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Pacifica Radio programmingPacifica offers a variety of programs (program information), in a variety of methods. Here is some information on the distribution methods we offer:



KU Satellite

The Pacifica satellite audio feed is currently being operated in "dual-mono" mode:

The "left" channel is used for regularly scheduled daily feeds.

The "right" channel is currently used for special programs and special live Pacifica coverage, re-feeds of missed programs, and also other backhaul feeds such as unmixed speeches and interviews from Pacifica National Programming to the main Pacifica stations (KPFA, KPFK, KPFT, WPFW, WBAI), as well as the Pacifica affiliates, when requested.

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AudioPort (Internet Distribution)

Pacifica Launches the Pacifica AudioPort at AudioPort.org, offering online distribution of Pacifica programming.

AudioPort logoThe Pacifica Network was founded in 1949 by pacifist Lew Hill and pioneered listener-sponsored independent radio. Today, the network consists of five stations owned by the Pacifica Foundation, one associate station, and 84 affiliates.

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Estimated cost of KU Equipment

KU Installation Costs


This is a breakdown of KU costs. As you can see, some of these are optional or variable, according to your situation:

AVR 202 Satellite Receiver –new: $1400.00
or
AVR 202 Satellite Receiver-used (we'll advise you): $800.00 plus $25.00 shipping

Low Noise Blockdown Convertor: $300.00

1.8 meter KU Downlink Dish: $500.00 + $200.00 shipping = $700.00

Some RG6 cable: approx. $75.00

Non-penetrating roof mount (Only needed if you don't have ground space for dish and need to put on roof): $800.00

Installation:
Supplies and equipment (concrete, crane, hole-digger, poles, etc): $500.00
Labor (only if you do not have an engineer who can do labor) $2,500

There should not be any significant maintenance costs (try to protect it from lightening).
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