DOUGLAS FOUNDATION DONATES LOW POWER AM RADIO

Posted by Geri Ventura -

10/23/08 - The Montecito Fire Protection District held a reception on Sunday, October 12, 2008 to thank the Douglas Foundation for their donation of a low power AM radio to the Fire District. Kirk and Anne Douglas attended the reception on behalf of their foundation. They stated that they were pleased to be able to help the community and were very impressed with the system that was purchased.

The Douglas Foundation approached the Fire District last year, asking what they could do to support the Fire District. At that time, the District had been researching low power AM radio stations after a recommendation from the Grand Jury. The Grand Jury recommended the District install a low power radio station to provide the community with additional means of providing emergency information.

The Fire District had budgeted for a system, but with the help from the Douglas Foundation, we were able to purchase an upgraded system that included options to modify the play list remotely via the internet and telephone. The Montecito Water and Sanitary Districts, and MERRAG also provided support in seeing the 10 watt low power transmitter installed. The radio transmitter is located at Montecito Fire District Station 1, 595 San Ysidro Road. The antenna is located next to Station 1, on Montecito Water District property.

Montecito residents can now tune to 1680 AM when they need to find emergency information. The radio station will instruct residents regarding emergencies or emanate dangers during wildfires, flash floods, and earthquakes as well as other emergencies. In addition, local information will be broadcast on the radio station, such as public meetings and local events.

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