Progress Calendar - Let's Talk Rawlins FM Radio

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Let's Talk Rawlins Startup Progress Calendar
as of
- 15 September, 2024 -

Actions in Progress:

	- Within ten days of transmitter certification, we must apply for the FCC station operating license.
	- We plan to be in full operation, broadcasting with the Rawlins Community, during September
	- Install Transmitter system to Studio cabling Studio equipment
	- Install Studio Camera and Hallway Monitor
	- Our "On-Air" Testing will begin when the transmitter, mast, antenna and studio installations are complete.
	- Install Studio equipment
	- Install Studio Clock
	- Set up Studio Internet, modem(s) etc.
	- Set up Studio VoIP Telephones
	- Select and Subscribe BroadcastMatrix Internet Radio Service
	- Select and Subscribe Transistor FM Podcast Service
	- Select and Subscribe RadioDJ Music/Station BroadcastAutomation
	- Subscribe BMI and ASCAP music licenses
	- Create Lets Talk Rawlins Fund LLC (501(3)(c)
	- Acquire necessry insurance
	- Organize initial broadcast studio staffing and functions
-	- Research studio and annex insurance needs
	- Prepare staff position descriptions

Actions Complete:

14 September, 2024	- Union Depot KRAW-LP Community Radio Public Introduction Event at 7 PM
13 September, 2024	- CCEDC Guns and Roses Fundraising Dinner
	- Plan and prepare Union Depot KRAW-LP Community Radio Public Introduction Event
	- Install transmitter and EAS and associated equipment
	- Draft initial Broadcast Program schedule and content (See here)
	- Order Backup Power for Transmitter system
	- Order backup power for Studio equipment
	- Order backup power for Annex equipment
	- Subscribe Anti-Virus protection
	- Prepare Lets Talk Rawlinss combined Prospectus
12 August, 2024	- Received EAS (Emergency Alert System) Encoder/Decoder, FM Receivers and FEMA code processor
12 August, 2024	- Ordered computers and UPS for Transmitter system, Studio and Annex
12 August, 2024	- SESAC music license Issued
09 August, 2024	- Booked Union Depot Central Room for KRAW-LP 97.9 Community Radio Public Introduction Event
08 August, 2024	- Leased 416 6th Street Station support annex. We occupy 01 September. (includes sound room for interviews and recording, work stations for editing and other station and office needs)
13 July, 2024	- Table exhibit introducing KRAW-LP on Cedar Street Downtown AdventureFest Saturday, July 13th.
	- FCC Granted our Call Letters KRAW-LP
	- Applied for FCC Call Letters KRAW-LP. ("LP" means "Low Power".) The selection was the most recommended of available letters.
	- Prepared and Mailed invitation to name radio station Call Letter/Call-Sign to all 83201 addresses
29 May, 2024	- Installed mast and antenna May 29th.
	- Received Broadcast Transmitter
	- Received Studio furniture, microphones & miscellanious accessories
	- Received Broadcast Antenna
	- Secured Broadcast Audio Mixer
	- Fabricated and installed station programming progress board and public comment bulleton board
01 April, 2024	- Ordered EAS (Emergency Alert System) Encoder/Decoder, FM Receivers and FEMA code processor
	- Installed Studio furniture, microphones & miscellaneous accessories
	- Ordered Studio furniture, microphones & miscellaneous accessories
	- Ordered Broadcast Transmitter
	- Ordered Broadcast Antenna
15 February, 2024	- Received FCC Transmitter Construction Permit
18 December, 2023	- Applied for FCC Transmitter Construction Permit
08 December, 2023	- Received IRS EIN
28 November, 2023	- Established 816 W. Spruce Street Studio location, transmitter and antenna site
28 November, 2023	- Created Lets Talk Rawlins LLC Wyoming nonprofit company
28 November, 2023	- Acquired https://www.letstalkrawlins.com Internet URL and website

More information on planning and progress here.

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