Big Sur translator moves to 95.3 on Tuesday 9/29
Next Tuesday, September 29, KUSP’s Big Sur translator will move from 105.9 FM to 95.3 FM.
The change in frequency is necessary because the FCC has authorized a new commercial FM station on 105.9 in that part of Monterey County. FM translators, which are the kind of broadcasting facilities we have in Big Sur (as well as in Palo Colorado Canyon, Hollister/Gilroy, and Los Gatos/Saratoga/Campbell and vicinity), are “secondary” services — which means that if the FCC adds a new full-power station to the FM band that might receive interference from us, we have to get out of their way.
Thankfully, our consulting engineer, Don Mussell, identified another slot we could move to under the rules, and we will be making that move this coming Tuesday.
There may be minor coverage differences between the 105.9 and the 95.3 signals, but they should not be significant.
If you have friends or associates in the Big Sur area, you can help us spread the word about the change. FM listening options are few in and around Big Sur, and we sure don’t want anyone to be left behind. Especially since we’re close to the start of our Fall Membership Drive (October 8)!