Campus Currents

Planned Move a Positive Step

There is an air of excitement at Positive Life Radio these days. Staff members trek across campus daily to check on the progress of a new studio under construction.

“It feels close,” says Kevin Krueger, general station manager. “We’ve been waiting for this move for a long time.”

Since 1963 Positive Life Radio has made its home in the Administration Building, where “studio” means a converted office space. The station, which will soon move into newly remodeled facilities in the Canaday Technology Center, will feature a new control board, one standard production studio, four small production rooms, an interview studio, superior sound isolation, and ground-level access.

As part of the move, Positive Life Radio will upgrade its 30-year-old, 4,600- watt transmitter. The new tower will require much less maintenance and is able to broadcast at 7,000 watts, slightly expanding coverage to the Tri-Cities area.

The Positive Life Radio Network consists of four stations in eastern Washington, and also broadcasts live over the Internet at www.plr.org. kgts, the local station, serves as a training ground in broadcasting, announcing, and technical skills for many students each year. W

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