KAVZ, Van Zandt, WA, will sign on the air tomorrow, 4/7/07 at 3:00 pm and provide music and information to the Mt. Baker Foothills communities. The station has long been in the works but began building in earnest when licencees learned they were in danger of losing their construction permit. Initially, the station will be automated and feature music which will run the gamut from blues to alternative rock. Most of the music will be provided by local artists in the Whatcom County area.
The station has faced numerous hurdles in its quest to get on the air. The county made them upgrade their septic system and they faced a lack of funds for the purchase of broadcast gear. In the end, the community came through and the station was able to raise the funds to get on the air.
The station is licensed to Deming, WA, but will operate from the community of Van Zandt. The 100 watt signal is expected to cover the communites of Deming, Acme and Van Zandt.
The station has faced numerous hurdles in its quest to get on the air. The county made them upgrade their septic system and they faced a lack of funds for the purchase of broadcast gear. In the end, the community came through and the station was able to raise the funds to get on the air.
The station is licensed to Deming, WA, but will operate from the community of Van Zandt. The 100 watt signal is expected to cover the communites of Deming, Acme and Van Zandt.