File no: 03040, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, KWSO Radio, Kah-Nee-Ta Hamlets Rd., , Warm Springs, OR, 97761. Contact person: Mr. Bill Rhoades, phone: (541) 553-2013, e_mail: brhoades_97741@yahoo.com. Funds requested: $244,991. Total project cost: $326,657. A project to improve the operation of KWSO, 91.9 Mhz, Warm Springs, OR by purchasing production equipment including consoles, microphones, digital audio work stations, a hard drive storage system, digital-capable transmitter, exciter, and an audio processor/stereo generator.  The application requests $244,154, which is 75% of the total project cost of $326,657.  The station serves the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation and other communities in the north-central area of Oregon; approximately 26,200 people.

File no: 03041, University of Florida, , 2208 Weimer Hall, , Gainesville, FL, 32611. Contact person: Mr. Henri Pensis, phone: (352) 392-5200, e_mail: hpensis@wuft.org. Funds requested: $50,270. Total project cost: $100,541. A project to improve the transmission facilities of WUFT, 89.1 MHZ, Gainesville, FL, by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter.  The application requests $50,270, which is 50% of the total project cost of $100,541.  WUFT and its repeater, WJUF, Lecanto, serve a population of about 2,044,010.

File no: 03042, Georgia Public Telecom Commission, Georgia Public Broadcasting, 260 14th Street, NW, , Atlanta, GA, 30318-5360. Contact person: Mr. James Lyle, phone: (404) 685-2410, e_mail: jlyle@gpb.org. Funds requested: $607,036. Total project cost: $1,214,072. GPTV**s Digital-to-PC Rural Broadband service proposes to utilize the broadcast DTV infrastructure to datacast a highspeed WWW return path that will offer significant educational benefits to all Georgia schools (especially to technologically underserved

File no: 03043, Bethel Broadcasting, Incorporated, KYUK Radio, 640 Radio street, , Bethel, AK, 99559. Contact person: Mr. Ronald Daugherty, phone: (907) 543-3131, e_mail: ron@kyuk.org. Funds requested: $7,979. Total project cost: $10,638. A project to plan the extension of Native American Public Radio station KYUK, 640 AM, Bethel, AK to 14 unserved Yup'ik Eskimo villages on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in southwest Alaska.  The application proposes to determine how and where to relocate and replace the current transmission tower  in order to acheive maximum effectiveness and efficiency of a new transmitter.  Through  relocating and increasing it AM antenna height  the extended coverage area can be obtained.  The applicant requests $7,979, which is 75% of the total project cost of $10,638.  KYUK-AM serves an audience of 23,500. The project, when completed, would add an additional 5,000.

File no: 03044, KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio, , 4518 University Way NE, Suite 310, Seattle, WA, 98105-4535. Contact person: Mrs. Cheryl Kitchin, phone: (206) 221-2748, e_mail: ckitchin@kuow.org. Funds requested: $315,765. Total project cost: $631,530. A project to improve the operation of KUOW,  94.9 MHz,  Seattle, WA, by purchasing an analog transmitter, antenna, signal processor and STL .  The application requests $315,765, which is 50% of the total project cost of $631, 530.  KUOW serves a population of about 3 million people in the Seattle metropolitan area and western Washington.

File no: 03045, KEYA Public Radio, , Old Hospital Road, , Belcourt, ND, 58316. Contact person: Ms. Kimberly Thomas, phone: (701) 477-5686, e_mail: keya@utma.com. Funds requested: $56,934. Total project cost: $75,912. The applicant is requesting $56,934, which is 75% of the total project cost of $75,912 for replacement of transmitter, antenna remote control and deicing equipment.  KEYA-FM  serves an audience of 20,000 people.

File no: 03046, Pittsburg State University, KRPS-FM, 1701 S Broadway, , Pittsburg, KS, 66762. Contact person: Ms. Missi Kelly, phone: (620) 235-4288, e_mail: mlindsay@pittstate.edu. Funds requested: $55,104. Total project cost: $110,209. A project to improve the transmission facilities of KRPS, 89.9 MHZ, Pittsburg, KS by purchasing a transmitter, antenna, and transmission line.  The application requests $55,104, which is 50% of the total project cost of $110,209.  KRPS serves an audience of 333,046.

File no: 03047, Colorado State University, KCSU, Office of Sponsored Programs, 408 University Services Center, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-2002. Contact person: Mr. Mario Caballero Jr, phone: (970) 491-6643, e_mail: mpcab@lamar.colostate.edu. Funds requested: $43,283. Total project cost: $86,566. A project to improve the transmission facilities of KCSU, 90.5 MHZ, Ft. Collins, CO by purchasing a transmitter, antenna, STL and related transmission equipment.  The application requests $43,283, which is 50% of the total project cost of $86,566.  KCSU serves some 236,849 people in the north-central part of Colorado.

File no: 03048, Florida Institute of Technology, WFIT Radio, 150 West University Boulevard, , Melbourne, FL, 32901. Contact person: Ms. Terri Wright, phone: (321) 674-8140, e_mail: twright@fit.edu. Funds requested: $17,205. Total project cost: $34,410. A project to improve the production capabilities of WFIT, 89.5 MHz, Melbourne, FL, by purchasing two audio consoles.  The application requests $17,205, which is 50% of the total project cost of $34,410.  WFIT  serves a population of about 223,000.

File no: 03049, Iowa State University, WOI Radio, 2022 Communications Building, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011-3241. Contact person: Mr. William McGinley, phone: (515) 294-9478, e_mail: mcginley@iastate.edu. Funds requested: $291,190. Total project cost: $388,254. Establish first-service public radio in south east Iowa for over 70,000 previously unserved persons by constructing an FM station in the Ottumwa area. The applicant is requesting $291,190, which is 75% of the total project cost of $388,254.  The application proposes to purchase Transmitter, antenna, transmission line, tower, shelter, audio console, racks, cd players, dat recorders, audiovault terminal, digital STL system, test and monitoring equipment.   The proposed project would  increase the service audience by adding 70,719  persons.

File no: 03050, Iowa State University, WOI Radio, 2022 Communications Bldg, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011-3241. Contact person: Mr. William McGinley, phone: (515) 294-9478, e_mail: mcginley@iastate.edu. Funds requested: $31,765. Total project cost: $63,530. A project to complete newly activated KWOI-FM, in Carroll, Iowa by replacing originally requested off-air pick up technology with fiber optic and digital STL ad remote control equipment.  The project will also purchase an audio console, cabinetry, racks, mini-dick recorders, DAT recorders, monitors, and audio workstation for establish a limited local origination studio at a high school.  The applicant is requesting $31,765, which is 50% of the total project cost of $63,530.

File no: 03051, Public Bdcstg Council of Central New York, WCNY FM, 506 Old Liverpool Road, P.O. Box 2400, Syracuse, NY, 13220. Contact person: Mr. William Storm, phone: (315) 453-2424, e_mail: . Funds requested: $93,680. Total project cost: $234,200. A project to improve WCNY-FM, 91.3 MHz, Syracuse, NY, by purchasing control room equipment including audio consoles, audio vaults, non-linear editing system, DAT recorders, cabinets and miscellaneous equipment.  The applicant requests $93,680, which is 40% of the total project cost of $234,200.  WCNY serves a population of about 1.8 million.

File no: 03052, Georgia Public Telecom Commission, Georgia Public Broadcasting, 260 14th Street, NW, , Atlanta, GA, 30318-5360. Contact person: Mr. James Lyle, phone: (404) 685-2410, e_mail: jlyle@gpb.org. Funds requested: $315,564. Total project cost: $631,128. A project to improve the transmission facilities of WSVH, 91.1 MHz, Savannah, GA, by purchasing a digital compatible transmitter, directional antenna, tower strengthening, remote control, STL, and test equipment.  The application requests $315,564, which is 50% of the total project cost of $631,128.  WSVH serves a population of about 654,759 and is part of Georgia Public Radio, headquartered in Atlanta and licensed to the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission.  The new transmission equipment would be installed on the GPTC TV tower at Pembroke, GA.

File no: 03053, Capital Community Broadcasting, Inc., KTOO-FM, 360 Egan Drive, , Juneau, AK, 99801-1748. Contact person: Mr. Bill Legere, phone: (907) 586-1670, e_mail: bill@ktoo.org. Funds requested: $32,955. Total project cost: $43,941. A project to improve the transmission facility of KTOO-FM, 104.4 MHZ, Juneau, AK by replacing a broadcast transmitter and antenna system for KTOO-FM.  The applicant is requesting $32,955, which is 75% of the total project cost of $43,941.  KTOO-FM serves an audience of 35,000.

File no: 03054, Fort Stanton, Inc., Community Radio, 2117 Sudderth Drive, Suite 16, , Ruidoso, NM, 88345. Contact person: Mr. Richard Weber, phone: (505) 430-5423, e_mail: dick@zianet.com. Funds requested: $47,309. Total project cost: $94,618. A project to activate a new LPFM public radio station, KEDU, 105.5 MHz,  Fort Stanton, NM to provide first  local service to 19,700 people in  southern New Mexico.  The application requests $47,309, which is 50% of the total project cost of $94,618.  The project would include a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, STL,  EAS, and production equipment.

File no: 03055, Nevada Public Radio Corporation, KNPR, 1289 S. Torrey Pines, , Las Vegas, NV, 89146. Contact person: Mr. Lamar Marchese, phone: (702) 258-9895, e_mail: lamar@knpr.org. Funds requested: $195,160. Total project cost: $390,320. This is a project to activate a new public radio station at 88.9 MHz (KCNV) in Las Vegas, while moving transmitter operations of existing station KNPR.  This project would bring first service to an estimated 21,000 people, and provide a second service to

File no: 03056, West Marin Community Radio, KWMR, P.O. Box 1262, 11431 State Route One  #8, Pt. Reyes Station, CA, 94956. Contact person: Ms. Kay Clements, phone: (415) 663-8068, e_mail: Kay@KWMR.org. Funds requested: $48,975. Total project cost: $65,475. A project to improve the transmission facilities of KWMR, 90.5 MHz, Point Reyes Station, CA, correct signal interference and expand the station's coverage area by relocating the antenna and purchasing studio-transmitter link equipment.  The project will also improve the production capabilities by purchasing a digital console, CD and minidisk players and related equipment.  The application requests $48,975, which is 74.8% of the total project cost of $65,475.  KWMR serves a population of approximately 5,000 people.

File no: 03057, Pacific e-Commerce Development Corp., , P.O. Box 148, , Pago Pago, AS, 96799. Contact person: Ms. Andra Samoa, phone: (684) 644-2772, e_mail: andras@aspower.com. Funds requested: $244,268. Total project cost: $244,268. A project to establish an origination and distribution platform by purchasing server components for web-based distance learning content online through fiber optic interconnections to distance education consortium member sites that include educational institutions, government centers and medical facilities in American Samoa and to PEACESAT sites, for distance education courses and training materials. The application requests $244,268, which is 100% of the total project cost for the servers and accompanying equipment.

File no: 03058, PSS Central Office, , Retirement Fund Building, 3rd Fl, Capitol Hill, Saipan, MP, 96950. Contact person: Ms. Louise Concepcion, phone: (670) 664-3710, e_mail: louise@pss.cnmi.mp. Funds requested: $173,666. Total project cost: $173,666. A project to establish an origination and distribution platform by purchasing server components for web-based, distance learning content online through fiber optic interconnections to schools and learning centers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and to PEACESAT sites, for K-12 coursework and in-service teacher training. The application requests $173,666, which is 100% of the total project cost for the servers and accompanying equipment.

File no: 03059, The KBOO Foundation, KBOO Community Radio, 20 SE 8th Ave, , Portland, OR, 97214. Contact person: Mr. Arthur Davis, phone: (503) 231-8032, e_mail: membership@kboo.org. Funds requested: $31,884. Total project cost: $63,769. KBOO**s main broadcast transmitter is 24 years old and prone to failure.  We will replace the old transmitter with a new, solid-state transmitter.

File no: 03060, Mt. Hood Community College, KMHD-FM, 26000 SE Stark St., , Gresham, OR, 97030. Contact person: Mr. Doug Sweet, phone: (503) 491-7233, e_mail: sweetd@mhcc.edu. Funds requested: $233,940. Total project cost: $311,920. The project requests the replacement of primary broadcast equipment including essential transmitter, air chain, and studio equipment for station KMHD, Gresham, Oregon. Transmitter replacement arises from a land-lord mandated move of transmitter building

File no: 03061, Western IowaTech Community College, KWIT-FM, 4647 Stone Ave., PO Box 5199, Sioux City, IA, 51102-5199. Contact person: Mrs. Gretchen Gondek, phone: (712) 274-6406, e_mail: gondekg@witcc.com. Funds requested: $49,721. Total project cost: $99,442. A project to improve the production capability of KWIT, 90.3 MHZ, Sioux City, IA by purchasing digital audio equipment, including consoles for its control room and production room, a router, CD players, equipment racks, digital generator, and digital monitor.  The applicant is requesting $49,721, which is 50% of the total project cost of $99,442.   KWIT-FM serves as audience of 360,000.

File no: 03062, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, , 104 Cadek Hall, 615 McCallie Ave, , Chattanooga, TN, 37403-2598. Contact person: Dr. John McCormack, phone: (423) 425-4756, e_mail: john-mccormack@utc.edu. Funds requested: $57,284. Total project cost: $119,568. A project to convert WUTC, 89.5 MHz, Chattanooga, TN, to digital transmission by purchasing an IBOC transmitter. The application requests $57,284, which is 48% of the total project cost of $119,568.  WUTC serves a population of about 1 million.

File no: 03063, South Carolina ETV Commission, South Carolina Educational Radio, 1101 George Rogers Boulevard, , Columbia, SC, 29201. Contact person: Mr. Paul Zweimiller, phone: (803) 737-3409, e_mail: zweimill@scetv.org. Funds requested: $147,243. Total project cost: $294,486. A project to improve the broadcast signal of WRJA-FM, 88.1 MHz, Sumter, SC, by replacing the transmitter, antenna, line and monitoring equipment.  The applicant requests $147,234, which is 50% of the total project cost of $294,486.  WRJA serves a population of more than 925,000 people.

File no: 03064, Your Public Radio Corporation, WYPR-FM, 2216 N. Charles St., , Baltimore, MD, 21218. Contact person: Mr. Anthony Brandon, phone: (410) 235-1065, e_mail: tbrandon@wypr.org. Funds requested: $111,600. Total project cost: $223,200. A project to improve the production facilities of WYPR, 88.1 MHz, Baltimore, MD, by replacing the STL and studio equipment including audio console, router, tape decks, DAT recorders, cassettes, speakers, and headphones.  The applicant requests $111,600, which is 50% of the total project cost of $223,200.  WYPR serves a population of more than 158,000 people.

File no: 03065, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Lehigh Carbon Community College, 4525 Education Park Drive, , Schnecksville, PA, 18078-2598. Contact person: Ms. Ann Bieber, phone: (610) 799-1581, e_mail: abieber@lccc.edu. Funds requested: $100,000. Total project cost: $134,012. A planning project to investigate the capabilities and compatibility of the telecommunications infrastructure used by the public service and first responder partners included in northeast Pennsylvania's proposed Regional Safety Training Center at Lehigh Carbon Community College, to determine the integration of appropriate technologies for a unified and coordinated center for the distribution of distance education and training statewide, and possibly nationally. The application requests $100,000, which is 74.6% of the total project cost of $134,012.

File no: 03066, University of Northern Iowa, KUNI/KHKE, 324 Communication Arts Center, , Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0359. Contact person: Ms. Barbara Reid, phone: (319) 273-6325, e_mail: barbara.reid@uni.edu. Funds requested: $61,637. Total project cost: $82,183. A project to extend the broadcast service of KUNI, Cedar Falls, IA by establishing a repeater FM station on 90.1 MHz to serve Dubuque, IA.  The applicant is requesting $61,637, which is 75% of the total project cost of $82,183.  The applicant proposes to purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, remote control, equipment shelter, monitoring equipment, and associated equipment.  This project would increase the KUNI-FM audience by 86,490.

File no: 03067, University of Northern Iowa, KUNI/KHKE, 324 Communication Arts Center, , Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0359. Contact person: Ms. Barbara Reid, phone: (319) 273-6325, e_mail: barbara.reid@uni.edu. Funds requested: $95,632. Total project cost: $127,510. Provide a first service FM signal to Ottumwa, Iowa.  Proposed station to be a repeater station of CPB qualified, NPR station KUNI, Cedar Falls, Iowa.  The applicant is requesting $95,632, which is 75% of the total project cost of $127,510.  The applicant proposes to purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, STL system, remote control, test and monitoring equipment.  This project would add an additional audience of 39,100.

File no: 03068, University of Northern Iowa, KUNI/KHKE, 324 Communication Arts Center, , Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0359. Contact person: Ms. Barbara Reid, phone: (319) 273-6325, e_mail: barbara.reid@uni.edu. Funds requested: $157,426. Total project cost: $314,853. Provide an FM signal to Bettendorf, Iowa.  Proposed station to be a repeater station of CPB qualified, NPR station KUNI, Cedar Falls, Iowa.  The application requests $157,426, which is 50% of the total project cost of $314,853.  The applicant proposes to purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, FCC study, shelter, test and monitoring equipment.  This project would increase the KUNI-FM audience by an additional 342,295.

File no: 03069, University of Northern Iowa, KUNI/KHKE, 324 Communication Arts Center, , Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0359. Contact person: Ms. Barbara Reid, phone: (319) 273-6325, e_mail: barbara.reid@uni.edu. Funds requested: $47,522. Total project cost: $63,363. A project to extend the broadcast service of KUNI, Cedar Falls, IA by establishing a repeater FM station on 89.5 MHz in Oskaloosa, IA.  The application requests $47,522, which is 75% of the total project cost of $63,363.  The applicant proposes to purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, test and monitoring equipment.  This project would add 14,979 additional audience to KUNI-FM.

File no: 03070, University of Northern Iowa, KUNI/KHKE, 324 Communication Arts Center, , Cedar Falls, IA, 50614-0359. Contact person: Ms. Barbara Reid, phone: (319) 273-6325, e_mail: barbara.reid@uni.edu. Funds requested: $44,080. Total project cost: $58,774. A project to extend the broadcast service of KUNI, Cedar Falls, IA by establishing a repeater FM station on 88.1 MHz in Fairfield, IA.  The application requests $44,080, which is 75% of the total project cost of $58,774 to purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, equipment shelter, test and monitoring equipment. This project would increase the KUNI-FM audience by 13,147.

File no: 03071, Syracuse University, WAER, 215 University Place, , Syracuse, NY, 13244-2110. Contact person: Mr. Joseph Lee, phone: (315) 443-4021, e_mail: jblee01@syr.edu. Funds requested: $64,950. Total project cost: $129,900. A project to improve the production and broadcast capabilities of WAER-FM, 88.3 MHz, Syracuse, NY, by purchasing digitial audio consoles, signal router, automation equipment, digital editing machine and studio speakers.  The applicant requests $64,950, which is 50 % of the total project cost of $129,900.  WAER serves a population of more than 536,000 people.

File no: 03072, WQED Multimedia, WQED FM, 4802 Fifth Avenue, , Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-2957. Contact person: Mr. James Cunningham III, phone: (412) 622-1541, e_mail: jcunning@wqed.org. Funds requested: $74,971. Total project cost: $149,943. A project to improve the operation of WQED-FM, 89.3 MHz, Pittsburgh, PA, by replacing the digital audio work stations.  The applicant requests $74,972, which is 50% of the total project cost of $149,943.  WQED serves a population of more than 2.3 million people.

File no: 03073, WITF, Inc, WITF FM, 1982 Locust Lane, , Harrisburg, PA, 17109. Contact person: Mr. Gregory Poland, phone: (717) 221-2995, e_mail: greg_poland@witf.org. Funds requested: $14,250. Total project cost: $28,500. A project to improve the operation of WITF-FM, 89.5 MHz, Harrisburg, PA, by replacing the non-linear editing system.  The applicant requests $14,250, which is 50% of the total project cost of $28,500.  WITF serves a population of more than 1.5 million people.

File no: 03074, WITF, Inc, WITF FM, 1982 Locust Lane, , Harrisburg, PA, 17109. Contact person: Mr. Gregory Poland, phone: (717) 221-2995, e_mail: greg_poland@witf.org. Funds requested: $82,850. Total project cost: $165,700. A project to improve the facilities of WITF-FM, 89.5 MHz, Harrisburg, PA, by replacing the STL and production and control room equipment including audio consoles, CD players, and DAT recorders.  The applicant requests $82,850, which is 50% of the total project cost of $165,700.  WITF serves a population of over 1.5 million people.

File no: 03075, Central Missouri State University, Broadcasting Services, Administration 202, , Warrensburg, MO, 64093-5001. Contact person: Dr. Donald Peterson, phone: (660) 543-4155, e_mail: dpeterson@kmos.cmsu.edu. Funds requested: $63,045. Total project cost: $126,090. Central Missouri State University seeks funding assistancee to replace the KTBG radio transmitter with a digital-compatible transmitter and outdated studio-to-transmitter link (STL) and remote control system, in an effort to provide a more robust and reliable program service, as the sole local provider of public radio programming in the west-central Missouri area. The applicant requests$63,045, which is 50% of the total project cost of 126,090.  The applicant is proposes to buy a traansmitter,  and remote control.  KTBG-FM serves an audience of 568,025.

File no: 03076, Evergreen Valley College, Community College, 3095 Yerba Buena Road, , San Jose, CA, 95135-1598. Contact person: Mrs. Adrienne Akinsete, phone: (408) 270-6450, e_mail: adrienne.akinsete@sjeccd.cc.ca.us. Funds requested: $395,754. Total project cost: $527,673. A project to establish two distance-learning classrooms in the Educational Technology Center of Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CA, with the capability of originating two-way interactive videoconferencing and coursework for distribution through the California Community College Satellite System, the Internet or via instructional video on an educational channel of the cable television system, with audio interaction.  The application requests $395,754, which is 75% of the total project cost of $527,673.

File no: 03077, Washington State University, Educational Telecommunications & Technology, PO Box 642530, 382 Murrow Center, Pullman, WA, 99164-2530. Contact person: Ms. Kathryn Dahmen, phone: (509) 335-6536, e_mail: dahmen@wsu.edu. Funds requested: $539,278. Total project cost: $719,038. A project to extend the coverage of Northwest Public Radio, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, by upgrading translators operating on 91.7 MHz in Chelan and on 88.1 MHz in Goldendale to full-power repeater stations; activating full-power repeater stations operating on 88.9 MHz in Chehalis and on 90.9 in Forks; and raising the power and changing the tower location for an existing station operating on 89.7 MHz in Mount Vernon.  The application requests $539,278, which is 75% of the total project cost of $719,038.  The project will provide first public radio service to about 184,721 people and additional service to about 3 million people .

File no: 03078, University of North Carolina, WUNC Radio, 120 Friday Center Drive, , Chapel Hill, NC, 27517-9495. Contact person: Joan Rose, phone: (919) 962-9150, e_mail: JSROSE@WUNC.ORG. Funds requested: $98,400. Total project cost: $196,800. A project to improve the broadcast signal of WUNC-FM, 91.5 MHz, Chapel Hill, NC by replacing the analog transmitter, installing an Emergency Generator and an equipment shelter.  The applicant requests $98,400, which is 50% of the total project cost of $196,800.  WUNC provides service to more than 2.3 million people.

File no: 03079, Centenary College of Louisiana, KSCL Radio Station, P.O. Box 41188, 2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport, LA, 71134-1188. Contact person: Dr. Katherine Fell, phone: (318) 869-5021, e_mail: kfell@centenary.edu. Funds requested: $70,127. Total project cost: $140,255. A project to expand the broadcast area of KSCL, 91.3 MHz, Shreveport, LA by purchasing a transmitter,  antenna, transmission line, STL system, tower, LNB, demodulator, test and monitoring equipment.  The application requests $70,127, which is 50% of the $140,255 total project cost.  KSCL-FM currently serves an audience of 1,500.

File no: 03080, University of North Carolina, WUNC Radio, 120 Friday Center Drive, , Chapel Hill, NC, 27517-9495. Contact person: Joan Rose, phone: (919) 962-9150, e_mail: JSROSE@WUNC.ORG. Funds requested: $151,450. Total project cost: $302,900. A project to improve the operation of WUNC, 91.5 MHz, Chapel Hill, NC, by replacing production equipment inlcuding the routing switcher, the audio console, and the digital storage system.  the applicant requests $151,450, which is 50% of the total project cost of $302,900.  WUNC, WRQM, 90.9 MHz (Rocky Mount) and WUND, 88.9 MHz (Columbia) serve a population of more than 2.4 million people.

File no: 03081, The University of Oklahoma, KGOU Radio, 780 Van Vleet Oval, , Norman, OK, 73019-2034. Contact person: Ms. Karen Holp, phone: (405) 325-3388, e_mail: kholp@ou.edu. Funds requested: $374,232. Total project cost: $498,977. The University of Oklahoma requests funding to assist in the construction of a satellite (repeater) public radio station to provide first service to 7 counties in northwestern Oklahoma, covering 16,500 square miles and 38,000 people.  The applicant is requesting $374,232, which is 75% of the total project cost of $498,977.  The applicant ptoposes to purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, shelter, tower upgrade,dehydrator, remote control with computer, audio processor and associated equipment.

File no: 03082, Northeastern Pennsylvaina ETV Assn, NA, 100 WVIA Way, , Pittston, PA, 18640. Contact person: Mr. Arthur Kelly, phone: (570) 602-1120, e_mail: Bill_Kelly@wvia.pbs.org. Funds requested: $31,279. Total project cost: $62,559. A project to improve the operation of WVIA-FM, 89.9 MHz, Pittston, PA, by purchasing a routing switcher and two digital audio consoles.  The applicant requests $31,279, which is 50% of the total project cost of $62,559.  WVIA and its satellite station, WVYA (Williamsport) serve a population of more than 1 million people.

File no: 03083, Washington State University, Educational Telecommunications & Technology, PO Box 642530, 382 Murrow Center, Pullman, WA, 99164-2530. Contact person: Ms. Kathryn Dahmen, phone: (509) 335-6536, e_mail: dahmen@wsu.edu. Funds requested: $115,565. Total project cost: $231,130. A project to improve the operation of Northwest Public Radio, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, by upgrading its automation system at the master control facility for the network at KWSU-FM, Pullman,  by purchasing software, workstations, file servers, and  an uninterruped power system.  The application requests $115,565, which is 50% of the total project cost of $231,130.  The project will provide automation services for the 13 station, 2 program stream service of the Northwest Public Radio Network, which serves some 1,116,000 people throughout central and eastern Washington   .

File no: 03084, Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc., KSKA FM, 3877 University Drive, , Anchorage, AK, 99508. Contact person: Mr. Paul Stankavich, phone: (907) 263-9477, e_mail: paul@kakm.org. Funds requested: $281,538. Total project cost: $375,385. A project to improve the production capability of KSKA-FM, 91.1 MHZ, Anchorage, AK.  The application requests $281,538, which is 75% of the total project cost of $375,385.  The applicant requests funds to  purchase an Audio compressor/limiter, audio monitors, mixer, meters, connectors, digital converter, digital sound cards,  8 CD recorders, audio console, racks, LCD displays, headphones, microphones, stands, telephone hybrid on-air system, timer, UPS, and associated equipment.  KSKA-FM serves an audience of 350,000.

File no: 03085, Ohio University, WOUB Radio Network, 9 South College Street, , Athens, OH, 45701. Contact person: Ms. Carolyn Lewis, phone: (740) 593-4783, e_mail: lewisc3@ohio.edu. Funds requested: $125,685. Total project cost: $251,370. A project to improve the operation of WOUB-FM, 91.3 MHz, Athens, OH, by purchasing audio storage, news editing system, console, CD recorder, and RDAT recorders.  The application requests $125,685, which is 50% of the total project cost of $251,370.  WOUB-FM and its repeaters - - WOUB, 1340 KHz, Athens; WOUC, 89.l MHz, Cambridge; WOUH, 91.9 MHz, Chillicothe; WOUL, 89.1 MHz, Ironton; and WOUZ, 90.1 MHz, Zanesville - - serve a population of about 1,545,000.  The stations are known collectively as the WOUB Radio Network.

File no: 03086, Northeast Public Radio, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio, 318 Central Avenue, , Albany, NY, 12206. Contact person: Mr. David Galletly, phone: (518) 465-5233, e_mail: david@wamc.org. Funds requested: $42,709. Total project cost: $85,419. A project to improve the broadcast signal of WANC, 103.9 MHz, Ticonderoga, NY, by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter, remote control, audio processor and test equipment.  WANC is a repeater of WAMC, 90.3 MHz, in Albany.  WANC serves a population of more than 28,000 people.

File no: 03087, Fisk University, WFSK Radio, 1000 17th Avenue North, , Nashville, TN, 37208. Contact person: Mr. Washington Dobbins, phone: (615) 329-8754, e_mail: wdobbins@fisk.edu. Funds requested: $210,003. Total project cost: $278,052. A project to improve the operation of WFSK, 88.1 MHz, Nashville, TN, by purchasing DAT recorders, turntables, CD recorders and players, mini-disc recorders, cassette recorders, digital workstations, audio consoles, microphones, cart machines, non-linear editing systems, hard disk audio storage system, racks, jack panels, and cabinetry  The application requests $210,003, which is 75.5% of the total project cost of $278,052.  WFSK serves a population of about 600,000.

File no: 03088, Boise State University, Boise State Radio, 1910 University Drive, MS-1916, Boise, ID, 83725-1916. Contact person: Dr. James Paluzzi, phone: (208) 426-1984, e_mail: jpaluzzi@boisestate.edu. Funds requested: $76,141. Total project cost: $152,283. A project to activate a new public radio repeater station operating on 91.1 MHz, in Sun Valley, ID, to serve the Wood River Valley, encompassing Sun Valley, Hailey, and Ketchum.  The project would include a digital-capable transmitter, antenna, transmission line, and inter-city relay/STL and related equipment  The applicant requests $76,141, which is 50% of the $152,283 total project cost.  The station would provide first service to some 6,200 people and added service to some 750 people.

File no: 03089, Douglas Public Schools, Douglas High School, 21 Davis Street, , Douglas, MA, 01516. Contact person: Mrs. Laurie Keating, phone: (508) 476-3332, e_mail: lkeating@douglas.k12.ma.us. Funds requested: $68,259. Total project cost: $111,459. A project to establish a nonbroadcast production facility at Douglas High School, Douglas, MA, to originate distance learning and instructional services for intra-district distribution through the Douglas Public Schools'  educational access channel on the local cable television system. The application requests $68,259, which is 61.24% of the total project cost of $111,459.

File no: 03090, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Television and Radio Services, 7140 SW Macadam Avenue, , Portland, OR, 97219-3013. Contact person: Mr. John Galmiche, phone: (503) 293-1987, e_mail: Jack_Galmiche@opb.org. Funds requested: $30,000. Total project cost: $60,000. Oregon Public Broadcasting seeks funding assistance to replace its current aging, deteriorating and obsolete on-air audio console with a digital broadcast console that will serve OPB**s AM and FM radio stations throughout Oregon.

File no: 03091, Nectar Arts and Communications Group, , 4842 Park Springs Road, , Pelham, NC, 27311. Contact person: Mr. Robert Donaghey, phone: (336) 388-9557, e_mail: backhome@mindspring.com. Funds requested: $218,152. Total project cost: $290,870. A project to activate a new public radio station operating on 91.7 MHz in Yanceyville, NC, that will provide first public radio service to more than 100,000 residents of Caswell County and parts of Person County.  The application requests $218,152, which is 75% of the total project cost of $290,870

File no: 03092, Equal Representation of Media Advocacy, , 528 Ninth Street, , Alamosa, CO, 81101. Contact person: Mr. Michael Clifford, phone: (719) 589-9057, e_mail: genman@krza.org. Funds requested: $161,238. Total project cost: $214,985. A project to extend the coverage of KRZA, 88.7 MHz, Alamosa, Co by activating 5 translators at  Saguache, Creede, South Fork,Co and  Picuris and Resque, NM.  The project would also purchase main studio equipment including a remote control, audio console, and a digital audio storage system.  The application requests $161,238, which is 75% of the total project cost of $214,985.  The project would provide first service to approximately 24,000 people and added service to 130,000 people in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.

File no: 03093, Gallup Public Radio, Inc., , 200 College Road, , Gallup, NM, 87301. Contact person: Mr. Frank Bosler, phone: (505) 863-7626, e_mail: kglp@kglp.org. Funds requested: $40,987. Total project cost: $54,649. A project to improve the operation of KGLP, 91.7 MHz, Gallup, NM by purchasing interconnection equipment including an FM relay receiver and an STL system.  The project would also purchase studio equipment including an audio console, CD players and recorders, a microphone and microphone processors.   KGLP provides the only public radio service to the Gallup area, approximately 33,175 persons.

File no: 03094, Utah State University, Utah Public Radio, 8505 Old Main Hill, , Logan, UT, 84322-8505. Contact person: Mr. Bryan Earl, phone: (435) 797-3107, e_mail: bryear@upr.usu.edu. Funds requested: $71,402. Total project cost: $142,805. A project to improve the operation of KUSU, 91.5 MHz, Logan UT by purchasing amplifiers/exciters and antennas for three translator sites, satellite receivers and  dishes for 9 sites, and a Ku-band satellite uplink, transceiver and spectrum analyzer for Logan origination.  The application requests $71,400, which is 50% of the total project cost of $142,805.  KUSU and its network of translators  serves a population of some 777,000 across Utah.

File no: 03095, Duquesne University, WDUQ-FM, 600 Forbes Ave, , Pittsburgh, PA, 15282-1240. Contact person: Mr. Scott Hanley, phone: (412) 396-6030, e_mail: hanley@wduq.org. Funds requested: $67,007. Total project cost: $134,015. A project to improve WDUQ, 90.5 MHz, Pittsburgh, PA, by replacing the transmitter, monitoring and test equipment.  The application requests $67,007, which is 50% of the total project cost of $134,015.  WDUQ serves a population of more than 2.2 million people.

File no: 03096, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Information Technology Department, 7474 S. Camino de Oeste, , Tucson, AZ, 85746. Contact person: Ms. Nancy Mager, phone: (520) 879-6323, e_mail: nmager@pascuayaquitribe.org. Funds requested: $47,776. Total project cost: $63,702. A project to activate a low-power FM public radio station on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation, xx MHz, in Arizona.  The application requests $47,776, which is 75% of the total project cost of $63,702.  The station will provide service to some 3,500 people on the Reservation.

File no: 03097, Radio Free Georgia Broadcasting, Inc, WRFG, 1083 Austin Ave, NE, , Atlanta, GA, 30307. Contact person: Mr. Wanique Shabazz, phone: (404) 523-3471, e_mail: info@wrfg.org. Funds requested: $150,706. Total project cost: $200,942. A project to improve the transmission and production facilities of WRFG, 89.3 MHZ, Atlanta, GA, by purchasing a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, STL, remote control, two consoles, telephone hybrid, and test equipment.  The application requests $150,706, which is 75% of the total project cost of $200,942.  WRFG  serves a population of about 65,000.

File no: 03098, Western NY Public Broadcasting Assn, WNED TV, 140 Lower Terrace, P.O. Box 1263, Buffalo, NY, 14240-1263. Contact person: Mr. Richard Daly, phone: (716) 845-7002, e_mail: ddaly@wned.org. Funds requested: $47,850. Total project cost: $95,700. A project to establish a distance learning service  the first four Digital Innovation Sites for WNED's Lifeling Digital Learning Service.  This will include the purchase and installation of a Data Se

File no: 03099, Distance Learning & Continuing Education, , 700 University Boulevard, MS 147, Kingsville, TX, 78363-8202. Contact person: Dr. Tadeo Reyna, phone: (361) 593-2861, e_mail: t-reyna@tamuk.edu. Funds requested: $136,258. Total project cost: $181,677. A project to extend the distance learning courses and other educational content of Texas A&M University, Kingsville, beyond its branch campuses, through purchase of equipment and a tower for a microwave interconnection with KEDT, the public television station in Corpus Christi, TX, for distribution to the station's 15-county coverage area through the station's signal. The application requests $136,258, which is 75% of the total project cost of $181,677.

File no: 03100, Community Radio of Alaska, Inc., KTNA-FM, P.O. Box 300, , Talkeetna, AK, 99676. Contact person: Ms. Julianna McGuinness, phone: (907) 733-1700, e_mail: . Funds requested: $218,585. Total project cost: $291,446. A joint effort by Community Radio of Alaska, Inc. to improve transmission and production equipment at four stations in the organization.  The applicants seeks $218,585 in federal funding, which is 75% of the total project cost of $291,446.  The applicant proposes to purchase the following equipment: KHNS-FM Haines, AK requests a transmitter, antenna, dehydrator, remote control, audio processor and associated equipment totalling  $77,747;  KIYU-AM, Galena, AK seeks an HD ready transmitter, transmission line, STL system and installation totalling $61,993;  KSKO-AM, McGrath, AK seeks primary power generator, as well as, production equipment including consoles, speakers, microphones, CD players, turntable and associated equipment totalling $91,752;  KTNA-FM, Talkeetna, AK seeks an automation system, digital compatable transmitter, transmission line and associated equipment totalling $39,505.

File no: 03101, WVTF Public Radio, , 4235 Electric Road, Suite 105, Roanoke, VA, 24014-4145. Contact person: Mr. Glenn Gleixner, phone: (540) 989-8900, e_mail: geg@vt.edu. Funds requested: $96,161. Total project cost: $192,322. A project to improve the operation of WVTF, 89.1 MHz, Roanoke, VA, by replacing master control and production control rooms equipment with an integrated computer controlled system that combines the functions of audio consoles, switchers, machines control interfaces, distribution amps and intercoms.  The project also includes the STL system.  The application requests $96,161, which is 50% of the total project cost of $192,322.  WVTF serves a population of more than 1.4 million people.

File no: 03102, Public Gallery of Carrboro, WCOM Community Radio, 203 West Weaver Street, , Carrboro, NC, 27510. Contact person: Mr. Ruffin Slater, phone: (919) 929-0010, e_mail: ruffin@weaverstreetmarket.coop. Funds requested: $33,031. Total project cost: $44,042. A project to activate a new low power public radio station operating on 103.5 MHz, in Chapel Hill, NC, that will provide the first locally-produced public affairs and arts programming to about 17,000 residents of Carrboro, NC.  To meet the needs of the Spanish-speaking community in Carrboro, which has the largest percentage of Hispanics of any municipality in North Carolina, approximately 40 percent of the station's programming will be in Spanish.  The application requests $33,031, which is 75% of the total project cost of $44,042.

File no: 03103, Colleges of the Seneca, WEOS, 300 Pulteney Street, , Geneva, NY, 14456. Contact person: Mr. Michael Black, phone: (315) 781-3811, e_mail: black@hws.edu. Funds requested: $55,500. Total project cost: $111,000. A project to improve the operation of WEOS, 89.7 MHz, Geneva, NY, by purchasing an STL, the audio processor, a router system and a file server.  The application requests $55,500, which is 50% of the total project cost of $111,000.  WEOS serves a population of more than 73,000 people.

File no: 03104, University of South Florida, , 4202 East Fowler Avenue, WRB 219, , Tampa, FL, 33620. Contact person: Ms. JoAnn Urofsky, phone: (813) 974-8620, e_mail: jurofsky@wusf.org. Funds requested: $59,333. Total project cost: $118,666. A project to complete the digital conversion of WUSF, 89.7 MHz, Tampa, FL, by purchasing two consoles and a router.  The application requests $59,333, which is 50% of the total project cost of $118,666.  WUSF  serves a population of about 244,000.

File no: 03105, Southern Illinois University, Broadcasting Service, 1003 Communications Building, SIU Mailcode, Carbondale, IL, 62901-6602. Contact person: Dr. Candis Isberner, phone: (618) 453-4343, e_mail: candis_isberner@wsiu.pbs.org. Funds requested: $49,595. Total project cost: $99,595. A project to improve the production capabilities of WSIU, 91.9 MHz, Carbondale, IL, by purchasing an automation and audio storage system.  The application requests $49,595, which is 50% of the total project cost of $99,595.  WSIU and its repeaters in Olney and Mt. Vernon serve a population of about 330,000.

File no: 03106, Spokane Public Radio Inc., KPBX/KIBX and KSFC, 2319 N. Monroe Street, , Spokane, WA, 99205. Contact person: Mr. Richard Kunkel, phone: (509) 328-5729, e_mail: rkunkel@kpbx.org. Funds requested: $24,711. Total project cost: $32,949. A project to improve the operation of Spokane Public Radio,  KPBX 91.1 MHz, Spokane, WA by purchasing a new, different frequency KPBX translator for Coeur d'Alene.  The new translator will  allow KSFC, Spokane Public Radio's new second service station, to get a clear, strong signal into Coeur d'Alene.  The application requests $24,711, which is 75% of the total project cost of  $32,949 to purchase a translator, receive and transmit antennas, transmission line and installation equipment.  Spokane Public Radio operates two program streams and distributes them on a network of 3 stations and ten translators covering eastern Washington, northern Idaho, western Montana, and northeastern Oregon, serving aproximately 46,727 people.

File no: 03107, Cumberland Communities Comm Corp, WDVX, P.O. Box 27568, , Knoxville, TN, 37927. Contact person: Mr. Tony Lawson, phone: (865) 216-1212, e_mail: mail@wdvx.com. Funds requested: $25,734. Total project cost: $51,469. A project to improve the operation of WDVX, 89.9 MHz, Knoxville, TN, by purchasing an antenna, tower, transmission line, audio consoles, microphones, CD players, mini-disc recorder/players, turntables, cabinetry, speakers, patch panels, and racks.  The application requests $25,734, which is 50% of the total project cost of $52,469.  WDVX serves a population of about 700,000.

File no: 03108, Cedar Valley Music Authority, inc., Cedar Valley Music Authority, inc., 2205 College St., , Cedar Falls, IA, 50613. Contact person: Mr. David Deibler, phone: (319) 346-2805, e_mail: cvmadave@aol.com. Funds requested: $26,000. Total project cost: $35,510. A project to establish a 100 watt LPFM community  radio station, KCVA 96.9, in Cedar Falls, IA.  The application requests $26,000, which is 73.22% of the total project cost of $35,510.  The applicant proposes to purchase low-power transmitter, antenna, transmission line, EAS system, microphones, consoles, mini-disk recorder, encoder/decoder, DA's, equipment racks and associated equipment.  The proposed service would serve a population of 72,500.

File no: 03109, Community Radio for Northern Colorado, KUNC-FM, 822 Seventh Street, Suite 530, Greeley, CO, 80631-3945. Contact person: Mr. Neil Best, phone: (970) 350-0806, e_mail: nbest@kunc.org. Funds requested: $160,954. Total project cost: $321,909. A project to improve the transmission facilities of KUNC, 91.5 MHZ, Greeley, CO by purchasing a digital-capable transmitter, antenna and transmission line and STL to be installed at a new, higher tower site. The application requests $160,954, which is 50% of the total project cost of $321,909.  The station serve a population of about 560,000 in northern Colorado.

File no: 03110, Public Bdcstng Fndn of Northwest Ohio, WGLE, 1270 South Detroit Avenue, P.O. Box 30, Toledo, OH, 43614-0030. Contact person: Mr. Daniel Niedzwiecki, phone: (419) 380-4600, e_mail: dan_niedzwiecki@wgte.pbs.org. Funds requested: $73,500. Total project cost: $147,000. A project to improve the operation of WGLE, 90.7 MHz, Lima, OH, by purchasing a digital compatible transmitter, antenna, transmission line, and tower modifications.  The application requests $73,500, which is 50% of the total project cost of $147,000.  WGLE serves a population of about 432,292 and repeats the programing of WGTE, 91.3 MHz, Toledo.

File no: 03111, Monterey County Office of Education, Instructional Resources & Technology (IR&T), Post Office Box 80851, , Salinas, CA, 93912-0851. Contact person: Mr. Michael Mellon, phone: (831) 755-0383, e_mail: mmellon@monterey.k12.ca.us. Funds requested: $265,583. Total project cost: $531,166. A project to extend the Monterey County Distance Learning Network (an Internet2 network), Monterey, CA, to four rural schools and other distance learning sites in southern Monterey County, by purchasing equipment that includes two self-supporting towers and microwave links. The application requests $265,583, which is 50% of the total project cost of $531,166.

File no: 03112, Eastern New Mexico University, KENW-FM/TV, 52 Broadcast Center, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM, 88130-7405. Contact person: Mr. Duane Ryan, phone: (505) 562-2112, e_mail: Duane.Ryan@enmu.edu. Funds requested: $198,806. Total project cost: $397,612. A project to improve the operation of KENW-FM, 89.5, Portales, NM in two ways.  First, the application requests funding for a satellite uplink and downlinks to serve 14 KENW translators in eastern New Mexico and 2 translators in west Texas.  Second, the project would purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, and related equipment for the station in Portales.  The application requests $198,806, which is 50% of the total project cost of $397,612.  The station and its translators serve 417,000 people in eastern New mexico and western Texas.

File no: 03113, Metro Indianapolis Public Broadcasting, WFYI, 1401 N Meridian St, , Indianapolis, IN, 46202-2304. Contact person: Ms. Kristina Uland, phone: (317) 715-2074, e_mail: kuland@wfyi.org. Funds requested: $48,373. Total project cost: $96,747. A project to improve the production capabilities of WFYI, 90.1 MHZ, Indianapolis, IN, by purchasing a hard disk audio storage system.  The application requests $48,373, which is 50% of the total project cost of $96,747.  WFYI serves a population of about 1.6 million.

File no: 03114, Ohio State University, The WOSU Stations, 2400 Olentangy River Road, , Columbus, OH, 43210-1027. Contact person: Mr. David Carwile, phone: (614) 292-9678, e_mail: carwile.1@osu.edu. Funds requested: $98,952. Total project cost: $197,904. A project to improve the operation of WOSU-FM, 89.7 MHz, Columbus, OH, by purchasing two digital audio consoles, a router, speakers, microphones, DAT recorders, limiters, editing system, CD players, jack panels, cabinetry, racks, and D/As.  The application requests $98,952, which is 50% of the total project cost of $197,904.  WOSU-FM and its four repeaters - - WOSE, 91.1 MHz, Coshocton; WOSV, 91.7 MHz, Mansfield; WOSB, 91.1 MHz, Marion; and WOSP, 91.5 MHz, Portsmouth - - serve a population of about 2,137,910.

File no: 03115, Public Broadcasting of Colorado, Inc., Colorado Public Radio, 2249 South Josephine Street, , Denver, CO, 80210. Contact person: Ms. Jenny Gentry, phone: (303) 871-9191, e_mail: jgentry@cpr.org. Funds requested: $377,852. Total project cost: $503,803. A project to improve the transmission facilities for both KDNK, 88.1 MHz, Carbondale, CO, and KAJX, 91.5 MHz, Aspen, CO; as well as to provide a transmission facility for a new station, KVOV, 90.5 MHz, Glenwood Springs, CO, by construction of a shared transmission facility for the three stations on Sunlight Peak, near Glenwood Springs, CO.  The project would purchase a tower, antenna, combiner, 3 transmitters, transmission line, and related equipment. The application requests $377,852, which is 75% of the total project cost of $503,803.  The project would provide first service to nearly 20,000 people and added service to over 40,000 people in central Colorado.

File no: 03116, Ocean County College, Ocean County College, c/o Media Services, College Drive, Toms River, NJ, 08754. Contact person: Mr. Lee Kobus, phone: (732) 255-0399, e_mail: lkobus@ocean.edu. Funds requested: $225,690. Total project cost: $300,921. A project to activate an origination and disitribution facility at Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ, to provide educational and instructional content through the college's educational access channel on the local cable television system. The application requests $225,690, which is 75% of the total project cost of $300,921.

File no: 03117, Minnesota Public Radio, K208CR (Ely MN), 45 E 7th St, , St Paul, MN, 55101. Contact person: Mr. Ron Hall, phone: (651) 290-1163, e_mail: rhall@mpr.org. Funds requested: $151,433. Total project cost: $201,911. Preserving the only public radio service in Ely, MN by replacing one of our two existing translators with a full-power, FCC-protected station, thereby also reaching a population of 4,960 persons with their first public radio service.  The application is requesting $151,433, which is 75% of the total project cost of $201,911.  The applicant proposes to purchase a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, equipment shelter, remote control, racks, ID system, test and monitoring equipment. The proposal would add an  additional 5,431 to the audience.

File no: 03118, Board of Regents, UCCSNUNR, KUNR, Mail Stop 294, , Reno, NV, 89557. Contact person: Ms. Bobbi Lazzarone, phone: (775) 327-5867, e_mail: lazzaron@unr.edu. Funds requested: $70,125. Total project cost: $93,500. A project to improve the operation KUNR, 88.7 MHz, Reno, NV by purchasing transmission equipment, including a transmitter antenna, and associated installation fittings.  The application requests $70,125, which is 75% of the total project cost of $93,500.  The station serves approximately 53,000 people in western Nevada and northeastern California.

File no: 03119, Florida State University, WFSU-FM, 1600 Red Barber Plaza, , Tallahassee, FL, 32310. Contact person: Mr. Andrew Hanus, phone: (850) 487-3086, e_mail: ahanus@fsu.edu. Funds requested: $9,475. Total project cost: $18,950. A project to extend the coverage of WFSU, 88.9 MHz, Tallahassee, FL, by activating a translator at 97.1 MHz in Carrabelle, FL.  The application requests $9,475, which is 50% of the total project cost of $18,950.  The new station will bring the first public radio signal to about 1,900 people.  WFSU presently serves a population of about 636,450 persons.

File no: 03120, Postville Chamber of Commerce, Radio Postville, 152 West Greene Street, PO Box 875, Postville, IA, 52162. Contact person: Mr. Timothy Belay, phone: (563) 864-7945, e_mail: radiopostville@netins.net. Funds requested: $14,244. Total project cost: $30,230. A project to improve the production capabilities of KPVL , 89.1 MHZ, Postville, IA.  The applicant is requesting $14,244, which is 47.12% of the total project cost of $30,230 to purchase an audio console, cabinet, microphones, headphones, DAT recorders, and associated equipment.  KPVL-FM serves an audience of 8,000.

File no: 03121, Texarkana College, KTXK, 2500 North Robinson Road, , Texarkana, TX, 75599. Contact person: Mr. Frank Coleman, phone: (903) 832-5565, e_mail: . Funds requested: $90,375. Total project cost: $120,500. The applicant is requesting $90,375, which is 75% of the total project of $120,500. The applicant proposes to purchase a transmitter, antenna, and tranmission line.  KTXK-FM currently serves an audience of 50,000.

File no: 03122, K249BK/K201CN (International Falls MN), , 45 E 7th Street, , St Paul, MN, 55101. Contact person: Mr. Ron Hall, phone: (651) 290-1163, e_mail: rhall@mpr.org. Funds requested: $203,345. Total project cost: $271,127. The applicant proposes to replace the 2 existing translators at International Falls with 2 full power stations.  The application requests $203,345 which is 75% of the total project cost of $271,127.  The applicant will purchase 2 transmitters, transmission line, antenna, combiner, tower, equipment shelter, Remote control, Downconverter, monitors, audio processor, Satellite equipment, decoders and misc hardware. The proposed application will add 5,952 additional listeners.

File no: 03123, Minnesota Public Radio, K215BL (Alexandria MN), 45 E 7th St, , St Paul, MN, 55101. Contact person: Mr. Ron Hall, phone: (651) 290-1163, e_mail: rhall@mpr.org. Funds requested: $109,770. Total project cost: $146,361. Preserving the only public radio service in Douglas County MN by replacing our existing translator with a full power station, thereby also reaching a population of 10,256 persons for the first time.

File no: 03124, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, First American Prevention Center, PO Box 1470, , Bayfield, WI, 54814. Contact person: Ms. Lynne Basina, phone: (715) 779-3755, e_mail: lbasinafapc@charterinternet.net. Funds requested: $9,242. Total project cost: $12,323. A project to improve the operation of WRZC-LP, 92.3 MHz, Bayfield, WI, by purchasing a console, microphones, CD players, turntables, speakers, cassette recorder/players, and an audio delay system.  The application requests $9,242, which is 75% of the total project cost of $12,323.  WRZC-LP serves a population of about 3,000.

File no: 03125, Resource Development Team, , One Spotted Tail Drive, Box 490, Rosebud, SD, 57570. Contact person: Mr. Michael Benge, phone: (605) 747-2263, e_mail: mbenge@sinte.edu. Funds requested: $30,000. Total project cost: $40,000. The applicant is proposing a planning grant to assist in the activation of a new station by(1) developing a board of directors policy manual. (2) devlop an Employee Manual. (3) Develop Job descriptions. (4) Develop a manual for local/national foundations for fundraising.  The applicant is requesting $30,000 which is 75% of the total project cost of $40,000.

File no: 03126, South Texas Public Bdcstng System, Inc., KEDT, 4455 South Padre Island Drive, Suite #38, Corpus Christi, TX, 78411. Contact person: Mr. Donald Dunlap, phone: (361) 855-2213, e_mail: don_dunlap@kedt.pbs.org. Funds requested: $119,505. Total project cost: $159,340. KEDT-FM, South Texas Public Broadcasting System, Inc. seeks a PTFP grant to replace and upgrade critical studio equipment. Plans are to replace a 1982 audio console and 1993 Arrakis II computer automation equipment and to add audio streaming and routing

File no: 03127, University of Southern Mississipi, WUSM, Southern Hall Rm 105/107, , Hattiesburg, MS, 39401. Contact person: Mr. Dennis Webster, phone: (601) 226-5615, e_mail: michael.davis@usm.edu. Funds requested: $75,000. Total project cost: $100,000. A project to improve the operation of WUSM, 88.5 MHz, Hattiesburg, MS, by purchasing a transmitter and remote control system.  The application requests $75,000, which is 75% of the total project cost of $100,000.  WUSM serves a population of about 148,600.

File no: 03128, Southern California Public Radio, KPCC, 1570 E. Colorado Boulevard, , Pasadena, CA, 91106-2003. Contact person: Mr. Ron Hall, phone: (651) 290-1163, e_mail: rhall@mpr.org. Funds requested: $56,127. Total project cost: $112,255. A project to improve the operation of KPCC, 89.3 MHz, Pasadena, CA, by replacing production and control room equipment with a digital audio delivery system, audio automation components and digital audio work stations. The application requests $56,127 which is 50% of the total project cost of $112,255. KPCC serves a population of approximately 9,400,000 people.

File no: 03129, The Foundation of CSU Monterey Bay, KAZU, 100 Campus Center, Bldg 86C, , Seaside, CA, 93955-8001. Contact person: Ms. Meg Bernhardt, phone: (831) 582-4146, e_mail: meg_bernhardt@csumb.edu. Funds requested: $34,220. Total project cost: $68,441. A project to improve the transmission facilities of KAZU, 90.3 MHZ, Seaside, CA, by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter, FM exciter and antenna. The application requests $34,220, which is 50% of the total project cost of $68,441. KAZU serves a population of approximately 536,000 people.

File no: 03130, Fayetteville State University, WFSS Radio, 1200 Murchison Road, , Fayetteville, NC, 28301. Contact person: Mr. Joseph Ross, phone: (910) 672-2030, e_mail: . Funds requested: $153,226. Total project cost: $204,302. A project to improve the operation of WFSS, 91.9 MHz, Fayetteville, NC, by replacing the transmitter, monitoring equipment, STL, and two audio consoles for production and  master control.  The applicant requests $153,226, which is 75% of the total project cost of $204,302.  WFSS serves a population of more than 560,000 people.

File no: 03131, North Slope Borough School District, same, PO Box 169, , Barrow, AK, 99723. Contact person: Mr. Daryl Bowers, phone: (907) 852-5311, e_mail: Daryl.Bowers@nsbsd.org. Funds requested: $304,872. Total project cost: $406,496. A project to provide distance education and videoconferencing services among  Alaska schools in 7 remote Native villages on the Arctic Coast, by purchasing equipment for interactive classrooms and interconnection systems. The application requests $304,872, which is 75% of the total project cost of $406,496.

File no: 03132, Tuba City High School Board, Inc., KGHR, P.O. Box 160, , Tuba City, AZ, 86045. Contact person: Mr. John Bittner, phone: (928) 283-5555, e_mail: jbittner@gahs.bia.edu. Funds requested: $196,761. Total project cost: $262,349. A project to extend the coverage of KGHR, 91.5 MHz, Tuba City, AZ by increasing both the height of its antenna and the power of its transmitter.   The project would purchase a tower, transmitter, shelter, antenna, STL, and related equipment as well as studio equipment including a digital workstation, and audio console.  The application requests $196,761, which is 75% of the total project cost of $262,349. the project would provide first service to some 20,000 people as well as added service to 2,000 people in the Navajo Nation, AZ.

File no: 03133, University of Michigan, WVGR, 5000 LSA Building, , Ann Arbor, MI, 48109. Contact person: Ms. Sharyn Sivyer, phone: (734) 936-1296, e_mail: . Funds requested: $242,269. Total project cost: $484,539. A project to improve the transmission facilities of WVGR, 104.1 MHz, Grand Rapids, MI, by purchasing a transmitter, antenna, transmission line, and tower.  The application requests $242,269, which is 50% of the total project cost of $484,539.  WVGR repeats the programing of WUOM, Ann Arbor, MI, and serves a population of about 500,000.

File no: 03134, Roanoke Valley Communications, Inc., WZRU, 232 Roanoke Avenue, , Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870. Contact person: George Campbell, phone: (252) 519-4647, e_mail: gwcamp@hotmail.com. Funds requested: $94,650. Total project cost: $126,200. A project to activate a new public radio station operating on 90.5 MHz in Norlina, NC.  The new station will repeat the signal of WZRU, 88.5 MHz in Roanoke Rapids and will provide first public radio service to more than 5,500 people.  The application requests $94,650, which is 75% of the total project cost of $126,200.

File no: 03135, Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association,, WDIY-FM, 301 Broadway, , Bethlehem, PA, 18015. Contact person: Mr. Burr Beard, phone: (610) 694-8100, e_mail: burr@wdiy.org. Funds requested: $28,250. Total project cost: $56,500. A project to improve the operation of WDIY, 88.1 MHz, Blethlehem, PA, by replacing studio equipment including hard disc storage system, CD players, DAT recorders, non-linear editing system, and production room console.  The application requests $28,250, which is 50% of the total project cost of $56,500.  WDIY serves a population of more than 367,000 people.

File no: 03136, Kean University, WKNJ Radio, 1000 Morris Avenue, , Union, NJ, 07083-7131. Contact person: Dr. Toufic Hakim, phone: (908) 737-3364, e_mail: thakim@kean.edu. Funds requested: $70,830. Total project cost: $94,440. A project to improve the broadcast signal of WKNJ, 90.3 MHz, Union, NJ, by relocating and replacing the transmitter, antenna and transmission line.  The application requests $70,830, which is 75% of the total project cost of $94,440.  WKNJ serves a population of over 257,000 people.

File no: 03137, South Orange County Comm Coll District, Saddleback College / KSBR, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy, , Mission Viejo, CA, 92692. Contact person: Mr. Terry Wedel, phone: (949) 582-4714, e_mail: twedel@saddleback.edu. Funds requested: $48,446. Total project cost: $96,893. A project to improve the transmission facilities of KSBR, 88.5 MHZ, Mission Viejo, CA, by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter, antenna, and transmission line, and also to replace a tower. The application requests $48,446 which is 50% of the total project cost of $96,893. KSBR serves a population of approximately 402,000 people.

File no: 03138, Turtle Mountain Community College, Tribal College, PO Box 340, , Belcourt, ND, 58316. Contact person: Dr. Gerald Monette, phone: (701) 477-7862, e_mail: cartym@tm.edu. Funds requested: $41,805. Total project cost: $55,740. The Turtle Mountain Community College applied for and recieved a construction permit and license under the FCC**s Low Power FM program.  The College will utilize this station to create new educational opportunities for its students and to provide quality

File no: 03140, Public Broadcasting of Colorado, Inc., Colorado Public Radio, 2249 South Josephine Street, , Denver, CO, 80210. Contact person: Ms. Jenny Gentry, phone: (303) 871-9191, e_mail: jgentry@cpr.org. Funds requested: $692,950. Total project cost: $1,385,900. A project to build a shared tower for 3 Denver public broadcasters which must be co-located because of their broadcast frequencies:  KRMA ch.6, KVOD-FM 90.1 MHz, and KUVO 89.3 MHz.  A new tower on Mt. Morrison is required to accommodate KRMA's DTV service.  The application requests $692,950, which is 50% of the total project cost of $1,385,900.  The stations serve a population of 2,858,722 in the Denver/Front Range area.

File no: 03141, Bascomb Memorial Broadcasting Fndn, WDNA, 4848 S.W. 74 Ct., , Miami, FL, 33155. Contact person: Mrs. Margarita Pelleya, phone: (305) 662-8889, e_mail: maggie@wdna.org. Funds requested: $125,188. Total project cost: $166,918. A project to improve the transmission and production facilities of WDNA, 88.9 MHZ, Miami, FL, by purchasing a digital transmitter, STL, audio processor, remote control, console, hard disk storage system, microphones, turntables, non-linear editor, ISDN equipment, speakers, router, and a satellite dish. The application requests $125,188, which is 75% of the total project cost of $166,918.  WDNA serves a population of 1.5 million.

File no: 03142, Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters, WDIY-FM, 301 Broadway, , Bethlehem, PA, 18015. Contact person: Mr. Burr Beard, phone: (610) 694-8100, e_mail: burr@wdiy.org. Funds requested: $34,072. Total project cost: $68,145. A project to extend the coverage of WDIY, 88.1 MHz, Bethlehem, PA, by purchasing a higher power transmitter and a new directional antenna, which will provide first public radio service to approximately 130,000 residents of eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey.  The application requests $34,072, which is 50% of the total project cost of $68,145.  WDIY currently serves approximately 230,000 people.

File no: 03143, San Diego State University Foundation, KPBS, 5250 Campanile Drive, , San Diego, CA, 92182-1931. Contact person: Jeremy Kraut-Ordover, phone: (619) 594-6620, e_mail: jordover@foundation.sdsu.edu. Funds requested: $279,260. Total project cost: $372,347. A project to expand the signal coverage area of KPBS-FM, 89.5 MHz, San Diego, CA, by purchasing equipment to relocate and replace the station's transmission facilities including a digital-compatible transmitter, FM exciter, antenna, transmission line and studio-transmitter link. The application requests $279,260 which is 74.9% of the total project cost of $372,347.  KPBS-FM serves a population of approximately 2,400,000 people and through this project would expand its service area to additionally include approximately 320,000 more people.

File no: 03144, Roanoke Valley Communications, Inc., WZRU, 232 Roanoke Avenue, , Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870. Contact person: George Campbell, phone: (252) 519-4647, e_mail: gwcamp@hotmail.com. Funds requested: $220,350. Total project cost: $293,800. A project to construct a new facility for WZRU, 88.5 MHz, Roanoke Rapids, NC, because of a frquency swap with a local station.  The application requests $220,350, which is 75% of the total project cost of $293,800, for the construction of a 500 ft. guyed tower, a transmitter shelter and the STL.  The project also includes purchase and installation of a digital compatible transmitter, the antenna , remote control and surge protector.  WZRU serves a population of about 130,000 people.

File no: 03145, Hudson Valley Community Radio, , 21 Brookside Lane, , Dobbs Ferry, NY, 10522-2010. Contact person: Mr. Marc Sophos, phone: (212) 924-9833, e_mail: marc@wdfh.org. Funds requested: $23,100. Total project cost: $30,800. A project to improve the operation of WDFH, 90.3 MHz, Ossining, NY, by purchasing a satellite downlink, and the on-air audio processor.  The application requests $23,100, which is 75% of the total project cost of $30,800.  WDFH serves a population of approximately 50,000 people.

File no: 03146, Los Angeles Radio Reading Service, , 6216 Sylvia Avenue, , Tarzana, CA, 91335. Contact person: Mrs. Eugenie Mason, phone: (818) 345-2874, e_mail: jolie@larrs.org. Funds requested: $13,596. Total project cost: $18,128. A project to expand and improve the Los Angeles Radio Reading Service which provides a radio reading service on a subcarrier of KCSN, 88.5 MHz, throughout Los Angeles County, CA, by acquiring interconnection and production equipment including a satellite receiver, a computer-based recording and automation system, and a minidisk recorder. The application requests $13,596 which is 75% of the total project cost of $18,128.

File no: 03147, University of Utah, , 1471 Federal Way, , Salt Lake City, UT, 84102. Contact person: Mr. BO Bogdanski, phone: (801) 581-3008, e_mail: . Funds requested: $28,267. Total project cost: $56,535. A project to improve the operation of KUER,  90.1 MHz, Salt Lake City, UT,  by equipping 6  transmision sites with DTV receivers and balancing amplifiers to enable KUER to use bandwidth from the public DTV delivery datastream for signal delivery to some translators; by purchasing 7 replacement FM translators; and by purchasing an FM modulation monitor system.  The application requests $28,267 which is 50% of the total project cost of $56,535.  KUER serves a population of over 1 million people throughout Utah.

File no: 03148, Grand Valley Public Radio Company, Inc., KAFM Community Radio, 1310 Ute Avenue, , Grand Junction, CO, 81501. Contact person: Mr. Peter Trosclair, phone: (970) 241-8801, e_mail: peter@kafmradio.org. Funds requested: $21,975. Total project cost: $29,300. A project to extend and improve the coverage of KAFM, 88.1 MHz, Grand Junction, CO, by activating two repeaters:  one to fill a shadow in Grand Junction, CO at 102.3 MHz, and a second to extend the signal to Pallisade, CO on 96.9 MHz.  The application requests $21,975, which is 75% of the total project cost of $29,300.  The project will bring first public radio service to over 5,000 people and provide added service to nearly 48,000 people in northwestern Colorado.

File no: 03149, Santa Monica Community College District, KCRW Radio Station, 1900 Pico Blvd., , Santa Monica, CA, 90405-1628. Contact person: Mr. Will Lewis, phone: (310) 314-4614, e_mail: will.lewis@kcrw.org. Funds requested: $38,188. Total project cost: $76,376. A project to expand the coverage area and improve the transmission facilities of KCRU, 89.1 MHZ, Oxnard, CA, the Class A station of KCRW, Santa Monica, by purchasing a higher-power transmitter to increase power from 200 watts to 850 watts, an antenna, and a land-based T1 studio-transmitter link system to replace the microwave system. The application requests $38,188, which is 50% of the total project cost of $76,376. KCRU would expand its coverage area and provide its public radio service to an additional 67,000 people through this project.

File no: 03150, KFAI, Fresh Air, Inc., KFAI, 1808 Riverside Avenue, Third Floor, Minneapolis, MN, 55454. Contact person: Ms. Janis Lane-Ewart, phone: (612) 341-3144, e_mail: janislaneewart@kfai.org. Funds requested: $57,816. Total project cost: $115,632. KFAI proposes to expand its broadcast and production capabilities to meet the ever growing demands of a racially, ethnically and economically diverse audience. Improvement and expansion will facilitate communication by and to persons who may have limited

File no: 03151, Burlington County College, WBZC-FM, County Route 530, , Pemberton, NJ, 08068. Contact person: Mr. Richard Pokrass, phone: (609) 894-9311, e_mail: rpokrass@bcc.edu. Funds requested: $119,839. Total project cost: $178,648. A project to extend the coverage of WBZC, 88.9 MHz, Pemberton, NJ, by construction of a new 184 ft. guyed tower and the transmitter shelter.  The project also includes purchase and installation of a solid state transmitter, the antenna and the STL.  The application requests $119,839, which is 67% of the total project cost of $178,648.  The new facility will provide first service to 34,960 people and added service to more than 140,000 residents.  WBZC currently serves about 70,000 people.

File no: 03152, Temple University, WRTI-FM, 2020 N.13th Street, Annenberg Hall (011-00), Philadelphia, PA, 19122-6080. Contact person: Mr. Tobias Poole, phone: (215) 204-8405, e_mail: tobias@wrti.org. Funds requested: $81,294. Total project cost: $171,588. A project to improve the operation of WRTI, 90.1 MHz, Philadelphia, PA, by replacing several pieces of studio, transmission and test equipment.  The applicant requests $81,294, which is 47 % of the total project cost of $171,588, for the purchase and installation of the STL system, on-air console, CD players, hard disk storage system, and an audio test set.  WRTI serves a population of about 7 million people.

File no: 03153, The Health TV Channel, Inc., non-profit, 3820 Lake Otis Pkwy., , Anchorage, AK, 99508. Contact person: Dr. John Stamper, phone: (907) 770-6200, e_mail: johnstamper@healthtvchannel.org. Funds requested: $317,751. Total project cost: $423,668. A project to establish an origination and satellite uplink facility at The Health TV Channel, Anchorage, AK, to provide content that has applications to training and distance learning that would be distributed nationally to a number of educational centers and training sites, including a proposed National Center for Bioterrorism Communications. The application requests $317,751, which is 75% of the total project cost of $423,668.

File no: 03154, Boise Community Radio Project, , 4370 Kitsap Way, , Boise, ID, 83703. Contact person: Mr. Jeffrey Abrams, phone: (208) 426-0450, e_mail: bcrp@rmci.net. Funds requested: $44,925. Total project cost: $59,900. A project to plan for a local, community-based public radio station to serve Boise, ID.  The application requests $44,925, which is 75% of the total project cost of $59,900.  The proposed station would provide additional service to about 375,000 people.

File no: 03155, Hampton Roads Educational Telecomm., , 5200 Hampton Boulevard, , Norfolk, VA, 23508. Contact person: Ms. Roberta Fisher, phone: (757) 889-9107, e_mail: bobbie.fisher@whro.org. Funds requested: $12,950. Total project cost: $29,500. A project to improve the operation of WHRV, 89.5 MHz and WHRO-FM, 90.3 MHz in Norfolk, VA, by replacing the STL system.  The application requests $12,950, which is 50% of the total project cost of $29,500.  The stations serve a population of more than 1.5 million people.

File no: 03156, Public Radio for the Front Range dba KRFC, , 619 South College Avenue, , Fort Collins, CO, 80524. Contact person: Mrs. Deborah Howard, phone: (970) 221-5075, e_mail: deb@krfcfm.org. Funds requested: $52,640. Total project cost: $70,187. A project to equip a new Class A FM station, KRFC, 88.9 MHz, in Fort Collins, CO to provide a local program service to northern Colorado.  The application requests $52,640, which is 75% of a total project cost of $70,187. The station will serve a total population of some 300,000 people.

File no: 03157, Public Radio  KUMR-FM, , G-6 Library, 1870 Miner Circle, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO, 65409-0130. Contact person: Mr. James Sigler, phone: (573) 341-4386, e_mail: jsigler@umr.edu. Funds requested: $46,187. Total project cost: $92,375. The applicant is requesting $46,187 which is 50% of the total project cost of $92,375.  The proposed project is to replace the obsolete 30- year old KUMR-FM transmitter.l

File no: 03158, Heterodyne Broadcasting Company, WDBX, 224 North Washington Street, , Carbondale, IL, 62901. Contact person: Mr. Brian Plaut, phone: (618) 529-5900, e_mail: brianrp911@netscape.net. Funds requested: $31,645. Total project cost: $63,290. A project to improve the transmission facilities of WDBX, 91.1 MHz, Carbondale, IL, by purchasing a digital compatible transmitter, antennas, and transmission line.  The application requests $31,645, which is 50% of the total project cost of $63,290.  WDBX serves a population of about 59,612.

File no: 03159, New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority, NJN Public Radio, PO Box 777, , Trenton, NJ, 08625. Contact person: Mr. William Schnorbus, phone: (609) 777-5163, e_mail: bschnorbus@njn.org. Funds requested: $201,281. Total project cost: $268,375. A project to extend the coverage of the New Jersey Public Radio Network by activate three repeater stations operating on 88.9 MHz in Bernardsville, 89.3 MHz in Netcong and 90.3 MHz in Toms River, NJ.  The proposed new facilities will provide first public radio service to about 148,000 people and added service to approximately 415,000 residents of these communities.  The application requests $201,281, which is 75% of the total project cost of $268,375.

File no: 03160, Pacific Islands Bible School, American Samoa Public Radio Project, P.O.  Box  1268, , Pago Pago, AS, 96799. Contact person: Mr. Randy English, phone: (684) 699-2940, e_mail: asprproject@hotmail.com. Funds requested: $260,174. Total project cost: $260,174. A project to activate a low power FM public radio station operating on 95.1 MHz in Pago Pago, as a first public radio service in American Samoa. The application requests $260,174, which is 100% of the total project cost for the requested transmission, interconnection and origination equipment. The station would have local origination capability and would provide the first public radio service to approximately 30,000 people.

File no: 03161, OES, Inc., onCourse, 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 146, Washington, DC, 20004. Contact person: Mr. Michael Cunningham, phone: (202) 737-3570, e_mail: mcunningham@oncourse.org. Funds requested: $50,000. Total project cost: $78,000. A planning project from a consortium of public broadcasting organizations, OES Inc., Washington, D.C., for its national, non-profit onCourse service, to determine the feasibility of incorporating complementary technological delivery systems into an underlying architecture that includes online services and a portion of the digital signals of public television stations for the establishment of a digital resource repository and the distribution of distance learning materials. The application requests $50,000, which is 64.1% of the total project cost of $78,000.

File no: 03162, Lincoln University, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, 1570 Baltimore Pike, P.O. Box 179, Lincoln University, PA, 19352. Contact person: Dr. William Bynum Jr., phone: (610) 932-8300, e_mail: wbynum@lu.lincoln.edu. Funds requested: $90,000. Total project cost: $136,030. A project to improve the operation of WWLU, 88.7 MHz, Lincoln University, PA, by construction of a local origination facility.  The application requests $90,000, which is 66% of the total project cost of $136,030, for the purchase and installation of the audio console, cassette player, audio hard disc storage, DAT recorders, router and other related items.  WWLU serves a population of about 23,000 people.

File no: 03163, SUNY Oswego - WRVO, , 7060 State Route 104, , Oswego, NY, 13126-3599. Contact person: Mr. Robert Krauss, phone: (315) 312-3690, e_mail: krauss@wrvo.fm. Funds requested: $169,909. Total project cost: $339,818. A project to improve the operation of WRVO, 89.9 MHz, Oswego, NY by replacing equipment in two control rooms including consoles, routing switcher, speakers, cassettes, CD players, audio vault, DAT recorders, audio processor, non-linear editing system and a digital STL.  The applicant requests $169,909, which is 50% of the total project cost of $339,818.  The five transmitters operated by WRVO serve a population of more than 1.7 million people.

File no: 03164, Mendocino County Public Broadcasting, KZYX-FM, P.O. Box 1, 9300 Hwy. 128, Philo, CA, 95466. Contact person: Diane Hering, phone: (707) 895-2324, e_mail: gm@kzyx.org. Funds requested: $41,789. Total project cost: $83,578. A project to improve the transmission and production facilities of KZYX, 90.7 MHZ, Philo, CA by purchasing a digital-compatible transmitter, FM exciter, transmitter remote control, studio-transmitter link, control room console and automation system. The application requests $41,789, which is 50% of the total project cost of $83,578.  KZYX serves a population of approximately 67,000 people.

File no: 03165, Mendocino County Public Broadcasting, KZYZ-FM, P.O. Box 1, 9300 Hwy. 128, Philo, CA, 95466. Contact person: Diane Hering, phone: (707) 895-2324, e_mail: gm@kzyx.org. Funds requested: $84,900. Total project cost: $113,201. A project to expand the coverage area of KZYZ, 91.5 MHz, Philo (Laughlin), CA, a repeater station of KZYX, Philo, by purchasing transmission equipment of higher power including a digital-compatible transmitter, and a studio-transmitter link system including transmitters/receivers and antennas. The application requests $84,900, which is 75% of the total project cost of $113,201.  KZYZ would provide new public radio service to a population of approximately 7,700.

File no: 03166, Monroe County, Florida, Monroe County Technical Services Department - Chan, Harvey Government Center, Suite, 1200 Truman Ave., Key West, FL, 33040-7249. Contact person: Ms. Vicki Yaklevich, phone: (305) 295-5118, e_mail: yaklevich-vicki@monroecounty-fl.com. Funds requested: $98,930. Total project cost: $205,048. A project to expand Channel 16 television coverage beyond the limitations of coverage by the cable company and geography in order to reach  Monroe County citizens during both business and emergency situations through Internet video streaming.

File no: 03167, Rural California Broadcasting Corporation, KRCB-FM, 5850 Labath Avenue, , Rohnert Park, CA, 94928. Contact person: Ms. Nancy Dobbs, phone: (707) 585-8522, e_mail: nancy_dobbs@krcb.org. Funds requested: $18,298. Total project cost: $24,398. A project to improve the production capabilities of KRCB, 91.1 MHz, Rohnert Park, CA, by purchasing origination equipment including a digital audio work station, and CD and digital minidisk players. The application requests $18,298, which is 75% of the total project cost of $24,398.  KRCB serves a population of approximately 221,000 people.

File no: 03168, WJCT, , 100 Festival Park Avenue, , Jacksonville, FL, 32202. Contact person: Mr. Tom Patton, phone: (904) 358-6382, e_mail: tom_patton@wjct.pbs.org. Funds requested: $1,750. Total project cost: $3,500. A project to improve the operation of WJCT, 89.9 MHz, Jacksonville, FL, by purchasing a Satellite Operating Support System (SOSS) computer and software.  The application requests $1,750, which is 50% of the total project cost of $3,500.  WJCT serves a population of about 1.6 million.

File no: 03169, Office of Distance Education, , 200 Whittington Avenue, , Hot Springs, AR, 71901. Contact person: Mr. Chris Robbins, phone: (501) 622-5130, e_mail: crobbins@ode.k12.ar.us. Funds requested: $263,367. Total project cost: $351,157. A project to expand the distance education and videoconferencing services of the ArkNet Distance Learning Consorium to include the Arkansas School of Mathematics and Sciences in Hot Springs, the Arkansas School for the Deaf in Little Rock, Benton High School and the Nettleton School District, by purchasing equipment for interactive classrooms and an interconnection system. The application requests $263,367, which is 75% of the total project cost of $351,157.

File no: 03170, Western Oklahoma State College, Information Service, 2801 North Main, , Altus, OK, 73521. Contact person: Mr. Kent Brooks, phone: (580) 477-7764, e_mail: kent.brooks@wosc.edu. Funds requested: $104,645. Total project cost: $139,527. A project to expand  distance education, videoconferencing, and Native American language and cultural services through Western Oklahoma State College in Altus and the OneNET distance learning network in Oklahoma by extending the system's site at Western Oklahoma State College, with interactive connections in schools at Cheyenne-Arapahoe Tribal complexes in Clinton and Concho, Comanche Nation Tribal complex school in Cache, and Hammon Public Schools. The application requests $104,645, which is 75% of the total project cost of $139,527, to purchase equipment for interactive classrooms and interconnection into OneNET, Oklahoma's statewide educational and governmental network.