SOCAL FIRES BRING TWO STATIONS TOGETHER Mike Boyle – Radio and Records In what can only be described as an unprecedented offering during trying times, Lincoln Financial Group alternative KBZT (FM94/9)/San Diego handed over its frequency Tuesday morning (Oct. 23) to crosstown NPR affiliate KPBS in an effort to continue providing the local community with news and updates on the numerous fires currently burning throughout Southern California, displacing well over 350,000 people and destroying KPBS's transmitter.
"Getting timely information to San Diego residents is our top priority at this time," said FM 94/9 VP/GM Darrel Goodin. "Here at FM 94/9, we have the utmost respect for KPBS and the great job that they do with news and information."
Before handing over their airwaves to KPBS, FM 94/9 personality Tommy Hough said to the station's listeners, "These are extraordinary times, and this is an extraordinary situation. It's in everyone's best interest to hand over our airwaves to KPBS."
"This is a perfect example of how during times of crisis, the community can join together for the greater good," said KPBS PD John Decker. "We're grateful that our friends at FM 94/9 have given us the opportunity to continue to inform the San Diego community with our public service."
In addition to the FM94/9 simulcast, KPBS's radio broadcasts are still streaming on KPBS.org, as well as on 97.7 FM in Calexico. |