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In January 2007, KRTU
began planning for the largest single upgrade and improvement project to
its facilities since 1985. The project included complete
renovations of on-air and production studios, the creation of new studio
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cutting-edge technology
upgrades, digital-router infrastructure, and improvements to the
existing analogue transmitters as well as the addition of a new HD
transmitter and antenna.
Planning proceeded throughout the spring, and by May 2007 the equipment,
designs, and timeline were all approved.
On May 27, 2007, the day
after our annual Miles Davis Birthday Broadcast, KRTU on-air operations
moved to an alternate broadcast location for the first time in 22 years.
Broadcast continued from this temporary on-air booth over the summer
while studio renovations, custom furniture construction and new
equipment installation took place. Broadcast resumed in the
completely rebuilt KRTU On-Air Studio on October 20, 2007, just one day
before the Coleman Hawkins Birthday Broadcast. |
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Trinity University
President Dr. John Brazil and Jim Jamison, AT&T Director of External
Affairs, officially opened the new studios and commenced HD broadcast
during a special on-air ceremony on April 30, 2008.
This project was made
possible only through the support of the AT&T Foundation and the
continuing assistance of Trinity University. The commitment of
both organizations to education and local arts enrichment is
demonstrated by this grant of almost $300,000. |
