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Ocean Shores board weighs moving KOSW transmitter to central-office tower to cut rent
Summary
Ocean Shores radio board members discussed moving the KOSW transmitter from a leased hilltop tower that costs roughly $3,400 a month to a tower at the central office behind the IGA managed by Vertical Bridge, a change members said could lower monthly rent and create an alternate backup site for city communications.
Ocean Shores radio board members discussed moving the KOSW transmitter from their current leased tower to a tower at the central office behind the IGA that is managed by Vertical Bridge, a change board members said could substantially lower monthly rent and provide an alternate backup location for city communications.
Board member Marty said his initial conversations with the tower manager indicated the company "would allow a 5 year initial term" and that "they typically charge $700 a month" for sites in the station's power class. Marty said those terms make it likely the stationcould reduce site rent to "less than $1,000 a month." He also recommended commissioning a technical feasibility study and a structural engineering review before filing any FCC…
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