the same folks that pleaded with me to help them out when they were off the air. I did. Fixed their transmitter as well as a bunch of studio problems too. When it came time to pay me they stiffed me. Said they decided not to pay me. Nice folks.

How can you help? Write or call the Governor, the Alaska Public Broadcast Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and the people representing you in State and Federal Government. A partial list is HERE.

We at Kasilof Public Broadcasting have no problem with more non-commercial radio for Homer. The more the merrier.

We do have a problem with a Government funded entity using Government funds to build a station that competes and interferes with an existing private sector non-commercial station.

Thanks for helping.

Bill Glynn, GM

KWJG/KMJG

Kasilof Public Broadcasting, owner of the KWJG and KMJG broadcast licenses, started as a dream to provide the Kenai Peninsula with a commercial free radio alternative. Free of government influence too, as we do not accept funding from any government entity. We are supported entirely by our listeners and underwriters.
We signed KWJG on the air September 1998 with a whopping 45 watts! Not much power compared to most stations on the dial but enough power to be heard. Enough power to generate interest among local folks. Most of them wanting a chance to get on the air.
We've opened the doors to the station, so to speak, and today volunteers from all over the central Kenai Peninsula produce a variety of local programs. We're always looking for new ideas, too. The rest of the broadcast day is handled by OTTO our trusty automation system.
After operating for a year at 45 watts the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC authorized a power increase to our present level of 1,000 watts.
We have put the finishing touches on the KMJG, Homer transmitter site and hope to begin additional work on the studios soon.
If you are interested in becoming involved with KWJG or KMJG, we would love to hear from you.




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LIVE PROGRAMS Showtime Parade of Old Time Bands Country Barndance Show Dead Aire Just Dogs Galley Wench Cooking Show Thank You: SPITWSPOTS.COM Tracey Tideswell		Welcome to our website! Hi, I'm Bill Glynn, President of Kasilof Public Broadcasting and General Manager of KWJG, Kasilof, AK and our sister station KMJG, Homer, AK. Like our radio stations, this site is a work in progress. WE NEED YOUR HELP In September 2007, Government funded Kachemak Bay Broadcasting, Inc, DBA KBBI, 890AM, Homer, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC to build a non-commercial FM radio station for Homer on 91.3fm. If this station is built as proposed it will cause interference to KWJG, 91.5fm for all of our listeners south of Ninilchik. The farther south, the worse the interference. By Anchor Pt. reception of 91.5 will be impossible. Our KWJG translator station for Homer and Kachamak Bay, K207DR, 89.3fm, is licensed to rebroadcast the 91.5 signal. The proposed new signal at 91.3 in Homer will make it impossible to pick up a 91.5 air signal for rebroadcast. FCC approval will be required for an alternate method of delivering a signal to the translator. Additionally, new equipment will have to be acquired for the alternate method as well as recurring monthly expenses. The amazing part is other channels are available in the Homer area that would not cause interference to KWJG (or any other station for that matter). We believe KBBI picked 91.3 because of the interference it would cause KWJG, K207DR, and our listeners. These are the same folks that pleaded with me to help them out when they were off the air. I did. Fixed their transmitter as well as a bunch of studio problems too. When it came time to pay me they stiffed me. Said they decided not to pay me. Nice folks. How can you help? Write or call the Governor, the Alaska Public Broadcast Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and the people representing you in State and Federal Government. A partial list is HERE. We at Kasilof Public Broadcasting have no problem with more non-commercial radio for Homer. The more the merrier. We do have a problem with a Government funded entity using Government funds to build a station that competes and interferes with an existing private sector non-commercial station. Thanks for helping. Bill Glynn, GM KWJG/KMJG Kasilof Public Broadcasting, owner of the KWJG and KMJG broadcast licenses, started as a dream to provide the Kenai Peninsula with a commercial free radio alternative. Free of government influence too, as we do not accept funding from any government entity. We are supported entirely by our listeners and underwriters. We signed KWJG on the air September 1998 with a whopping 45 watts! Not much power compared to most stations on the dial but enough power to be heard. Enough power to generate interest among local folks. Most of them wanting a chance to get on the air. We've opened the doors to the station, so to speak, and today volunteers from all over the central Kenai Peninsula produce a variety of local programs. We're always looking for new ideas, too. The rest of the broadcast day is handled by OTTO our trusty automation system. After operating for a year at 45 watts the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC authorized a power increase to our present level of 1,000 watts. We have put the finishing touches on the KMJG, Homer transmitter site and hope to begin additional work on the studios soon. If you are interested in becoming involved with KWJG or KMJG, we would love to hear from you.