Neighbors are asking the FCC not to grant the station permits it needs.
By Jeff Switzer, Herald Writer
After years of rancor and debate, construction has begun on four KRKO radio towers south of Snohomish, with plans to begin broadcasting in January.
The towers the tallest measuring 349 feet and the other three each 199 feet tall are expected to send 1380-AM's radio signals for dozens of miles around.
Once operational, the station will increase its broadcasting power tenfold, from 5,000 watts to 50,000 watts.
"We're going to be able to get inside buildings better," said Andy Skotdal, KRKO general manager. "We're going to reach commuters who are coming home from Bellevue and Seattle much better. We're trying to reach the locals."
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By Jeff Switzer, Herald Writer
After years of rancor and debate, construction has begun on four KRKO radio towers south of Snohomish, with plans to begin broadcasting in January.
The towers the tallest measuring 349 feet and the other three each 199 feet tall are expected to send 1380-AM's radio signals for dozens of miles around.
Once operational, the station will increase its broadcasting power tenfold, from 5,000 watts to 50,000 watts.
"We're going to be able to get inside buildings better," said Andy Skotdal, KRKO general manager. "We're going to reach commuters who are coming home from Bellevue and Seattle much better. We're trying to reach the locals."
Read additional on KRKO project at HeraldNet
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20070901/NEWS01/109010033/0/news01