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KOSW station report: interference fixed, wildlife warnings and July 4 details
Summary
Station managers and volunteers reported an on-air interference issue resolved by power-cycling a codec, warned volunteers about bears and coyotes near the studio, announced a new DJ and July 4 plans, and noted veteran board member Marty will step down.
Station managers and volunteers updated the board on recent station operations: a technical interference issue was resolved, wildlife near the studio prompted safety reminders for volunteers, and staff outlined the July 4 event and a new DJ schedule. Longtime board member Marty also announced he will not seek reelection to his seat.
Butch, giving the station report, described wildlife encounters near the studio and cautioned volunteers to be aware. He said he "saw this really, really, really large, black bear" in the parking area and recounted seeing coyotes near trash receptacles. The report included several anecdotes to underline safety concerns for volunteers who access the station grounds.
Technical staff then summarized a recent interference problem that occurred over the air but not on the stream. Marty explained the issue lay with a digital interface device called a codec that converts the console's analog audio for the microwave hop to the transmitter site. He said the unit "had basically locked up" and that power-cycling it—"pull the power cord, wait 30 seconds, plug it back in"—"took off clean as a whistle." Marty said the immediate fix worked and that the station will replace the small wall-wart power supply when feasible; if the problem returns, they will focus on replacing the converter itself.
Staff also announced programming and event details. Butch said the city is mounting a July 4 event in the West Parking Lot from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with two live bands and that North Beach Independent Media will operate the beer garden. The report noted the West Parking Lot location is near the Tesla Superchargers and that the holiday falling on a Friday and a relatively high tide may increase traffic and beach access pressure.
Marty told the board this meeting would be his last as a regular board member and expressed gratitude for his years of service. "This is my last official, radio board meeting, as a regular board member," he said, and thanked station managers Butch and Trey for their work.
No formal board actions resulted from the station report; the items were recorded as informational updates and safety reminders for volunteers.
