Saturday, August 17, 2019

Happenings at KNNA-LP 95.7FM

   KNNA-LP is growing up. More volunteers trickle in every month, original programs are created, and our studio continues to improve.

   I wish I could say that KNNA-LP became a full blown FM radio station. As of now, that will not happen due to FCC regulations. In the mean time, we'll act like a 50,000 watt radio station and provide our community (and the world) with good, solid Lutheran programming and family friendly Community programming.

   We have managed to stay operational for about five years. In that time, we have seen a steady increase in volunteers. Many hands make light work. This is very true. I remember days when it was up to two people to operate this station, now we're up to about twenty. Volunteers have been able to edit audio files, create spots and programs, schedule episodes, update the website, improve the studio, and more. Without them, KNNA-LP would not exist, or at the very least turn into a "mom and pop" radio station in the basement. :)

   It has taken some time, but more original programs have been added to KNNA-LP. A little while ago, Bringing Bach Back made its debut. Pastor Adam Moline from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE has put together music from Bach and has placed a Lutheran theological perspective to it. Since Bach was Lutheran, this makes sense. You can check out his program here.

   Nebraska Table Talk is not a new program, but it is new for KNNA-LP. Pastor Brent Kuhlman of Trinity Lutheran Church in Murdock, NE has hosted Nebraska Table Talk for quite a few years. Recently, he began producing his program at our studio. You can check out is show here.

   There are other people and organizations expressing interest in providing KNNA-LP with original programming. I am excited to see what the future hold.

   The main reason The Cross 95.7FM raises money is to pay numerous fees and license. The other main reason is to keep our studio functioning and make ways for future possibilities in broadcasting. Currently, volunteers are building a custom table for our studio. This will allow for a more functional and aesthetically pleasing look for our studio. KNNA-LP also gained a remote broadcast system and successfully broadcasted the ACELC conference for two days in Eagle, NE. This is exciting and has opened up numerous possibilities for 95.7FM.

   God has surely blessed this station and I am very thankful for it.

"Captain" Jim Kirk
LBN Director

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