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Alabama
Troy University
Department of Radio & Television
Troy, AL
01-01-N05010

A project to replace the antenna and transmitter at WTSU-FM, Troy, AL, and to purchase test equipment.

Contact: Mr. James Clower
Phone (334) 670-3555
Federal Amount $ 109,487
Total Project Cost $ 218,975

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Alaska
Kuskokwim Public Broadcasting
KSKO-AM
McGrath, AK
02-01-N05109

A project to improve the operation of KSKO-AM, 870KHz, McGrath, AK, by purchasing two generators, fire suppression equipment, an AM tower grounding system, and a security fence. KSKO-AM serves a population of 6,000.

Contact: Mr. Walter Gregg
Phone (907) 524-3001
Federal Amount $ 82,500
Total Project Cost $ 110,000

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Arizona
Arizona Board of Regents for benefit of University of Arizona
KUAT Communications Group
Tucson, AZ
04-02-N05050

A project to continue the digital conversion of KUAT-TV-DT and KUAS-TV-DT, Tucson, AZ, by purchasing digital studio cameras, production switchers, lighting equipment, character generator, and video server. KUAT/KUAS serve a population of 1.6 million people.

Contact: Mr. David Ross
Phone (520) 621-1507
Federal Amount $ 494,000
Total Project Cost $ 988,115

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The Hopi Foundation
KUYI Radio Division
Hotevilla, AZ
04-01-N05002

A project to improve the operation of KUYI-FM, 88.1 MHz, Keams Canyon, AZ, by purchasing a chemical grounding system, a radial grounding system, two generators, two power conditioning units, and fencing. KUYI-FM serves a population of about 26,000.

Contact: Ms. Barbara Poley
Phone (928) 734-2380
Federal Amount $ 77,588
Total Project Cost $ 103,451

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California
Foundation California State University Monterey Bay
Office of Grants & Contracts
Seaside, CA
06-01-N05170

A project to expand the coverage area of KAZU-FM, Seaside, CA, by purchasing translators and antennas for Carmel Highlands and Pebble Beach, CA, which will provide public radio service to an additional 5,000 people.

Contact: Ms. Cynthia Lopez
Phone (831) 582-389
Federal Amount $ 13,303
Total Project Cost $ 26,606

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KQED, Inc.
KQED Public Television
San Francisco, CA
06-02-N05105

A project to continue the digital conversion of KQED-TV, San Francisco, CA, by purchasing High Definition production equipment including studio cameras, field cameras and a production switcher.

Contact: Mr. Stephen Welch
Phone (415) 553-2290
Federal Amount $ 826,003
Total Project Cost $ 1,652,006

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Mendocino County Public Broadcasting
KZYX-FM
Philo, CA
06-01-N05039

A project to improve the transmission facilities of KZYX-FM, Philo, CA, by purchasing an antenna and transmission line.

Contact: Ms. Mary Aigner
Phone (707) 895-2324
Federal Amount $ 10,139
Total Project Cost $ 20,278

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Monterey County Office of Education
Instructional Resources and Technology
Salinas, CA
06-04-N05178

A project to extend a distance learning network to two rural school districts and one suburban school district in northern Monterey County, California, by purchasing microwave transmitters/receivers, antennas, a tower, routers, and servers.

Contact: Mr. Michael Mellon
Phone (831) 755-0383
Federal Amount $ 173,039
Total Project Cost $ 346,080

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National Indian Justice Center
Education Programs
Santa Rosa, CA
06-03-N05202

A planning project to study the feasibility of establishing an interconnection system to provide distance learning services among the National Indian Justice Center, Santa Rosa, California, a community college in Southern California, and three remotely located community technology centers.

Contact: Ms. Raquelle Myers
Phone (707) 579-5507
Federal Amount $ 153,266
Total Project Cost $ 208,186

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Pacifica Foundation dba KPFA Radio
KPFA Radio 94.1 FM in Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
06-01-N05191

A project to improve the operation of KPFA-FM, Berkeley, by purchasing an automation, storage and editing system for the preparation and distribution of programs to a number of public radio stations and for local productions.

Contact: Ms. Lemlem Rijio
Phone (510) 848-6767
Federal Amount $ 20,922
Total Project Cost $ 41,844

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Valley Public Television, Inc.
KVPT
Fresno, CA
06-02-N05185

A project to extend the digital signal of KVPT-TV, Fresno, CA, into Bakersfield, CA, with distribution through cable television, by purchasing a microwave system.

Contact: Ms. Phyllis Brotherton
Phone (559) 266-1800
Federal Amount $ 50,000
Total Project Cost $ 100,000

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Valley Public Television, Inc.
KVPT
Fresno, CA
06-02-N05186

A project to improve the operation of KVPT-TV, Fresno, CA, by purchasing a standby generator.

Contact: Ms. Phyllis Brotherton
Phone (559) 266-1800
Federal Amount $ 12,500
Total Project Cost $ 25,000

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Colorado
Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
08-01-N05092

A project to improve the operation of KDUR-FM, 91.9 MHz, Durango, CO, by purchasing a translator, STL system, exciter, two workstations, a modulation monitor, and associated equipment. KDUR-FM serves an audience of 47,000 persons.

Contact: Ms. Nancy Stoffer
Phone (970) 247-7261
Federal Amount $ 26,092
Total Project Cost $ 52,184

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K.S.J.D.

Mancos, CO
08-01-N05042

A project to improve the operation of KSJD-FM, 91.5 MHz, Cortez, CO, by purchasing and upgrading the antenna and feedline, purchase STL antenna, turntables, automation system, newsroom mixer, CD players, microphones, associated studio equipment, and test and monitoring equipment.

Contact: Mr. Jeffrey Pope
Phone (970) 564-0808
Federal Amount $ 80,581
Total Project Cost $ 107,442

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Florida
Board of Trustees University of Florida
WUFT-TV
Gainesville, FL
12-02-N05118

A project to continue the digital conversion of WUFT-TV, Gainesville, FL, by purchasing an HD-ready production switcher.

Contact: Mr. Richard Lehner
Phone (352) 392-5551
Federal Amount $ 128,219
Total Project Cost $ 256,439

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Community Television Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
WPBT
Miami, FL
12-02-N05224

A project to convert the master control of WPBT-TV, Miami, FL, to digital by purchasing an automation upgrade, router, switcher and associated equipment.

Contact: Mr. Richard Schneider
Phone (305) 949-8321
Federal Amount $ 379,191
Total Project Cost $ 758,383

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District Board of Trustees, Pensacola Jr. College
WSRE
Pensacola, FL
12-02-N05117

A project to purchase standby generator equipment for the transmitter sites of WSRE-TV, Pensacola, FL.

Contact: Mrs. Karen Pope
Phone (850) 484-1231
Federal Amount $ 62,196
Total Project Cost $ 124,392

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The School Board of Miami-Dade County, FL
WLRN Public Radio & Television
Miami, FL
12-01-N05207

A project to expand the services of WLRN-FM, Miami, FL, by activating a full-power repeater station to provide the first public radio service to the lower two-thirds of the Florida Keys, covering the area from Key West to Islamorada, FL.

Contact: Mr. W. Theodore Eldredge
Phone (305) 995-2206
Federal Amount $ 229,364
Total Project Cost $ 458,728

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University of Central Florida
WUCF
Orlando, FL
12-01-N05153

A project to purchase a stand-by power generator for WUCF-FM, Orlando, FL.

Contact: Ms. Kayonne Riley
Phone (407) 823-5162
Federal Amount $ 15,000
Total Project Cost $ 30,000

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University of Florida
WUFT-FM
Gainesville, FL
12-01-N05014

A project to replace the antenna and transmission line of WUFT-FM, Gainesville, FL.

Contact: Mr. Henri Pensis
Phone (352) 392-5200
Federal Amount $ 75,623
Total Project Cost $ 151,247

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University of Florida

Gainesville, FL
12-01-N05036

A project to purchase a stand-by power generator for WJUF-FM, Lecanto, which repeats WUFT-FM, Gainesville, FL.

Contact: Mr. Henri Pensis
Phone (352) 392-5200
Federal Amount $ 15,600
Total Project Cost $ 31,200

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University of South Florida, Board of Trustees
WUSF-TV
Tampa, FL
12-02-N05122

A project to convert the digital signal of WUSF-DT, Tampa, FL, from low power to high power by purchasing a transmitter and test equipment.

Contact: Ms. JoAnn Urofsky
Phone (813) 974-8700
Federal Amount $ 190,823
Total Project Cost $ 381,647

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University of West Florida
WUWF Radio
Pensacola, FL
12-01-N05001

A project to improve the operation of WUWF-FM, Pensacola, FL, by replacing its STL and stand-by generator and purchasing a cell phone interface and emergency transmitter remote control.

Contact: Mr. Joe Vincenza
Phone (850) 473-7451
Federal Amount $ 23,282
Total Project Cost $ 46,564

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Georgia
Radio Free Georgia Broadcasting, Inc.
WRFG
Atlanta, GA
13-01-N05193

A project to replace the transmitter, antenna, and transmission line of WRFG-FM, Atlanta, GA, at a new site.

Contact: Mr. Wanique Shabazz
Phone (404) 523-3471
Federal Amount $ 124,387
Total Project Cost $ 165,850

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Guam
Guam Educational Telecommunications Corporation

Mangilao, GU
66-02-N05106

A project to continue the digital conversion of KGTE-TV, Guam, by purchasing production control room and studio equipment including a switcher, recorder, studio lights, cameras, and monitors.

Contact: Ms. Sonia Suobiron
Phone (671) 734-5483
Federal Amount $ 196,961
Total Project Cost $ 196,961

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Hawaii
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Social Science Research Institute
Honolulu, HI
15-03-N05241

A project to support the continued operations of the headquarters and network operations center of PEACESAT for its satellite interconnection system through the GOES-7 satellite for educational and medical services to the 22 Pacific Island nations/entities participating in the project.

Contact: Dr. Norman Okamura
Phone (808) 956-2909
Federal Amount $ 499,415
Total Project Cost $ 563,730

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Idaho
Idaho Public Television
State of Idaho Public Television Network
Boise, ID
16-02-N05203

A project to continue the digital conversion of the Idaho statewide network by purchasing High Definition production equipment including studio cameras, video processors, a recorder and a storage system.

Contact: Mr. Phillip Kottraba
Phone (208) 373-7220
Federal Amount $ 453,720
Total Project Cost $ 907,440

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Illinois
Board of Trustees, Southern Illinois University
Broadcasting Service
Carbondale, IL
17-01-N05192

A project to purchase a master control audio console for WSIU-FM, Carbondale, IL.

Contact: Ms. Delores Kerstein
Phone (618) 453-4343
Federal Amount $ 40,782
Total Project Cost $ 81,565

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Bradley University
WCBU
Peoria, IL
17-01-N05017

A project to replace and expand the automation system of WCBU-FM, Peoria, IL, to meet the requirements of the Content Depot and to support digital Secondary Audio Service.

Contact: Mr. Thomas Hunt
Phone (309) 677-2764
Federal Amount $ 25,568
Total Project Cost $ 51,236

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West Central Illinois Educational Telecommunications Corporation
Network Knowledge
Chatham, IL
17-02-N05212

A project to continue the digital conversion of WSEC-TV, Chatham, IL, by replacing field production equipment, improving master control, and activating a digital microwave link with the Center for the Arts in Springfield, IL.

Contact: Dr. Jerold Gruebel
Phone (217) 483-7887
Federal Amount $ 358,341
Total Project Cost $ 716,682

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Indiana
Ball State University
WBST-Indiana Public Radio
Muncie, IN
18-01-N05112

A project to replace analog origination equipment with digital equipment as part of moving to a new facility.

Contact: Mr. Anthony Hunt
Phone (765) 285-2876
Federal Amount $ 121,278
Total Project Cost $ 242,556

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Tri-State Public Teleplex, Inc.
WNIN-TV
Evansville, IN
18-02-N05081

A project to continue the conversion to digital broadcasting of WNIN-TV, Evansville, IN, by purchasing a master control switcher, router, automation and archiving systems, and master control terminal gear.

Contact: Mr. David Dial
Phone (812) 423-2973
Federal Amount $ 294,767
Total Project Cost $ 589,534

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Iowa
Iowa State University of Science &Technology
Iowa Public Radio
Ames, IA
19-01-N05149

A project to extend the coverage of WOI-FM, 90.1, Ames, IA, by activating a repeater station operating on 91.7 MHz, in Perry, IA. The new station will bring added service to 238,102 people.

Contact: Mr. William McGinley
Phone (515) 294-9478
Federal Amount $ 176,997
Total Project Cost $ 353,995

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Iowa State University of Science&Technology
Iowa Public Radio
Ames, IA
19-01-N05100

A project to activate a new public radio station operating on 89.1 MHz, and a second service station operating on 91.1 MHz., in Ottumwa, IA. These stations will establish first service public radio in south east Iowa for over 70,000 unserved persons including additional service for over 33,000 persons by constructing a highly efficient dual-service FM facility in the Ottumwa area.

Contact: Mr. William McGinley
Phone (515) 294-9478
Federal Amount $ 451,848
Total Project Cost $ 602,464

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Kansas
Hutchinson Community College
Radio Kansas
Hutchinson, KS
20-01-N05011

A project to improve the operation of KHCC-FM, 90.1 MHz, Hutchinson, KS, by purchasing two transfer switches, two consoles, cabinetry, limiter, editing computer, CD players, microphones, headphones, speakers, and associated equipment. KHCC-FM serves an audience of 925,000 people.

Contact: Mr. David Horning
Phone (620) 662-6646
Federal Amount $ 20,819
Total Project Cost $ 41,638

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KANZA Society, Inc.
dba High Plains Public Radio
Garden City, KS
20-01-N05194

A project to extend the service of KJJP-FM, Garden City, KS, by activating a new public radio station operating on 105.7 MHz, in Amarillo, TX, to serve the Texas Panhandle region. The station would have local origination capability and would provide first public radio service to 40,266 people.

Contact: Mr. Richard Hicks
Phone (620) 275-7444
Federal Amount $ 256,844
Total Project Cost $ 342,459

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KANZA Society, Inc.
dba High Plains Public Radio
Garden City, KS
20-01-N05003

This emergency project is to construct a transmission tower for KANZ-FM, Garden City, KS, which is being evicted from its current tower space. This project was awarded in May 2005.

Contact: Mr. Richard Hicks
Phone (620) 275-7444
Federal Amount $ 407,229
Total Project Cost $ 542,972

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Kentucky
Appalshop, Inc.
WMMT
Whitesburg, KY
21-01-N05226

A project to replace five translators and to upgrade the power of two additional translators.

Contact: Ms. Cheryl Marshall
Phone (606) 633-0108
Federal Amount $ 57,296
Total Project Cost $ 76,395

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University of Kentucky Research Foundation
WUKY
Lexington, KY
21-01-N05012

A project for the emergency replacement of the WUKY-FM transmission system because of the scheduled demolition in November 2005 of the leased tower currently used by the station. This project was awarded in May 2005.

Contact: Ms. Deborah Davis
Phone (859) 257-9424
Federal Amount $ 242,084
Total Project Cost $ 484,168

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Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY
21-01-N05021

A project to replace the transmitter, antenna, and transmission line of WKYU-FM, Bowling Green, KY.

Contact: Mr. Jack Hanes
Phone (270) 745-6519
Federal Amount $ 77,776
Total Project Cost $ 155,552

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Louisiana
Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Baton Rouge, LA
22-02-N05236

A project to improve the operation and continue the digital conversion of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Baton Rouge, LA, by purchasing a production switcher system and five HD video cassette recorders. Louisiana Public Broadcasting serves an audience of over 3.1 million people.

Contact: Ms. Beth Courtney
Phone (225) 767-4200
Federal Amount $ 279,950
Total Project Cost $ 559,900

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Massachusetts
WGBH Educational Foundation
WGBH
Boston, MA
25-01-N05240

A project to replace the audio router and an audio server for WGBH-FM, Boston, MA.

Contact: Ms. Anne Damon
Phone (617) 300-2418
Federal Amount $ 269,210
Total Project Cost $ 538,420

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Michigan
Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
WKAR-FM
East Lansing, MI
26-01-N05104

A project to replace the audio storage system and test equipment of WKAR-FM, East Lansing, MI.

Contact: Mrs. Nancy Gilleo
Phone (517) 432-3120
Federal Amount $ 56,142
Total Project Cost $ 112,285

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Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District
Dickinson-Iron ISD
Kingsford, MI
26-03-N05182

A planning project to explore appropriate technologies for establishing an interactive distance learning network among six public school districts and the Intermediate School District in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Contact: Mrs. Dolores Benjamin
Phone (906) 776-8137
Federal Amount $ 30,495
Total Project Cost $ 40,856

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Grand Valley State University
WGVU Public Broadcasting
Grand Rapids, MI
26-01-N05060

A project to install stand-by power generators at WGVU-FM, Grand Rapids, MI, and its three repeaters.

Contact: Mr. Stephen Chappell
Phone (616) 331-6505
Federal Amount $ 49,238
Total Project Cost $ 98,476

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Regents of the University of Michigan
WFUM-TV
Flint, MI
26-02-N05084

A project for the digital conversion of the master control facilities of WFUM-TV, Flint, MI, by purchasing a routing switcher, VTR's, and archive and monitoring equipment.

Contact: Mr. Donovan Reynolds
Phone (734) 647-3462
Federal Amount $ 640,900
Total Project Cost $ 1,281,800

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Minnesota
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Cloquet, MN
27-03-N05140

A project to plan for the first radio station to serve the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation in Northeastern Minnesota.

Contact: Mr. Jason Hollinday
Phone (218) 878-2625
Federal Amount $ 12,300
Total Project Cost $ 16,400

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Twin Cities Public Television, Inc.

Saint Paul, MN
27-02-N05013

A project to continue the digital conversion of KTCA-TV by purchasing a still store, HDTV camera, HDTV monitors, and waveform monitor.

Contact: Mr. Bruce Jacobs
Phone (651) 229-1244
Federal Amount $ 90,000
Total Project Cost $ 180,000

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West Central Minnesota Educational Television Company Inc.
Pioneer Public Television
Appleton, MN
27-02-N05115

A project to upgrade the DTV transmission facilities of KWCM-TV by purchasing a DTV transmitter upgrade, mask filter, dummy load, redundant exciter/driver, monitoring software, and electrical and HVAC equipment.

Contact: Mr. Jon Panzer
Phone (320) 289-2622
Federal Amount $ 455,925
Total Project Cost $ 607,900

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Missouri
New Wave Corporation
KOPN
Columbia, MO
29-01-N05139

A project to improve the operation of KOPN-FM, 89.5 MHz, Columbia, MO, by purchasing a transmitter, transfer switch, dehydrator, modulation monitor, racks, test and associated equipment. KOPN-FM serves a population of 200,000 people.

Contact: Mr. Richard Winkel
Phone (573) 874-0175
Federal Amount $ 39,265
Total Project Cost $ 80,530

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Montana
The University of Montana
Broadcast Media Center
Missoula, MT
30-02-N05179

A project to continue the digital conversion of KUFM-DT, Missoula, MT, by purchasing a digital production switcher, character generator, still store, audio console, intercom, equipment racks, three HD camcorders/recorders, tripods, batteries, a non-linear editing system, video storage, and test and monitoring equipment.

Contact: Mr. William Marcus
Phone (406) 243-4154
Federal Amount $ 927,937
Total Project Cost $ 1,237,250

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Town of Browning, Montana

Browning, MT
30-01-N05172

A project to improve the operation of KBWG-LP, 107.5 MHz, Browning MT, by purchasing an Emergency Alert Systems (EAS), remote control interface, automation software, audio program switcher, audio mixer, microphones, headsets, equipment rack, and associated equipment. KBWG-LP is operated by the Town of Browning, located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and serves a population of nearly 6,000 people.

Contact: Mr. William Morris Jr.
Phone (406) 338-2344
Federal Amount $ 9,255
Total Project Cost $ 18,510

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Nevada
Clark County School District

Las Vegas, NV
32-02-N05143

A project to improve the operation of KLVX-TV, Las Vegas, NV, by purchasing a standby generator.

Contact: Mr. Thomas Axtell
Phone (702) 799-1010
Federal Amount $ 137,462
Total Project Cost $ 274,925

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Nevada Public Radio

Las Vegas, NV
32-01-N05073

A project to extend the service area of Nevada Public Radio by activating a repeater in St. George, UT, on 90.7 MHz. The new facility will provide first service to approximately 74,273 people and added service to 17,450 people.

Contact: Mr. Lamar Marchese
Phone (702) 258-9895
Federal Amount $ 173,328
Total Project Cost $ 231,105

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New Hampshire
New Hampshire Public Radio, Inc.
WEVO
Concord, NH
33-01-N05099

A project to convert origination capability at WEVO, Concord, NH, to digital by purchasing a router-based audio console system and audio playback system.

Contact: Mr. Scott McPherson
Phone (603) 223-2425
Federal Amount $ 135,487
Total Project Cost $ 270,975

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New Hamsphire Public Radio, Inc.
WEVO
Concord, NH
33-01-N05098

A project to replace the generator at the WEVO-FM transmitter site in Concord, NH.

Contact: Mr. Scott McPherson
Phone (603) 223-2425
Federal Amount $ 15,850
Total Project Cost $ 31,700

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Seacoast Arts and Culture Alliance dba Portsmouth Community Radio
WSCA-LP
Portsmouth, NH
33-01-N05237

A project to replace origination equipment at WSCA-LP, Portsmouth, NH, including an audio board; CD, minidisc, and cassette units; microphones; turntables; and hard drive storage system.

Contact: Mr. Timothy Stone
Phone (603) 430-9722
Federal Amount $ 14,557
Total Project Cost $ 29,115

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New Jersey
New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority
NJN Radio
Trenton, NJ
34-01-N05157

A project to extend the signal of the New Jersey Public Radio Network by activation of a repeater on 88.9 MHz in Bernardsville.

Contact: Mr. William Schnorbus
Phone (609) 777-5163
Federal Amount $ 81,048
Total Project Cost $ 108,065

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New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority
NJN
Trenton, NJ
34-02-N05158

A project to complete the digital conversion of WNJB-DT, Brunswick, and WNJS-DT, Camden, by constructing antenna systems for full power DTV operation, and by purchasing automation and archive systems at the Trenton master control facility.

Contact: Mr. William Schnorbus
Phone (609) 777-5163
Federal Amount $ 744,949
Total Project Cost $ 1,862,374

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New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University
KENW-FM/TV
Portales, NM
35-01-N05025

A project to improve the operation of KENW-FM, 89.5 MHz, Portales, NM, by purchasing and relocating its transmitter, antenna, and transmission line. The move will bring the first public radio signal to about 11,962 people.

Contact: Mr. Duane Ryan
Phone (505) 562-2112
Federal Amount $ 188,770
Total Project Cost $ 252,739

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NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY
Educational Outreach Services (EOS)
Las Vegas, NM
35-04-N05090

A project to extend a distance learning network to six Native American educational and community interactive classroom sites in four counties surrounding Albuquerque, NM, by purchasing videoconferencing units, routers, video recorders, and monitors.

Contact: Mrs. Evonne Roybal-Tafoya
Phone (505) 454-3271
Federal Amount $ 48,000
Total Project Cost $ 96,000

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Regent of the University of New Mexico & The Board of Education

Albuquerque, NM
35-02-N05057

A project to extend the coverage of KNME-DT, Albuquerque, NM, by purchasing and activating four (4) new translators and replacing/augmenting 2 existing TV translator systems with new higher power analog/digital ready systems. The new stations will bring first service to over 174,000 persons. KNME-TV currently serves a population of over 750,000.

Contact: Mr. Ted Garcia
Phone (505) 277-4913
Federal Amount $ 183,250
Total Project Cost $ 290,200

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New York
Reaseach Foundation on behalf of SUNY Oswego
WRVO
Oswego, NY
36-01-N05130

A project to replace the transmitter, antenna, and feedline of WRVO-FM, Oswego, NY.

Contact: Mr. John Krauss
Phone (315) 312-3690
Federal Amount $ 138,719
Total Project Cost $ 277,438

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St. Lawrence University
North Country Public Radio
Canton, NY
36-01-N05087

A project to activate FM translators in Chateaugay, Cape Vincent and Clayton; upgrade WXLU-FM, Peru; and replace the tower and transmitter of WSLU-FM, Canton, NY.

Contact: Ms. Ellen Rocco
Phone (315) 229-5356
Federal Amount $ 149,023
Total Project Cost $ 201,383

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The Public Broadcasting Council of Central New York, Inc.
WCNY-TV
Syracuse, NY
36-02-N05004

A project to continue digital conversion of WCNY-TV, Syracuse, NY, by replacing master control equipment, including digital storage, control software, and videotape recording.

Contact: Mr. John Duffy
Phone (315) 453-2424
Federal Amount $ 164,500
Total Project Cost $ 329,000

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Western New York Public Broadcasting Association
WNED
Buffalo, NY
36-01-N05032

A project to replace the primary STL of WNED-FM, Buffalo, NY, and purchase a stand-by generator.

Contact: Mr. Richard Daly
Phone (716) 845-7002
Federal Amount $ 40,442
Total Project Cost $ 80,884

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North Carolina
Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC
37-04-N05131

A project to extend a distance learning service through an interactive distance education classroom at the community college's Flat Rock Campus by purchasing cameras, control units, a switcher, microphones, monitors, satellite downlinks, and codecs.

Contact: Mr. Matt Matteson
Phone (828) 694-1899
Federal Amount $ 145,425
Total Project Cost $ 290,850

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University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina Center for Public TV
Research Triangle Park, NC
37-02-N05077

A project to complete the digital conversion of WUNJ-DT by upgrading to a full power UHF transmitter, and by purchasing an emergency power generator.

Contact: Ms. Pat LaBarbera
Phone (919) 549-7154
Federal Amount $ 617,150
Total Project Cost $ 1,234,300

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Wake Forest University
WFDD Radio
Winston-Salem, NC
37-01-N05031

A project to replace on-air and production consoles and purchase a digital audio storage/server for WFDD-FM, Winston-Salem, NC.

Contact: Mr. James Banks
Phone (336) 758-8859
Federal Amount $ 79,943
Total Project Cost $ 159,886

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Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.
WCQS
Asheville, NC
37-01-N05180

A project to activate a radio station, WVMH, 90.5 MHz in Mars Hill; build a new control room at WCQS, Asheville; and build a new STL system to relay a new program stream to existing translators in Haywood and Jackson Counties.

Contact: Mr. Edward Subkis
Phone (828) 253-6875
Federal Amount $ 346,125
Total Project Cost $ 461,500

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Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc.

Asheville, NC
37-01-N05037

A project to activate a translator in the Bryson City, NC, area.

Contact: Mr. Edward Subkis
Phone (828) 253-6875
Federal Amount $ 13,050
Total Project Cost $ 17,400

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North Dakota
Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc.
KFME
Fargo, ND
38-01-N05051

A project to improve the broadcast signals of two radio stations operated by Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc., by purchasing a tower, two antennas, transmission line, dummy load, HVAC, an equipment shelter, audio decoder, microwave dishes, waveguides, radomes, audio console, audio server, cabinets, test and associated equipment. Radio stations KUND-FM and KFJM-FM serve almost 100,000 persons as part of the statewide North Dakota Public Radio network.

Contact: Mr. John Harris III
Phone (701) 239-7569
Federal Amount $ 361,479
Total Project Cost $ 481,973

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Ohio
ideastream
WVIZ/PBS
Cleveland, OH
39-02-N05169

A project to convert production control of WVIZ-TV Cleveland, OH, to digital and purchase a digital nonlinear edit system.

Contact: Mr. Jerrold Wareham
Phone (216) 739-3850
Federal Amount $ 388,400
Total Project Cost $ 971,000

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Kent State University
WKSU
Kent, OH
39-01-N05220

A project to purchase stand-by generators for WKSU-FM, Kent, OH, repeater stations - - WKRW, Wooster; WNRK, Norwalk; and WKSV, Thompson.

Contact: Mr. Allen Bartholet
Phone (330) 672-3114
Federal Amount $ 67,547
Total Project Cost $ 135,095

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Northeastern Educational Television of Ohio, Inc
WNEO/WEAO
Kent, OH
39-02-N05142

A project to improve the origination capability of WNEO/WEAO-TV, Kent, OH, by purchasing a three-camera portable production package and related monitoring equipment for both in-house studio and field productions.

Contact: Ms. Trina Cutter
Phone (330) 677-4549
Federal Amount $ 146,125
Total Project Cost $ 292,250

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Ohio University
Telecommunications Center, WOUB-DT
Athens, OH
39-02-N05216

A project to convert the WOUB-TV, Athens, OH, master control to digital operation.

Contact: Ms. Carolyn Lewis
Phone (740) 593-4783
Federal Amount $ 215,350
Total Project Cost $ 430,701

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The Ohio State University
WOSU Stations
Columbus, OH
39-01-N05214

A project to purchase stand-by power generators for WOSU-FM, Columbus, OH, repeater stations in Mansfield and Warsaw, Ohio.

Contact: Mr. David Carwile
Phone (614) 292-9678
Federal Amount $ 24,751
Total Project Cost $ 49,502

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The Ohio State University
WOSU Stations
Columbus, OH
39-01-N05213

A project to purchase digital audio equipment for WOSU-FM, Columbus, OH, Supplemental Audio Channel production and to expand and enhance the storage capacity of its existing digital asset management/automation system.

Contact: Mr. David Carwile
Phone (614) 292-9678
Federal Amount $ 44,596
Total Project Cost $ 89,192

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The Public Broadcasting Foundation of Northwest Ohio
WGTE-TV
Toledo, OH
39-02-N05195

A project to continue the digital conversion of WGTE-TV, Toledo, OH, by purchasing an archive system, multiformat SD/HD videotape recorders, and a multiformat SD/HD video server.

Contact: Mr. Daniel Niedzwiecki
Phone (419) 380-4600
Federal Amount $ 205,000
Total Project Cost $ 410,000

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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Educational Television Authority

Oklahoma City, OK
40-02-N05052

A project to improve the operation and continue the digital conversion of The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), Oklahoma City, OK, by purchasing a non-linear editing station and portable HDTV production equipment. OETA serves an audience of over 3.4 million people.

Contact: Mr. John McCarroll
Phone (405) 841-9250
Federal Amount $ 177,302
Total Project Cost $ 360,445

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Oregon
Blue Mountain Community College
Office of the President
Pendleton, OR
41-03-N05070

A planning project to study the feasibility of various technologies for a distance education interconnection system among Blue Mountain Community College and other institutions of the Eastern Oregon Collaborative Colleges Council to serve the ten rural counties of eastern Oregon.

Contact: Dr. Larry Bundy
Phone (541) 278-5892
Federal Amount $ 97,765
Total Project Cost $ 175,250

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Lane Community College
KLCC
Eugene, OR
41-01-N05047

A project to improve the operation and production facilities of KLCC-FM, Eugene, OR, by purchasing equipment that includes digital consoles, recorders, and automation systems.

Contact: Mr. Steve Barton
Phone (541) 463-6006
Federal Amount $ 122,382
Total Project Cost $ 244,764

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Oregon Public Broadcasting
Radio Services
Portland, OR
41-01-N05173

A project to improve the transmission facilities of KOAC, Corvallis, OR, by purchasing equipment that includes a transmitter, STL, and remote control system.

Contact: Mr. John Galmiche
Phone (503) 293-1987
Federal Amount $ 25,350
Total Project Cost $ 50,700

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Oregon Public Broadcasting
Radio Services
Portland, OR
41-01-N05197

A project to improve the operation of station KOAC, Corvallis, OR, by purchasing an audio console and an automation system.

Contact: Mr. John Galmiche
Phone (503) 293-1987
Federal Amount $ 74,500
Total Project Cost $ 149,000

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Portland Community College

Portland, OR
41-03-N05177

A planning project to enable a statewide consortium of community colleges through the Community College Healthcare Action Plan to explore and design appropriate technologies for an interconnected distance learning network for educational services to the healthcare workforce and general population in Oregon.

Contact: Ms. Kristin Watkins
Phone (503) 977-4696
Federal Amount $ 106,670
Total Project Cost $ 143,470

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Pennsylvania
Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television Association

Pittston, PA
42-02-N05054

A project to continue the digital conversion of WVIA-TV, Pittston, PA, by purchasing a production switcher, HD encoder, HD studio cameras, audio board and related equipment.

Contact: Mr. A. William Kelly
Phone (570) 602-1120
Federal Amount $ 544,683
Total Project Cost $ 1,089,366

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Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Company
WYEP
Pittsburgh, PA
42-01-N05124

A project to purchase digital production and master control equipment for WYEP-FM, Pittsburgh, PA, including storage, automation and editing systems, production and on-air consoles and test equipment.

Contact: Mr. Lee Ferraro
Phone (412) 381-9131
Federal Amount $ 110,845
Total Project Cost $ 221,691

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The Pennsylvania State University
WPSU-FM/Penn State Public Broadcasting
University Park, PA
42-01-N05091

A project to activate a translator in Huntingdon, PA, to rebroadcast WPSU-FM, University Park, PA.

Contact: Ms. Kate Domico
Phone (814) 865-3333
Federal Amount $ 15,789
Total Project Cost $ 21,053

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WITF, Inc.
WITF-FM
Harrisburg, PA
42-01-N05079

A project to replace a news console and a router at WITF-FM, Harrisburg, PA.

Contact: Mr. Gregory Poland
Phone (717) 221-2995
Federal Amount $ 28,900
Total Project Cost $ 57,800

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WQED Multimedia
WQED TV
Pittsburgh, PA
42-02-N05145

A project to continue the digital conversion of WQED-TV, Pittsburgh, PA, by purchasing HD editing equipment, digital field production package, and conversion of the largest television studio to an HD-capable facility.

Contact: Mr. Jeffrey Rutkowski
Phone (412) 622-1312
Federal Amount $ 430,000
Total Project Cost $ 1,387,425

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WQED Multimedia
FM Radio
Pittsburgh, PA
42-01-N05062

A project to convert the origination equipment of WQED-FM, Pittsburgh, PA, to digital and install an EAS system.

Contact: Mr. Jeffrey Rutowski
Phone (412) 622-1312
Federal Amount $ 24,048
Total Project Cost $ 48,096

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Puerto Rico
Ana G. Mendez University System
WMTJ-TV
San Juan, PR
72-02-N05163

A project to continue the digital conversion of the master control facility at WMTJ-TV, San Juan, PR, by purchasing automation, routing and archiving systems, an HD server, a UPS, and monitoring equipment.

Contact: Mr. Ariel Diaz
Phone (787) 766-2600
Federal Amount $ 455,000
Total Project Cost $ 910,000

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South Carolina
South Carolina Educational Television Commission
South Carolina Educational Radio
Columbia, SC
45-01-N05038

A project to replace the transmitter and antenna of repeater station WJWJ-FM, Beaufort, SC.

Contact: Mr. Paul Zweimiller
Phone (803) 737-3409
Federal Amount $ 142,625
Total Project Cost $ 285,250

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Technical College of the Lowcountry

Beaufort, SC
45-04-N05215

A project to extend a distance learning system to interactive distance education classrooms on the Okatie campus and sites in Estill, Hardeeville, and Ridgeland, SC, by purchasing videoconferencing units, cameras, switchers, computers, and routers.

Contact: Dr. Douglas Van Nostran
Phone (843) 525-8317
Federal Amount $ 126,600
Total Project Cost $ 253,200

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South Dakota
South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunications
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
Vermillion, SD
46-02-N05033

A project to continue the digital conversion of KUSD-DT and the South Dakota Educational Television Network, by purchasing an HD camera, HD VTR, HD player, editing system upgrade, portable digital switcher and portable microwave system. The South Dakota Educational Network serves a population of 1.18 million people.

Contact: Ms. Deb Larson
Phone (605) 677-6411
Federal Amount $ 167,100
Total Project Cost $ 278,500

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Tennessee
Greater Chattanooga Public Television Corp.
WTCI TV45/DT29
Chattanooga, TN
47-02-N05107

A project to continue the digital conversion WTCI-TV, Chattanooga, TN, by purchasing studio cameras and production and master control switchers.

Contact: Mr. Victor Hogstrom
Phone (423) 629-0045
Federal Amount $ 314,325
Total Project Cost $ 628,650

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Nashville Public Television

Nashville, TN
47-02-N05168

A project to convert WNPT-TV, Nashville, TN, to digital by purchasing HD VTR, routing, monitoring, and test equipment.

Contact: Mr. Steven Bass
Phone (615) 259-9325
Federal Amount $ 220,705
Total Project Cost $ 441,410

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The University of Tennessee
WUOT Radio
Knoxville, TN
47-01-N05035

A project to convert the control rooms at WUOT-FM, Knoxville, TN, to digital by purchasing master control and production consoles, recording/playback equipment, a storage/editing system, and automation.

Contact: Ms. Regina Dean
Phone (865) 974-1547
Federal Amount $ 146,673
Total Project Cost $ 293,347

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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
WUTC
Chattanooga, TN
47-01-N05024

A project to replace a production console at WUTC-FM, Chattanooga, TN.

Contact: Dr. John McCormack
Phone (423) 425-4756
Federal Amount $ 27,054
Total Project Cost $ 59,054

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Texas
Marfa Public Radio Corporation
KRTS-FM
Austin, TX
48-01-N05210

A project to activate a new public radio station, KRTS-FM operating on 93.5 MHz in Marfa, TX, to provide first service to almost 16,000 people in Far West Texas.

Contact: Ms. Katy Hackerman
Phone (512) 329-5843
Federal Amount $ 432,923
Total Project Cost $ 577,231

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Reading & Radio Resource

Dallas, TX
48-01-N05238

A project to improve the operation of Reading and Radio Resource, Dallas, TX, by purchasing an STL system, audio processor, recording computer, audio console, microphones, microphone processors, satellite antenna, and associated equipment. Reading and Radio Resource utilizes the subcarrier of KERA-FM, Dallas, TX., and serves a population of over 4 million people.

Contact: Ms. Carolyn Hersey
Phone (214) 871-7668
Federal Amount $ 52,618
Total Project Cost $ 105,237

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Texas Educational Broadcasting Co-operative Inc.
KOOP Radio 91.7 FM
Austin, TX
48-01-N05055

A project to improve the operation of KOOP-FM, 91.7 MHz, Austin, TX, by purchasing an STL antenna, FM processor, audio console, microphones, CD recorder and associated equipment. KOOP-FM serves a population of almost 450,000 people.

Contact: Ms. Amy Wright
Phone (512) 472-1369
Federal Amount $ 21,050
Total Project Cost $ 42,100

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Utah
University of Utah Office of Sponsored Projects
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
49-01-N05208

A project to improve the operation of KUER-FM, 90.1 MHz, Salt Lake City, UT, by purchasing a digital console, audio conditioners, HDR Monitors, audio processor peak limiters, amplifiers, RF output filters, DTV receiver, audio processor, 2 FM translators and associated equipment. KUER-FM and its associated translators serve a population of 1.2 million people.

Contact: Dr. Elliott Kulakowski PhD
Phone (801) 581-3003
Federal Amount $ 51,084
Total Project Cost $ 102,169

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University of Utah, Office of Sponsored Projects
KUED
Salt Lake City, UT
49-02-N05209

A project to convert analog studio and production equipment of KUED-TV, Salt Lake City, UT, to digital, by purchasing three HDTV camera systems, one HDTV field camera system, a storage array, VTR, VCR, small switcher, test and monitoring equipment. KUED-TV provides public television service to about 2.4 million people.

Contact: Ms. Rebecca Davis
Phone (801) 581-4348
Federal Amount $ 370,985
Total Project Cost $ 741,970

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Vermont
Vermont Public Radio

Colchester, VT
50-01-N05134

A project to activate FM translators in 19 Vermont and New Hampshire communities.

Contact: Ms. Laurie Kigonya
Phone (802) 655-9451
Federal Amount $ 100,059
Total Project Cost $ 200,119

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Virginia
Boat People SOS, Inc.
Community Development Department
Falls Church, VA
51-03-N05234

A planning project to study the feasibility of establishing an interconnection network for distance learning services among twelve community technology centers, primarily in low-income areas of the United States.

Contact: Dr. Thang Nguyen
Phone (703) 538-2190
Federal Amount $ 80,000
Total Project Cost $ 106,740

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Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corp.
WCVE-FM
Richmond, VA
51-01-N05068

A project to activate a radio repeater in Heathsville, VA, which will rebroadcast the signal of WCVE-FM, Richmond, VA.

Contact: Ms. Lisa Tait
Phone (804) 560-8142
Federal Amount $ 131,070
Total Project Cost $ 174,761

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Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc.
WHRV-FM & WHRO-FM
Norfolk, VA
51-01-N05231

A project to replace analog equipment at WHRV-FM & WHRO-FM, Norfolk, VA, with digital audio consoles and a router.

Contact: Mrs. Bonnie Rennick
Phone (757) 889-9316
Federal Amount $ 79,750
Total Project Cost $ 159,501

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Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc.
WHRO-DT
Norfolk, VA
51-02-N05229

A project to continue digital conversion of WHRO-TV, Norfolk, VA, by purchasing an archive system, a video server, and a UPS system.

Contact: Mrs. Bonnie Rennick
Phone (757) 889-9316
Federal Amount $ 421,032
Total Project Cost $ 862,595

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The County of Charlotte
Charlotte County Administrator's Office
Charlotte Court House, VA
51-03-N05027

A project to study the feasibility of establishing a noncommercial radio station within the County of Charlotte.

Contact: Mr. Russell Clark
Phone (434) 542-5117
Federal Amount $ 13,500
Total Project Cost $ 23,100

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Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc.
WVTF
Roanoke, VA
51-01-N05009

A project to activate FM translators in three Virginia communities: Lexington, Lovingston, and Orange.

Contact: Mr. Glenn Gleixner
Phone (540) 989-8900
Federal Amount $ 17,116
Total Project Cost $ 34,233

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Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc.
WVTF
Roanoke, VA
51-01-N05008

A project to convert WVTF-FM, Roanoke, VA, to HD Radio transmission capable of two program stream multi-casting.

Contact: Mr. Glenn Gleixner
Phone (540) 989-8900
Federal Amount $ 113,327
Total Project Cost $ 226,654

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Washington
KCTS Television
KYVE
Seattle, WA
53-02-N05076

A project to improve the transmission facilities of KYVE-TV, Yakima, WA, by purchasing equipment that includes a transmitter and standby generator.

Contact: Mr. William Mohler
Phone (206) 443-6706
Federal Amount $ 160,144
Total Project Cost $ 320,288

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Pacific Lutheran University
KPLU-FM
Tacoma, WA
53-01-N05217

A project to improve the operation and production facilities of KPLU-FM, Tacoma, WA, by purchasing equipment that includes a tower, antennas, digital consoles, a router, and CD recorders and players.

Contact: Mr. Jeff Bauman
Phone (253) 536-5009
Federal Amount $ 131,277
Total Project Cost $ 262,555

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Spokane Public Radio Inc.
KPBX/KIBX and KSFC
Spokane, WA
53-01-N05181

A project to improve the operation of KPBX-FM, Spokane, WA, by purchasing standby generators for the main studio location and for the transmitter site of KSFC-FM, also Spokane, WA.

Contact: Mr. Richard Kunkel
Phone (509) 328-5729
Federal Amount $ 27,862
Total Project Cost $ 37,150

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Washington State University
KWSU/KTNW Public Television
Pullman, WA
53-02-N05088

A project to improve the operation of station KTNW-TV, Richland, WA, providing service in southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon, by purchasing a standby generator.

Contact: Ms. Kathryn Dahmen
Phone (509) 335-6536
Federal Amount $ 11,298
Total Project Cost $ 22,596

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Washington State University
Northwest Public Radio
Pullman, WA
53-01-N05028

A project to improve the operation of stations KNWY-FM, Yakima, WA; KWWS-FM, Walla Walla, WA; KRFA-FM, Moscow, ID/Pullman, WA, and the program feed service of KNWR-FM, by purchasing standby generators.

Contact: Ms. Kathryn Dahmen
Phone (509) 335-6536
Federal Amount $ 20,121
Total Project Cost $ 40,242

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West Virginia
Pocahontas Communications Cooperative Corporation
WVMR
Dunmore, WV
54-01-N05018

A project to replace the transmitter of WVMR(AM), Dunmore, WV

Contact: Mr. Gibbs Kinderman
Phone (304) 799-6004
Federal Amount $ 47,997
Total Project Cost $ 64,297

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West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority
West Virginia Public Radio
Charleston, WV
54-01-N05020

A project to activate radio translators in Martinsburg and Wheeling, WV.

Contact: Mr. Bill Acker
Phone (304) 556-4905
Federal Amount $ 128,234
Total Project Cost $ 256,469

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Wisconsin
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
WHA Television
Madison, WI
55-02-N05133

A project to purchase a portable HDTV remote package and an HDTV videotape editing system for WHA-TV, Madison, WI.

Contact: Mr. Malcolm Brett
Phone (608) 263-9598
Federal Amount $ 178,892
Total Project Cost $ 357,785

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Milwaukee Area Technical College District Board
WMVS/WMVT
Milwaukee, WI
55-04-N05126

A project to establish an interactive distance learning network through the newly designated Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum within the City of Milwaukee and surrounding areas by purchasing transmitter/receiver systems, antennas, a tower, routers, and servers.

Contact: Mr. Ellis Bromberg
Phone (414) 297-7661
Federal Amount $ 440,000
Total Project Cost $ 1,100,000

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White Pine Community Broadcasting, Inc.
WXPR Public Radio
Rhinelander, WI
55-01-N05040

A project to replace the transmitter and antenna of WXPR-FM, Rhinelander, WI, and digitize its STL to eliminate a hop site.

Contact: Mr. Robert Fiocchi
Phone (715) 362-6000
Federal Amount $ 215,300
Total Project Cost $ 293,420

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Wisconsin Educational Communications Board

Madison, WI
55-03-N05132

A planning project to study the potential for statewide distance learning services in Wisconsin through next-generation interactive Educational Broadband Service (EBS) frequencies currently used for Instructional Televison Fixed Service (ITFS) distribution.

Contact: Ms. Wendy Wink
Phone (608) 264-9676
Federal Amount $ 55,770
Total Project Cost $ 74,360

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