1090 KULF R.I.P.

[JoeFM]

Had a chance to visit with the defacto owner of the KULF facility today. He has a court order granting him ownership of everything but the license to operate the station. He advised he thought he was switching off the station by turning off the computer; hence, that explains why it operated day and night with dead air. Our favorite FCC resident agent was the one who went out there to the site and actually powered down the Nautel transmitter. According to my contacts in Washington, the license was not renewed due to outstanding fees and will soon be cancelled (but everyone knows its really because Don Werlinger has disappeared).  The equipment is now for sale, with folks already expressing dibs on stuff in hope of a deep discount. Broadcasters: This is a prime example of what happens when you don't do the right thing!

[Purpledevil]

I expressed this in private, but it bears repeating. I, for one, am so glad that Lee Dittert didn't live to see this happen to his beloved Radio 1090 KACO. It was once a tremendous asset to Austin County, as a 250 watt daytimer just west of Bellville. Small, hometown grown and hometown serving station. I never thought I'd say it, but the facility was in better hands while Roy Henderson was the steward. It may have been off the air all the time, but at least he didn't lose the license altogether. 

 

For shame, Don Werlinger. I hope when they catch you, they throw away the damn key. You should never have the opportunity to be associated with another broadcast facility again. Ever.