FM Reception Problems

We are currently experiencing a degraded FM signal from damages caused by the inclement weather. We have a team en route and anticipate a resolution by 1/4/17. You can continue to listen to WKHR using our online streaming service via WKHR Online. Thank you for listening. Have a happy and healthy 2017!

Streaming Change - Effective Now

Our stream has moved to a new provider. Please visit WKHR Live Stream for all streaming options.

FM Reception Issues

The weather has caused a few FM reception issues over the holidays. Most of these issues have been resolved or identified. The engineering team continues to work on any tasks that remain. At this point, no impact should be noticed by our listeners. Thank you for listening. Happy New Year!

Stream Back Up!

Internet Streaming

We are aware of a problem that is affecting some of our listeners ability to connect to the web audio stream. We are working with our streaming provider and hope to have a resolution shortly.

Hurricane Sandy Recovery

We've recovered our stream after it was knocked out during hurricane Sandy's visit to the mid-west. Thank you for listening!

AUDIO STREAM STATUS

We are currently working to resolve a hardware failure that has taken our internet stream offline. We hope to resolve in the next 24 hours.

Ah, summertime.

There are two times during the year when we have to concede to mother nature. Ice storms during winter, and record heat waves during the summer.

Right now, we're right in the middle of what is already a record breaking heat wave. As a result, we're experiencing a lot of flickering power and rolling outages. The problem with these types of power outages is that they don't have a single source of fault and can simply come and go several times a day.

We have battery backup units in place to handle our down time until the generators kick on. These things work great as long as they have a chance to charge in between outages. Unfortunately with these types of power outages, they don't have time to charge, and as a result we lose power to our equipment.

If we could raise the money, we could buy $250,000+ worth of equipment to solve this, but it just doesn't make sense to solve a problem that ultimately costs us about 1 full day of silence. We would rather invest your donations in to the equipment and facilities that keep the station available the other 364 days of the year.

Rest assured that as soon as we are aware of problems with the station, we are on top of getting it resolved as quick as mother nature will allow us to.

We thank you for your patience, and thank you for listening.

WKHR Streaming Fixed

We had a problem over the last 48 hours with the online audio stream. It appears that our stream provider reverted to an old configuration. We've updated everything and we are now broadcasting loud and clear!
Thanks for you your patience. And thank you for listening.

FM 91.5 - 2011 Radiothon!!

This year’s radiothon is almost over. The volunteers will be heading home on Saturday night so we ask that you hurry and make your pledge now! 440.708.0915 or online http://www.wkhr.org/

Please remember that we are 100%, entirely, unquestionably, at your mercy. YOU KEEP US ON THE AIR. Without your support, we cannot keep bringing you the music you love.

As you all know, not a day goes by without rates increasing. We are in the same boat. Luckily we get some breaks for being a non-profit, so this is why we're able to barely get by on your donations alone. The alternative? Commercials… or worse.

Please help keep FM 91.5 commercial free!

Call up now and make your pledge: 440.708.0915

Or you can always donate online at: http://www.wkhr.org/

Thank you for being our listeners!

P.S. If you don’t have the means to donate, please don’t. That’s not who we are. Instead, we would appreciate it if you would tell some of your friends & neighbors (not necessarily one in the same) about us!!

Ice Storm Kills Power to Main Transmitter

WKHR lost electrical power to its main transmitter early on Feb. 21 when an ice storm brought down a tree on the power lines that feed our transmitter site in Newbury. We were forced to broadcast from our backup transmitter from that time until noon on Feb. 23... at which time First Energy Co. restored power to the main transmitter site.

The backup transmitter does not provide coverage to all of our normal listening area so many people who usually listen to WKHR were unable to do so during this period. This problem was due to conditions beyond our control. Nonetheless, we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your phone calls and emails. We greatly appreciate your continuing support.

The WKHR Engineering Staff

Bye Bill

FM 91-FIVE is heartbroken at the loss of our long-time Chief Engineer William Wiesinger, who recently left us. Bill was one on the main architects of the station, working tirelessly to build one of the most unique stations in the country. He was known to all as Uncle Bill, because of his good nature and vibrant personality.

We would not be FM 91-FIVE if it wasnt for Bill, and his passing has left a void in the WKHR family that will never be filled.

Thank You Bill, for everything! We'll Be Seeing You!

Our New Antenna Is Up And Running!

On Monday, 8/30/10, we installed a new antenna (pictured right). The new antenna will function properly under all weather conditions and should provide more uniform signal coverage than the original antenna.

We would appreciate reports (a message here or call 440 708 0915) about whether reception in your geographical area is better, about the same or worse than before the 30th. Thanks.

Ty

Live Stream Update

We've upgraded our stream to use the latest version of broadcasting software available. This will fix several reported issues. Please continue to notify us if you have any questions/comments!

New Antenna Progress

The new antenna has been ordered from ERI, a prominent manufacturer of FM broadcast antennas. It will be a 2-bay design custom made to match our frequency of 91.5 MHz. Installation is tentatively scheduled for August. During the installation process, which will take several hours, WKHR will remain on the air broadcasting via auxiliary facilities.

New All-Weather Antenna

A major Engineering project scheduled for this Summer is the installation of a new, custom built, all-weather antenna. Currently, specifications, pricing, etc. are being developed. The desired result is to achieve broadcast coverage that is equal to, or better than, our present coverage regardless of weather conditions. At present, icing conditions can severely degrade our broadcast coverage. The cost of the new antenna will be covered, largely, by the generous donations of listeners during the recent fund drive.

Overnight Update

We're working hard to upgrade our overnight broadcasts. This is a joint effort of the IT and Engineeing Depts. Our IT guru has already made good progress and we're about 90% there. Funds from the recent fund drive are paying for much of this work... so thanks again to all who contributed.

Back to normal

Thanks to our great engineers, most of the issues we experienced earlier this week have been resolved! Tune in and enjoy!

Streaming Up and Running

We've fixed several of the issues with web streaming. Give it a try right now! Wkhr.org

Overnight Streaming

There is also an issue with web-streaming during our "overnight" hours. The audio during this period of time will be affected until we're able to resolve some of the other equipment issues referenced in previous posts.

You may be able to connect, but not hear anything. We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible.