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Kovas' WKKD Aurora Gets FCC Inspection

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amradioguy1

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From FCC website:
WKKD didn't have EAS Operating Handbook
WKKD didn't monitor two EAS sources, at time of inspection, they were not monitoring WBBM
WKKD didn't provide FCC Inspector with EAS logs
WKKD operator on duty was unable to perform EAS test
WKKD didn't have a written designation of the Chief Operator
WKKD's Chief Operator wasn't signing or reviewing the station logs
WKKD's Public Inspection File did not have Issues and Program Lists
for 4th Quarter of 2004 and 1st Quarter of 2005.

Visit was done on April 20th, according to document
Letter was sent on July 13th with 20 days to respond.

Isn't this station run by professional broadcasters with great credentials from Chicago stations? Don't they run Health Network programming? How could this happen?

Do you think they'll get fined?
 
> From FCC website:
> WKKD didn't have EAS Operating Handbook
> WKKD didn't monitor two EAS sources, at time of inspection,
> they were not monitoring WBBM
> WKKD didn't provide FCC Inspector with EAS logs
> WKKD operator on duty was unable to perform EAS test
> WKKD didn't have a written designation of the Chief Operator
>
> WKKD's Chief Operator wasn't signing or reviewing the
> station logs
> WKKD's Public Inspection File did not have Issues and
> Program Lists
> for 4th Quarter of 2004 and 1st Quarter of 2005.
>
> Visit was done on April 20th, according to document
> Letter was sent on July 13th with 20 days to respond.
>
> Isn't this station run by professional broadcasters with
> great credentials from Chicago stations? Don't they run
> Health Network programming? How could this happen?
>
> Do you think they'll get fined?
>
To answer the question: yes..very likely.<P ID="signature">______________
..broadcasting from the land of bent towers, flooded studios and wind...Florida!!</P>
 
> > From FCC website:
> > WKKD didn't have EAS Operating Handbook
> > WKKD didn't monitor two EAS sources, at time of
> inspection,
> > they were not monitoring WBBM
> > WKKD didn't provide FCC Inspector with EAS logs
> > WKKD operator on duty was unable to perform EAS test
> > WKKD didn't have a written designation of the Chief
> Operator
> >
> > WKKD's Chief Operator wasn't signing or reviewing the
> > station logs
> > WKKD's Public Inspection File did not have Issues and
> > Program Lists
> > for 4th Quarter of 2004 and 1st Quarter of 2005.
> >
> > Visit was done on April 20th, according to document
> > Letter was sent on July 13th with 20 days to respond.
> >
> > Isn't this station run by professional broadcasters with
> > great credentials from Chicago stations? Don't they run
> > Health Network programming? How could this happen?
> >
> > Do you think they'll get fined?
> >
> To answer the question: yes..very likely.
>


I'll be honest, I worked @ WKTA for many years. I would have no idea where to get a written designation of the Chief Operator.
 
> I'll be honest, I worked @ WKTA for many years. I would
> have no idea where to get a written designation of the Chief
> Operator.

Very simply...the letter is written and signed by the general manager, who designates who the chief operator of the station is. In some cases, it comes from both the g.m. and, if owned by a multi-station/city company, the corporate engineer.
 
> > I'll be honest, I worked @ WKTA for many years. I would
> > have no idea where to get a written designation of the
> Chief
> > Operator.
>
> Very simply...the letter is written and signed by the
> general manager, who designates who the chief operator of
> the station is. In some cases, it comes from both the g.m.
> and, if owned by a multi-station/city company, the corporate
> engineer.
>
Horray! Its about time they got fined. How about a few more inspections!
 
Since I don't live in Chicago, I've never fully understood this station. First off, is it really Chicago - or is it close enough to cover 3% of the market so shows like Duke and the Doctor can claim market coverage? With all of 170 watts.

Are the Disas and Health Radio Network LMAing it as their flagship (although I thought they only had programming on weekends)? Perhaps they broker time during the week?

Just curious
 
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