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Ocean Shores radio board begins planning for tower move as lease, site vulnerabilities loom
Summary
Board members discussed looming lease costs at the current tower site, potential new sites including a CenturyLink/Quest tower, regulatory reviews (FAA, FCC, SEPA), estimated costs and timelines, and the need to start planning now to avoid a coverage gap.
Ocean Shores radio board members debated how to replace or relocate the station transmitter after learning the current tower lease will not be sustainable long-term and the city must plan now for alternatives.
Board members said the station faces rising tower rental costs and uncertain availability of the existing site. The board discussed several potential options: negotiate with American Tower, investigate the CenturyLink/Quest tower in town, or build a new tower on city-controlled land. Members noted the station’s long-term finances are not yet sufficient to absorb higher lease costs.
The discussion focused on timing, costs and regulatory steps. Board members described three planning paths: (1) move to an existing tower and possibly raise antenna height, (2) build a new tower on…
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