Bradshaw said the opportunities the increased signal will provide to Abilene citizens motivated the station to apply for more power. The children's program prepares preschool children to learn reading and math skills. Bradshaw said every Abilene family will be able to view the program when KUF-TV7 has 1,000 watts behind it. He said the stronger and clearer signal also will improve the community's awareness about ACU and the Communication Department. It will give ACU a better presence in the community for those who are not hooked up to cable.
Students involved with the television station agree that more power means more viewers.
Kayla Belle, junior electronic media major from Nellysford, Va., and producer at KUF-TV7, said the power increase also could increase awareness about the opportunities the station provides for students. She said the power increase will allow the station to reach more people, expand programming and attract sponsors who operate farther from campus.